Describe what you have learned in this class this year.
Be specific/supply examples.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Pre-AP English II: Six Weeks' Final
Write a well-developed essay responding to the following prompt:
Sunday, May 20, 2012
English II (On-Level) & English I (Pre-AP): Name Project Rubric
Here's the grading policy for the Name Project:
70% - Completing all steps listed in the assignment
20% - Attention to detail: grammar, spelling, punctuation
15% - Creativity: larger format, color, design, etc.
Yes, you can get 105% on this project. Go for it!
70% - Completing all steps listed in the assignment
20% - Attention to detail: grammar, spelling, punctuation
15% - Creativity: larger format, color, design, etc.
Yes, you can get 105% on this project. Go for it!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
English I (Pre-AP): Literary Devices
If you missed the presentation on new literary devices because you were out Tuesday or Wednesday when you weren't EOC testing, here's what we talked about.
You need to come up with one example for each literary device.
You need to come up with one example for each literary device.
Pre-AP English II: Elements of Grammar
Missed today's presentation on Clauses and Phrases? Enjoy!
Write a sentence for each of the following devices:
Write a sentence for each of the following devices:
- Appositive Phrase
- Absolute Phrase
- Prepositional Phrase
- Participial Phrase
Monday, May 14, 2012
Pre-AP English II: New Literary Devices
Missed today's presentation? Not any more.
You need to come up with one example for each literary device.
You need to come up with one example for each literary device.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Pre-AP English II: Censorship Essay
Please respond to the following prompt:
Based on your reading of "Coda" and "Censorship and Book Banning," as well as your understanding of the Harry Potter/Satanism satire article, write a well-constructed essay on whether you feel any of the books you have read on the Banned Book List may have been legitimately banned or placed on a restricted reading list. Be specific. Quote two of the three texts.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Pre-AP English II: Ray Bradbury's "Coda"
If your edition of Fahrenheit 451 does not include the section titled "Coda" after the story, please read it here, online, before coming to class in the morning. (I'll have a few copies printed out that you can use in class.)
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