Honors Ten English, here are the assignments we are working on this week.
"Why Johnny Can't Pass His Fitness Test" essays are scored and will be returned to you. Use the six point persuasive rubric provided to determine your scores in five content areas.
Chekhov's "The Bet" short story leads to letter to the editor and classroom debate competition. Use the graphic organizers and the debating primer handouts for enhanced understanding of how life imprisonment vs. death penalty discussion will help you improve your oral and written performance.
"Should Schools Sell Junk Food" essay with school nurse vs. high school teacher article results in persuasive essay due Tuesday, September 20. Follow directions on the prompt, including prewriting (Venn Diagram) and grammar/spell check before printing.
Tom Godwin's "The Cold Equations" changing the ending creative writing assignment begun in Vantage Lab today (Monday) will conclude with timed writing next Tuesday. Thursday of next week will also be reserved for the letter to the editor piece.
Bradbury's novel is being discussed on Tuesday (13) so bring your "talking points" and make certain you have read Part I-The Hearth and the Salamander. This book is a masterpiece (well, let's just say I really enjoy teaching it) and deserves your full attention.
See you in class and remember, you are Honors so let's keep up the pace.
