Monday, December 9, 2013

Week of December 9-13

Monday, December 9:
  • Continue to work on your essay packet.  One of your body paragraphs must be completed by the end of the hour.  This will be stamped for points.
Tuesday, December 10:
  • Complete your second body paragraph by the end of the hour.  If you finish early, read the directions for writing your introduction and conclusion in your style guide; use this to get started with writing these paragraphs.  You will receive direction instruction on how to complete both paragraphs on Thursday.
  • The Odyssey Literary Essay Rough Draft:  Due Friday, December 13.
Wednesday, December 11:
  • MLA formatting instructions
  • Computer lab to type essays.  Be sure to type both body paragraphs before the end of class; complete them at home if you do not finish in time.
Thursday, December 12:
  • Instructions on how to write the introduction and conclusion for the essay
  • In-class work time to begin writing the introduction and conclusion
Friday, December 13:
  • Rough Draft of essay due:  completed rough drafts will be stamped.  Save for stamped rough draft to turn in with your final draft next week; it is worth 10 points!
  • Guided self-editing for MLA formatting, introduction, and conclusion
  • Peer-editing for body paragraphs.  Be sure to complete the peer-edit check sheet for your partner. These should be saved for your final draft as well.
  • HW:  Bring your rough drafts to class again on Monday; we will edit for grammar and essay "No-Nos"

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