Writing Homework Help

Read – Narrative Essay | Black Men in Public Space

This week, you will complete a reading assignment of a narrative essay, “Black Men and Public Space,” by Brent Staples. As you read, pay attention to the vivid images the writer creates with his descriptive language.

• Clarify Vocabulary in Comment Boxes: (Step #1) As you read, you will clarify/define the highlighted words in a comment box (*see the attached video to learn how to create a comment box in Word). (Step #2) Then, tell what you think the words mean within the context of the story.
• Write answers to Response Questions: After you read, you will answer the Response Questions. Be sure to answer the questions in complete sentences. Black Men in Public Spaces – Word.doc.