Words?/ Observation

First of all, you write in your journals about the prompt below. For all prompts like this you are to freewrite beginning with one of the questions. You do NOT have to cover all the questions mentioned; you may allow your writing to take you in whatever direction you please. However, you may respond to every question on your own time (there won't be enough time in class).

React to the article about Saxon words. Do you prefer short "strong" words, or do you like the long, impressive ones? What do YOU think is more effective? Can you think of an instance when a single word you chose made a big difference?

Now we will move on to your first writing assignment so that you can begin if you wish over the weekend.

First of all we read about Sam Scudder. We discuss observation. The student.

Here's a link to the Scudder article if you lose your copy.

And here is an example of the kind of writing that meets this assignment ( see handout also).

If there is time, you'll get into groups to discuss "The Iguana."

Homework:

1. Identify what you will observe for your Observation/Description Essay. You may begin taking notes as you observe. You are required to have two full pages in your journal of notes/drawings/diagrams related to this observation, but they can be done at any time throughout the work period for this essay.

2. Draft #1 is due on Thursday July 22 next week.

Why is Spelling English so Hard?

Consider the words knight, night, through, bough, cough, rough, come, give, gone.

Take a short pretest about the history of English.


We will visit the BBC on the history of English.

Language family trees.

Anglo-Saxon art

Anglo-Saxons vs. Vikings

Viking styles

Norman castles


I give you a handout to read for tomorrow. Read it, underline any words you are not sure of, and be prepared to freewrite on a related topic tomorrow.

Homework:

1. Read the handout "Are You Saxy Enough?"

2. If you are not sure about the meaning of a word, underline it.

3. Be sure you have something to use for a journal in class tomorrow.

Greetings

Today the Summer Quarter begins.

We'll hope to have the textbook soon; no homework tonight.