Side note- you will this weekend, be recieving your grades from the last 2 weeks of blog posts. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you!
Homework
Blog
Pick one element of the outline (Thesis, Topic sentence, first assertion, proof, commentary, clencher) and explain its purpose in the context of the essay. Defend your opinion with the text. I am not looking for you to just copy the book- I'm looking for proof that you understand it and you see the value in this aspect of the essay.
Comment
Comment on someone's blog who discussed a different aspect of the outline. I want to try to move away from comments such as "wow! Good job!" and ones like "are you sure you're not shakespeare?" as flattering as it is for the blog writer, it doesn't SPECIFICALLY encourage them or discourage them. I want to see specific things you like, didn't like, or didn't understand. If you want to tell them they did a great job, go for it- but tell them why they did a great job. That way they know they can do that same techinque again. What in the blog struck you as the most interesting?
Assignments
Write NEW essay paragraphs, using outline pgs 65-66. Make sure you write a new thesis as well. Type and bring to class. Remember, this is still on the Most Dangerous Game and you'll probably need to read the story again in order to get fresh insight to write a different essay.
If you're sick of the story, I suggest going to a quiet place with a cup of tea and just reading the story all the way through and seeing what strikes you. There's plenty of material in it, and I'd like to see some of you get creative and write on different techniques. I know it's easy to pick things like foreshadowing and metaphor, but if you find examples of short sentences, or repitition and you want to use it- take that risk! We will all get the chance to learn something new and I won't have to grade 15 papers on the same literary device. Make it your own.
Homework
Blog
Pick one element of the outline (Thesis, Topic sentence, first assertion, proof, commentary, clencher) and explain its purpose in the context of the essay. Defend your opinion with the text. I am not looking for you to just copy the book- I'm looking for proof that you understand it and you see the value in this aspect of the essay.
Comment
Comment on someone's blog who discussed a different aspect of the outline. I want to try to move away from comments such as "wow! Good job!" and ones like "are you sure you're not shakespeare?" as flattering as it is for the blog writer, it doesn't SPECIFICALLY encourage them or discourage them. I want to see specific things you like, didn't like, or didn't understand. If you want to tell them they did a great job, go for it- but tell them why they did a great job. That way they know they can do that same techinque again. What in the blog struck you as the most interesting?
Assignments
Write NEW essay paragraphs, using outline pgs 65-66. Make sure you write a new thesis as well. Type and bring to class. Remember, this is still on the Most Dangerous Game and you'll probably need to read the story again in order to get fresh insight to write a different essay.
If you're sick of the story, I suggest going to a quiet place with a cup of tea and just reading the story all the way through and seeing what strikes you. There's plenty of material in it, and I'd like to see some of you get creative and write on different techniques. I know it's easy to pick things like foreshadowing and metaphor, but if you find examples of short sentences, or repitition and you want to use it- take that risk! We will all get the chance to learn something new and I won't have to grade 15 papers on the same literary device. Make it your own.
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