Initial Post: Complete a pre-writing activity from section 2.1 in In Conversation to help you generate a topic focus and thesis statement for Essay 1. Your post should include both the prewriting activity and your thesis statement.

You may choose the format for submitting your activity. For instance, if you choose to create a brainstorm map, you can draw it on paper, take a photo, and attach it, or you can use the tools in Word or PowerPoint to create the brain map. How you complete the activity is up to you