Freshmen: Here is your essay prompt, due Friday: What is the message of Mark Osborne's film "More"?
Here is what you should do: Complete your Break it Down think sheet. State your thesis early in your essay and then use the details from the film (your observation and analysis) to support your thesis as you synthesize those details. You must use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied in class in your essay, and if you are using outside opinion to support your own, you must cite it according to the techniques you have been taught. Finally, your writing must display clear understanding of the concepts from The Elements of Style.
Also, read for 20 minutes tonight and Wednesday; Chapter 5 from Elements of Style is due on Friday.
Sophomores: Today we began a film titled Cry, the Beloved Country. It is about societal change in South Africa, and fits nicely with The Power of One. We are essentially watching it because both it and our book show how societal change occurs. You must finish The Power of One for next Monday - we will have a seminar on that date and need your prep work (seven questions or comments for discussion). You need The Alchemist for next block period.
CNF: We finished Bigger Stronger Faster and Began Who Killed the Electric Car? We will begin reading Chapter 2 from Freakonomics next week.
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