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English 10- 9/19/11

English 10- 9/19/11. “ The purpose of school is to help students see that where they are is not where they’re always going to be.” - Lorraine Monroe Why couldn't the English teacher write the # 11? Goobies – A family word for all the things a teenager should not do. “Beware the Goobies .”

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English 10- 9/19/11

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  1. English 10- 9/19/11 • “The purpose of school is to help students see that where they are is not where they’re always going to be.” - Lorraine Monroe • Why couldn't the English teacher write the # 11? • Goobies – A family word for all the things a teenager should not do. “Beware the Goobies.” Goals – Finish life map presentations. Introduce personal essay assignment, work on hooks. Homework – Complete first draft of your hook in the first paragraph, word processed. Save it as “Personal Essay D1.”

  2. English 10- 9/20/11 • Why might heart and mind be important in writing an essay? • What happens when you run around in an elephant’s stomach? • Additur – The power of the court to increase the amount of money awarded to a plaintiff by a jury. Goals – Focus on the heart of your essay, your story, anecdotes, examples, and dialogue. Homework – Complete first draft of your “body”, word processed. Add it to “Personal Essay D1” save as “Personal Essay D2.”

  3. English 10- 9/21/11 • How can the heart of your essay illustrate your approach to the future? • Do you know the difference between illegal and unlawful? • Barratry – The stirring up of lawsuits or quarrels. Often applied to lawyers who inspire suits they benefit from. Goals – Focus on the closing of your essay, analysis of values described and future directions, link to hook as last sentence. Homework – Complete first draft of your closing, word processed.Add it to “Personal Essay D2” save as “Personal Essay D3.”

  4. English 10- 9/22/11 • How can you help another student make their essay better? • What kind of bats live in a belfry? • Bulletproof – Said of a contract or other document that has no loop-holes. Goals – Share the draft of your essay with a friend, exchange ideas, and make hand written revisions on the original draft. Homework – Complete the final draft including the revisions from your peer feedback. Add it to “Personal Essay D3” save as “Personal Essay D4.” Don’t forget the Vocab. Quiz tomorrow, week 4 words.

  5. English 10- 9/23/11 • Five minutes to review for the vocabulary quiz. • You know it’s raining cats and dogs out there? • Usufruct – Old legal term for the right to use something as long as it is not broken, used up, or changed. Goals – Complete Week 4 vocabulary study, finish and turn in personal essays by the end of the day. Story time? Brainstorm for candy? Homework – None.

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