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“Romeo and Juliet” Act 2 due Friday & Monday

hopkins67 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:27:07 +0000

Read Act 2, Scenes 1-4 by Friday, January 27.

Read Act 2, Scenes 5-6 by Monday, January 30, and complete the Act 2 study guide.

Quiz on Act 2 Monday, January 30.

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English Quarterly Tomorrow (Friday, 1/20)!

hopkins67 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:45:29 +0000

Use your study guide that you were given in class last week to study. Good luck! I know that you will do great!

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“Flowers for Algernon” 3rd Draft due Tuesday, 1/3/12

hopkins67 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:35:18 +0000

Make sure that your essay follows the guidelines outlined on the rubric and checklist that was given in class. Below are the key elements that we went over in class.

Paragraph 1: Summary that includes the main characters and setting, your claim the last sentence of your intro.

Paragraph 2: Why is your claim right? 3 quotes or paraphrases cited and fully explained.

Paragraph 3: Why is your claim right? 3 quotes or paraphrases cited and fully explained.

Paragraph 4: Counterclaim: Why is the opposite claim wrong? 3 quotes or paraphrases cited and fully explained.

Paragraph 5: Conclusion that includes your claim and your reasons, counterclaim and reasons it is incorrect, and then a sentence that wraps up you essay.

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Reading log due 12/19/11

hopkins67 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:49:04 +0000

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

Enjoy

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“Flowers for Algernon” TEST Monday, 12/19/11!

hopkins67 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:45:47 +0000

Study vocabulary and the plot of the story. Use your study guide and classwork sheets to guide your studying.

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“Flowers for Algernon” Argument Essay Rough Draft due Friday, 12/16/11

hopkins67 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:42:52 +0000

Make sure your rough draft is completed and you are ready to conference. Bring any questions to class!

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Reading log due 12/12/11

hopkins67 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:35:42 +0000

Keep reading!

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“Flowers for Algernon” Argument Essay Pre-Write due Thursday, 12/8/11

hopkins67 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:34:10 +0000

Complete the organizer with specific reasons and examples for both claims and the counterclaim. For some reason I am not able to attach the organizer to this post, but I copied and pasted it here for you to refer to if you needed it.

Introduction Title of Story: “Flowers for Algernon” Author of Story: Daniel Keyes

Exposition:

Setting:

Characters:

One to two sentence summary:

Claim:

Charlie is better off before the effects of the surgery. Before April 20 progress reports

Charlie is better off after the effects of the surgery. Apr. 20 progress report and be

Reason 1:

Evidence from Source: 3 Quotes or Paraphrases from the story, include page # and column EX. (p. 22, col.1)

III.

Reason 2:

Evidence from Source: 3 Quotes or Paraphrases from the story, include page # and column EX. (p. 22, col.1)

IV.

Counterclaim:

Evidence from source to refute counterclaim: 3 Quotes or Paraphrases from the story, include page # and column EX. (p. 22, col.1)

Conclusion:

Reiterate your claim and your most important reasons:

Sentence that wraps up your essay:

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Courageous Summary due 11/30/11

hopkins67 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:41:12 +0000

If you were not able to complete the summary in class, please make sure that this is completed for homework. Requirements for your summary are below.
Claim: Definition of courageous act
3 examples to support your definition
Counterclaim: An example of a non-courageous act and an explanation as to why this is not courageous

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Reading log due 12/5/11

hopkins67 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:33:34 +0000

I hope everyone enjoyed their Turkey break and a week off from reading logs! The next reading log is due Monday, 12/5. Happy December Reading!

Filed under: Reading 8, Reading Homework