Thursday, December 10, 2009

Class #19

Turn in your last essay, the MLA style Informative Essay.

I return your Summary/Response about an Image essays.

We look at the history of our language, so that you can do a final journal assignment using the OED. Here is the site.

In-Class bluebook Essay.

Homework:

1. Find a word that has an interesting origin or history or source. Use the OED as a resource, and write a paragraph in your journal describing what you have learned about this word.

2. Two vocabulary words.

3. Have your journal ready to hand in on Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Class #18

Class is cancelled because of snow.

We will do without the comments on your second draft; the Final Version of the Informative Essay
(MLA style) is still due Thursday.

See you then.

Homework:

1. Finish your Informative/MLA style Essay; bring all drafts and two comment sheets to class Thursday.

2. Bring a bluebook for the In-Class Essay (45 min. timed during class).

3. Two words.