Freshmen: Today we began studying the sonnet in preparation for studying Shakespeare and reading Romeo and Juliet. If you haven't finished your reading of the introductory paragraphs, you'd better. Due for NEXT BLOCK (period 3 - this is different than what I told you) is a sonnet of your own composition, as well as a sonnet of Shakespeare's to read.
Sophomores: You have a short (say 5-7 paragraph) essay due on Monday. It should be typed, double spaced, and free of conventions errors. Self-check it against the Six Traits One Pager to ensure you are doing what you need to do as a writer. Here is the prompt: Who is your favorite fictional hero, either male or female? These are the requirements for the essay: You must have a clear thesis that proves this character is in fact a hero, evidence (e.g. details) that support your thesis, and you must cite what someone else has said either about your hero or about the concept of the hero itself. Be sure to integrate the quote(s) correctly as we practiced this week, using the "They say, I say" template.
PS If you go to the writing lab for help on a typed draft on Monday, you can turn your essay in to me the next class period, but you must provide me with the slip and have whomever is helping you sign your typed draft. Otherwise, you will lose half credit.
CNF: Today we continued viewing The Last Lecture. Be sure to have a copy of the book for Wednesday.
Basketball: 1:55 checkout for our 3:00 game; Saturday 8:30-10:30 at Judge; Sunday program wide Mass for those who can attend.
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