Peer Editing notes World Literature 2012-2012 JFCA Mrs. Stephanie Loomis

1. 7 September 2012

2. “Laughter”, I said, “is madness. And what does
pleasure accomplish? I tried cheering myself
with wine and embracing folly—my mind still
guiding me with wisdom--…I refused my heart
no pleasure…everything was meaningless, a
chasing after the wind….” (Ecclesiastes 1:2-11)
How might Kafka have responded to this passage?

3. • Brainstorm points to
prove the thesis
together.
• Choose the three best
points (the ones
where the evidence
will be easy to find)
• Label each point
• Trade thesis good, better, or best.
statements at • Organize the points in
your tables. this order: better,
• Offer suggestions good, best.
for improving • You have now
style and clarity. created a skeleton
outline for your
essay.

4. Homework:
Write a complete outline for
your essay.
As a SEPARATE item, write
your body paragraphs. This
basically means using your
words and your research to
connect the points from the
outline in paragraph form.
ALL WORK MUST BE TYPED WITH
AN MLA HEADER