-Read: “Essaying Los Angeles “by Avila.
Reading key: Consider the distinctive historical and political factors that give meaning to Los Angeles.
-Write a quote/comment paper responding to the question – what are the themes we would need to cover when attempting to define Los Angeles? 

Instructions for quote/comment paper:
One and a half double-space typed pages, responding to assigned questions about specific readings.   Quote/comment papers take four steps:  1) Read question. 2) Read assigned article while having in mind question. 3) Pick a quote in the reading that in your view helps answer assigned question. 4) Start your paper by copying the quote and then explain why do you think it helps answer assigned question.