Make sure that you joing the Shelfari 10 A group (go to your shelfari homepage) and click on join group. The link should be on the upper right hand side.
Make sure you have your recitation chosen by Wed.
We reviewed the what / so what chart, criteria for a thesis statement, and I handed out the literary must-haves list. All literary paragraphs (paragraphs which discuss stories, plays, poems or novels) must follow these criteria. We wrote and checked our thesis statements against the criteria.
We will talk about / review how to cite in our next class.
Create a 300 to 400 formal, literary paragraph (one paragraph please) which responds to the question on Nowlan's story. I'm looking for your incite, your ability to support your opinions, use transitions, stay on topic and conclude. Marks awarded for insight and style. Be sure to proofread.
I will be editing this draft. (A first draft does not mean that it contains careless errors). A first draft is thoughtful, well edited and intriguing. Writing is a process so getting the first draft complete is an enormous relief. Letting it sit a few days helps to organize clearer thinking and then you can create a second draft.
See you Wednesday. Be sure to arrive with your paragraph.
