• Major Assignment

    9/12: Style: Crafting Stock Story & Counterstory

    You did great work last class with your lightening-round presentations of Martinez’s articles “A Plea for Critical Race Theory Counterstory” and “Alejandra Writes a Book”. We’re going to look more closely at both of those texts to understand Martinez’s style and the rhetorical strategies she uses to communicate her purpose to her audience. Starting with  “Alejandra Writes a Book,” we’ll consider: We’ll then identify how these representations look different in “A Plea for Critical Race Theory Counterstory.” IN-CLASS WRITING On a sheet of paper, create two areas (columns, circles, use two sheets if you’d like, whatever feels right to you). In one area, start by making a list or writing notes about a…