Tuesday, May 21, 2013

English 11: Interviews are due Thursday!

If you missed today, be sure to get all the notes on the next two essays on our list and YOU MUST DO THE CREATIVE WRITING SECTIONS. Also, we practiced our interview skills. A good interviewer listens to the responses of the interviewee and asks good questions on the spot. How can you make him or her feel comfortable? Imitate their speech habits and body language. Make sure that you listen to what they are saying. Do you agree with their points? Why or why not? Be the devil's advocate.

I want a great product! I don't want garbage pour la poubelle!!!

So, if creating a personal essay is not exciting you. You need to look at the criteria and design an alternative way to assess your learning.

How can you demonstrate your knowledge of literary techniques, persuasive techniques, effective use of language, organization and logical development?

I am willing to listen to alternative suggestions.

If you can't think of one. Try to find a way into this assignment.

Write about what you talk about on a daily basis. What do you argue about with friends and family?
Money? Fair and unfair rules? Sports, fun, shopping, restaurants, parties, cars, scholarships, schools, trips, cliques, rumours.

Write about something you are interested in and your readers will follow you.