Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Lab Work- Dec. 3rd

Come prepared to work in the lab on Friday. You should have notes, articles, interview transcriptions and earlier drafts. I expect each person to prove that he/she accomplishes a great deal in the lab. Come with a written goal for the day.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Riddle Extra credit

Type up your riddle and bring it to class by Wednesday for extra credit.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Extra credit- Due Dec. 3rd

Students with C- or below on their second of point of view may earn points. Students must meet with their mentor and come up with a detailed to do list. The list must be signed by the mentor. Points will be given for a detailed point of view.

Engaging Opening- Dec. 1st

Bring your engaging opening to class for peer editing. Some of the openings looked too short last week. Review your work. It should be a paragraph or two. Four sentences are not enough.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Introduction Hook-November 23

Write the opening to your senior exhibition. It should be creative and enticing. Do not use you, imagine or any other cliche beginning. This should be typed or neatly written in pen.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

November 22nd- Portfolio Deadline

Proof of six completed cover sheets and a personal statement are due!
This is mucho points in both English and Government!!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Nov, 19th- Second Point of View Completed

Same requirements for second point of view as for the first point of view essay.
Type the essential question at the top of the page. Underline the point of view statement which should be the last sentence of the first paragraph. Textnotes are facts and ideas from sources. Remember you are writing an argument. Prove your point of view with strong evidence and analysis. You must include an annotated works cited page. Carefully proofread!!!!!

This should be a new draft- it should not be the same as your draft on Wed.

Do not forget to attach article summaries, Nov. 15th and 17th drafts, plus the peer edit.


Remember to highlight additions and corrections on your final paper. One color for content and a different color for grammar/spelling corrections.
500 Points