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-gives background information - explains what happened in the story just before the quote appears Use -write down the quote -include a quote transition (this is something like Shakespeare writes that….) Define -explain what it means on the explicit level -keep it simple -translation/what is it saying Analyze -relate to topic sentence/thesis/point -analyze use -implicit level Take the article "The Singer Solution to World Poverty" and write a brief response to it.
How does it make you feel? What do you agree with? What do you disagree with? What is your overall reaction to his view points? Please note: this is the essay prompt that was due on December 1st with Ms. Adrian. Name: Ms. Barbour
Date: CEP Period: Understanding Self and Society Unit Out of Class, Single Text Essay Over the last few weeks, we have studied two texts whose authors are beginning to recognize their own identity. As we have discussed, these personal journeys do not occur in isolation; each author had interactions with outside forces that helped them define who they are. As a result of negative events in their lives, these authors were able to strengthen their own resolve and identity. In a well-written and clearly organized essay, please examine how Angelou or Douglass was able to recover from a negative experience, analyzing both external and internal actions and reactions. The paper is due on ______________ for Section 1 and ______________ for Section 2. This paper must be typed and follow M.L.A. formatting. This means Times New Roman font, 12 point size, and double spaced. The heading should be: Your name Ms. Barbour CEP, Per. ___ Date Monday, 1/12 (C Day)
Tuesday, 1/13 (D Day)
Wednesday, 1/14 (A Day)
Thursday, 1/15 (B Day)
Friday, 1/16 (C Day)
BLOG POST #1 (due by midnight on 1/8)
For your first blog post, please answer the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs (total). 2015 is a new year, and a new beginning in so many ways. What are ten goals you hope to accomplish by the end of this school year (June 26th)? Why? Do you think it will be easy or difficult to meet these goals? Welcome to the first week of 2015!
Here's what you can expect. Monday, 1/5 (B Day)
Tuesday, 1/6 (C Day)
Wednesday, 1/7 (D Day)
Thursday, 1/8 (A Day)
Friday, 1/9 (B Day)
Here's a simple step-by-step video of how to create your class blog! Creating your class blog for Ms. Barbour’s class
1. Go to students.weebly.com 2. In the upper right hand corner, type in the username and password I have given you. 3. Create your subdomain, preferably with your name. 4. Either follow the tutorial or click around to change up the design and feel of your blog. 5. Click pages. You will automatically have a home page created for you. You must additionally create at least: a. A blog page b. An “About me” page where you will share a little bit about yourself (This will be your home page) 6. Click “Save & Edit.” 7. Decorate and customize your site however you want. 8. HIT PUBLISH OR YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHING. Your page will save and is now visible. |
AuthorMs. Barbour is an English and Poetry teacher at Franklin High School. Archives
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