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“This I Believe” Essays Independent Analysis
Directions: Go to the website thisibelieve.org Click on the “Explore” link and use that link to help you find “This I
Believe” essays that you will find interesting. You must listen to/read at least five essays. Complete the questions for
each essay.
1. A. Title of essay, author, and date of publication.
B. Summarize of author’s essay. Include their belief statement in this summary.
D. Critique the essay. What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? Explain.
2. A. Title of essay, author, and date of publication.
B. Summarize of author’s essay. Include their belief statement in this summary.
D. Critique the essay. What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? Explain.
3. A. Title of essay, author, and date of publication.
B. Summarize of author’s essay. Include their belief statement in this summary.
D. Critique the essay. What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? Explain.
4. A. Title of essay, author, and date of publication.
B. Summarize of author’s essay. Include their belief statement in this summary.
D. Critique the essay. What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? Explain.
5. A. Title of essay, author, and date of publication.
B. Summarize of author’s essay. Include their belief statement in this summary.
D. Critique the essay. What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? Explain.