Great work in the computer lab today. Meet there again, Friday. Arrive with four quotation responses. Check that you are citing properly and that you have numbered each quotation.
Also, put the question topic at the top of the quote log so I know what question you are investigating.
Shelfari response deadline: Sat. Jan. 14th. A few of you have asked for alternate deadlines so please make a note of the new deadline and plan accordingly.
Next week:
Tuesday: Meet in the Copeland Lecture Theatre for a special book talk by UVic professor and writer, Jocelyn Dimm. She will be sharing her love of YA literature and you may pick up some new book titles that you'll want to add to your reading list.
Thursday: Let me know if you will be away on the Planning field trip.
Quotation Log must be completed and brought to class, Monday, Jan. 23rd. so that we may turn it into an essay. No extensions may be granted for this project as we all need to work together.
Bring three different coloured highlighters with you to class on the 23rd.
I will show you how to organize this brilliant set of ideas into a thesis statement.
You will leave the class with a scintillating introduction to your essay which will be due on the 25th so I can edit it for you. We'll write the body paragraphs in class on the 25th.
Deadline for peer editing: Friday, Jan. 27th.
Good copy deadline: Tues. Jan. 31
Tues. Jan. 31
Submit:
Quotation Log
Essay (with title page and works cited page)
No lates accepted. If you have a legitimate reason for an extension, be sure to ask for one well in advnace and we'll negotiate a new deadline. Never arrive to class the day an assignment is due without the work or without your extension previously in place as you will be required to choose an alternate assignment. Thanks.
