Freshmen: Today we did Step Three of our Seven Step Essay Process, Focus the Data, which entailed reviewing all the information that we have collected. We then crafted a thesis statement (the central argument of our essay) based on what the information tells us (contrast this with most people's typical process: they decide what they think and then find information to back it up; we want to develop thinkers who do the opposite and base their arguments on facts). So, for Tuesday's class, you should have a clear, concise thesis statement that will shape the rest of your essay. Read for 20 minutes, spend 20 minutes on Membean this week prior to Friday morning, and take the quiz on Membean tonight.
Sophomores: Today we did a checklist of sorts for your analytical essay on Life of Pi as well as a peer review. Your final draft is due on Wednesday. We will start The Alchemist next week. Spend 30 minutes on Membean this week prior to Friday morning, and take the quiz on Membean tonight. Your Echoes of the Tao assignment is due on Thursday and should have three entries for Life of Pi.
Honors Sophomores: Today we took a quiz and had a short seminar on The Power of One. Many of you are behind on the reading - catch up. You can hand in your honors essay this week or next depending on which quarter you want the grade to go on. Your film essay is still due 11/3. Read, read, read, spend 20 minutes on Membean this week prior to Friday morning, and take the quiz on Membean tonight. Your Echoes of the Tao assignment is due on Thursday and should have three entries for Life of Pi and two for The Power of One.
CNF: Today we began Chapter 1 of Freakonomics; you should finish the chapter this week and have notes or a reflection for our seminar.
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