Humanities III, Freshman English : Block Day, Week 12: FD, Grammar, Poetry

* Open

Mrs. Price is the Second from the Left

Mrs. Price's Birthday is this Saturday. Write a card if you get done early today.
Veteran's Day is on Sunday the 11th. Honor veterans among your family and friends.

* (Schwager) FD Collection

Please underline your thesis
Be sure works cited is attached
Staple nicely (only FD, not RD or outline)
Place on the center table
Do you actually cite anything in the essay that makes the Works Cited necessary? You should have two different sources, at least, cited.
Turn in window: I will accept this essay until Wed., Nov. 14. with no points deducted for timing. You will score 50% or lower if turned in after class on Wed.

* Grammar

See the link on the right side for Grammar: Bedford.
Do Ex. 21-2 (Grammatical Sentences, Agreement...at the end of section K)
You already have the notes on this from last week in your binder...just review them and exercise 21-1.
You need to write out the sentence to correct it if it is not correct
You write "correct" if it is ok
You don't write correct when in doubt because you are lazy
Do all letters and numbers

* (Schwager) Billy Collins (if you have the Bedford Lit to Go online text)

Portrait of Billy Collins by Seamus Berkeley

Remember, you had a user name and pass code from the business office...ages ago. You may have to dig into your inbox a bit. If you can't find the info., it's ok (see below).
Go to chapter 20: Poetry in Depth: Billy Collins
Read "Introduction to Poetry" Text pg. 364
More with Collins: Text Pg. 525 ff.
Read at least three poems and commentary.
From a computer at home: Action Poetry

* (Schwager) Billy Collins (if you don't have the text; no problema)