Class #12

We go over grammar exercises.

Then we discuss Summary/Response #2 on an Image. See these examples of possible topics:

The Fall of Icarus

"Amerika"

The Haka

Peer Review of Draft #2 of Summary/Response #1

Homework:

1. Create the final version of your Summary/Response paper. Be sure to edit carefully and have a clear introduction and conclusion. Make sure that you have an appropriate title that is NOT the same as the article you are writing about.

2. Collect some possible images to write about for the next paper. Bring them to class for input.

3. In your journal, answer #1, #2 and #5 from "Postscript on the Writing Process" on page 204 in Reid.

4. Complete the grammar handout.

5. Two vocabulary words.

Class #11

You get your "Remembering" papers back.

We do some grammar. In your journal do Ex. 36.1 numbers 1-5 , Everyday Writer page 359. Then do the handout about commas in coordination and subordination.

We read a handout about Pat Bourne, and groups do some work on it. This is to illustrate the two kinds of summary that one may be expected to perform.

The Five Paragraph Essay. See the end of Tuesday's post for links.

Peer Review on Draft #1 of your Summary/Response essay.


Homework:

1. Create Draft #2 of your Summary/Response essay. For this draft you should have a clear introduction and a satisfying conclusion.

2. Read in Reid pages 216-222. This is to prepare for the NEXT paper. In your journal, explain what kinds of things you look at when you discuss the composition of an image.

3. Grammar: finish Ex. 36.1 and the handout.

4. Two vocabulary words.