Tuesday,
10/11/05
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If there is a laptop on your desk, log in, and find a
partner.
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Open Internet Explorer, and together, surf to school.mrcoward.com.
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Click the link that says, Literature
Discussion Groups.
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Follow the directions exactly. The first partner should post
once to one of the threads.
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Log out of Blackboard. Repeat for second partner.
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Each partner posts once, then on to the Warm Up.
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More posts this week in the Outsiders Forum = extra
credit.
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KBAR Forum is substitutable(?) for regular KBAR responding.
Warm Up. Copy. #6 is a preview of what the spelling test
will look like.
Partners may work together. When you're finished with the warm up,
log off the laptop, and return it to the rack.
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* hay : bale :: corn : ________
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* active : idle :: friendly : ________
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* line : boarder :: center : ________
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*friendly : hostel :: insult : _________
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homophones : sound :: synonyms : _________
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(1) * steep : _________ :: shave : __________
Correct Pink Sheet.
Assign Essay #1: -- 600+
words. Ink. Rough draft due Tuesday, 10/18/03.
Do not put your name on it; instead, create a 4-digit
number for yourself (example: 7050).
Make sure you can remember it!
Option I. (Value: 60 points) Autobiographical
Ponyboy's experiences of that week were obviously unforgettable.
Write
about an unforgettable experience in your own life. It doesn't
have to be a bad experience; it could be a happy one, or one where you
learn a lesson the hard way. You could also focus on a situation you faced,
such as a challenge or a dilemma. Whatever you choose, make sure that the
subject is of significance to you, and then show the reader this
significance and what you may have learned.
Option II. (70 points) Evaluation
The Outsiders is usually one of my students' favorite
books. They like it because of the action, suspense, and most of all, the
realistic characters. Write an essay in which you evaluate one of
the best books you have ever read. Be sure to define what you mean
by "good," then offer several reasons that show why your book fits your
criteria. Be sure to cite at least one example from the book to illustrate
each reason you give. Also be sure to anticipate any arguments your reader
might have. ("I know you're going to say...")
Option III. (80 points) Response to Literature
So far in the novel, S.E. Hinton has not used the word
outsider. Obviously, she wants us to ponder whom the outsiders are. Write
an essay in which you explain whom she may have meant by the Outsiders.
Be sure to define what you mean by an outsider, and then explain whom you
think Ms. Hinton meant. Be sure to use extensive examples from the book
to back up what you say.
Hints: 1) Always start with the action, especially
if you choose #1. For #2, start by showing one of the most exciting parts
of the book. For #3 start by showing an example of "outsiderness." 2) Always
back up what you say with examples, especially for #2 and #3. 3) Always
show, don't tell, especially for #1. 4) PROOFREAD OUT LOUD!!!!!
Chapter 5. "Open Mouth"
Stylie.