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Friday, October 8, 2010

Week of October 11, 2010

"All good writing is swimming under water
and holding your breath."

F. Scott Fitzgerald

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~
Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Senior Writing Project, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research
  • HW--College Essay Rough Drafts (typed, double spaced) (50 pt.) due Monday 10/11 for Peer Editing (50 pts.) on Monday & Tuesday
  • Resources for Writers
  • Three Steps to a Great College Essay
  • Wednesday 10/13: PSAT Day for Grades 10 & 11
  • Final Draft of College Essay (200 pts.) due the week of October 18th

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

  • HW--Finish "The Senior Life" Essay (50 pts.): Two typed, double spaced pages of thoughtful, introspective, personal narrative patterned after the four sections of "The Rural Life" Essay read in class: See 12H Frame Essay
  • Wednesday 10/13: PSAT Day for Grades 10 & 11
  • HW--College Essay Rough Drafts (typed, double spaced) (50 pt.) due Tuesday 10/19 for Peer Editing (50 pts.) on Tuesday & Thursday
  • Resources for Writers
  • Three Steps to a Great College Essay