English 101 Prompt 1

PROMPT: What theme or idea is most dominant in the film “When the Levees Broke” by Spike Lee? Support your position using information from the film, class discussions and discussions online in canvas. What content, information, details, subject matter and perspectives, etc. from the text, and from your own perspective support your position?

NOTE: You can explore how the creator’s intentions directly or indirectly relate to the dominant theme or idea you select for your paper (optional but not required). Outside research might be necessary for some of you, but for now, it’s not required. Later we will spend some time working on how to incorporate outside scholarly works in your essay.

Use proper MLA format for essay layout, citations and works cited. We will review MLA formatting together as well.
TIP: Go to the English Center and work with Claudia early! All you need is the prompt. You can simply brainstorm ideas with a tutor or our course SI, Claudia. Trust me, the effort is worth your time and your final grade in the course,