English 12

Tuesday Today we began work on the synthesis essay. The rubric for the essay is in the links section of the blog. Neither of the texts are available on-line; you will have to get copies from me.  Synthesis question: Assess which text, The Bastard or Faking It, demonstrates the greater drawbacks of being an “imposter.” Step 1 : read the question carefully and look for the verb/action you have to “do” as a writer/thinker. Step 2 : go through both texts gathering some evidence (quotes?) – make a t-chart about being an imposter. Step 3 : complete a writing plan for the essay. Step 4 : write your essay. Monday Silent reading - banned book.                                                                           * Anybody who has not read  The Bastard  should let me know now during reading time.  Discuss essay plans from last Friday  QUIZ last Friday - short story terms and devices - who was away an did not write it?  What makes a qu

Friday Silent reading for first 10-15 minutes of class. Short story quiz. Work on banned book essay – Create an outline first on the blue sheet I have left! Please check over the outlines. The assignment description and the rubric are in the links section of the blog. Make sure you read over the description of the assignment because one of the things you must do is define censorship in the introduction and you must write a short concession paragraph. Thursday QUIZ on Friday - short story terms and devices Essay practice - conclusion paragraph? What makes a quality essay? Looking at sample essays to pull out what’s expected, what counts. From these ideas, I create the rubric for the synthesis essay. Continue reading activity for the short story “The Bastard.” Gambling on predictions!  Faking it... 7 Deadly Sins...animals Wednesday QUIZ on Friday - short story terms and devices Clock partners & Essay practice - conclusion paragraph. Blue essay outline sh