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Write a short essay in which you analyze the argument or claim put forth in the text you have selected. Identify the writer’s thesis, what you see as his/her main points, and what sorts of supporting evidence the writer uses to establish that point. While it is helpful to summarize this information, limit your use of summary; instead of merely summarizing these points, explain how the evidence the author uses works to support his/her main point. Then, consider your own experience as a writer. How can you relate your own experience to the writer’s ideas? You may identify with the author’s perspective, or you may differ—either way, respond to the author’s main point and supporting evidence by relating it to your own experiences.