Tuesday, Nov. 13: Grammar, etc.

* Open

* Review Grammar 21-1, review and begin extra sheets

Then work on the extra practice sheets for 21-1 that you will find on Focus (in the Grammar section)

• Schwager's classes then take essay notes

* Schwager's Tolkien Essay Notes for Grammar

• Dwarves (vs. dwarfs) are ok...Tolkien made it so
• Write out numbers under 100
• A hobbit is not a dwarf, even though they are dwarish in size
• Hyphen vs. dash
• No contractions 
• Quotes (no more than 80/20)
• The Hobbit vs. a hobbit
• Yes: The theme is that adventure stirs secret courage in the soul. 
• No: The theme is "secret courage stirs the soul." 
• Do not use: Just, Really, Very (generally)

* Let this week (you can work on it ahead of time) J11: Choose one Collins and one Frost poem. Length = 1 pg. or more. 

1. Frost: Locate a key image or images, and discuss how that image communicates an idea you enjoy.  
2. Collins: Locate a key image or images, and discuss how that image communicates an idea you enjoy.
3. Compare the style, tone, and structure of Robert Frost and Billy Collins.
   

HW:

• (Schwager) Last day for the Political Essay
• (Reno) None