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English III Honors: American Literary Heritage September 25, 2009 Homework: 1. Tips and errors with summer essay 2. Read Act 4 of The Crucible 1.Write the number of the tip or error. 2.Write the definition of the tip or error. 3.Write the number of times the error occurs. 4.Fix the sentence if it is a sentence-level error. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 26, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 65) 5.If the error is a paragraph- or essay-level error, write what you as a writer are going to do next time to avoid this mistake. (12, 50, 52 are the big three) Example: 1. 3: Tense agreement problem: write about literature in the present tense. (1 time) * Henry fantasizes about Catherine as he drifts in and out of dream-like half-consciousness, waiting for nightfall. 2. 12: Missing complete introduction to quotation or missing clarification of quotation. (5 times) In two cases, I forgot to give a clear description of the scene before the quotation. Instead I used phrases that were vague like “in the beginning of the novel.” Now I know not to do this. Next time, I’ll frame the action of the quotation by describing just enough of the plot to give my reader an important sense of context for the quotation. But in the other three cases, I didn’t have enough commentary to explain why the quotation was important to the thesis. Next time, I’ll be sure to analyze the syntax and diction of the quotation. And if I don’t find any details or language worth analyzing in the quotation, I’ll rethink using that quotation. Like Mr. Evans says, “powerful quotes make a powerful essay!” September 23, 2009 Recognizing errors in analysis; Noun clauses Homework: 1. Read Act 3 in The Crucible 2. Have your parent or guardian read and sign the Academic Code of Conduct 3. Write 10 sentences, one for each vocabulary word. Open each sentence with a noun clause. (If you need help, consult the Sentence Patterns 2009 packet, which is posted on School Loop.) September 16, 2009 Presentations! Homework: 1. Read your SSR novel 2. Bring your copy of The Crucible September 9, 2009Review grammar on Entrance Test part 1; Presentations Homework: 1. Read your SSR book 2. Get a copy of TheCrucible if youhaven't already. We'll start the play when we'realmost done withthe presentations. August 31, 2009 Find Someone Who; Active vs. Passive voice; agreement Homework: 1. Read your SSR novel 2. Get a copy of The Crucible August 27, 2009 Syllabus; Entrance Test part 2; What are your goals? Homework: 1.Super-EasyHomeworkAssignment 2. Read yourSSR book 3.Startlooking fora copy ofTheCrucible. Askpeople who were inthisclass lastyear! CheckRecycledBooks! Check yourlocallibrary! Here is a great website for choosing SSR novels: http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/APtitles.html August 25, 2009 First Day! "To Be" verbs; Entrance Exam part 1 Homework: GetanSSRBook,andbesure to study for the test on the threenovelsyoureadduringthesummer. Be ready to present in caseyournumberischosen. English IV: Expository Reading and Writing September 24, 2009 Senior Project; College Essay Homework: 1. Read chapter 24-25 in The Kite Runner 2. Use the college essay checklist to improve your college essay. Bring a typed-draft to class on Monday! September 22, 2009 Senior Project; College Essay Homework: 1. Read chapter 22-23 in The Kite Runner 2. Complete Senior Project Parental Consent form and have a parent or guardian sign it 3. Write a rough draft of your college essay. Use the following writing prompt from the U C Application website: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Your essay should be about 500 words long, not much more, not much less. September 16, 2009 Homework: Read chapter 13-16 in The Kite Runner September 10, 2009 Holistic Scoring of Model EAP Essays and Diagnostic Essay; opening with a present participle |
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