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Weekend Homework

Sophomores
Your homework for the weekend is to type your draft and include a works cited page. Honors students must also include ONE outside source in support of their thesis. The article is the introduction to the Modern Library edition, by George Saunders. I will provide a copy if you don't have one. *Note - your works cited page should be arranged in ABC order.

The final draft of your essay will be graded on a 100-point scale, based on the following:
  • Critical focus - not merely a summary of the novel, but focused on a central purpose or point
  • Organization - paragraphs are arranged logically and clearly
  • Support - includes specific examples from the novel (and article)
  • Format - follows MLA guidelines for citation and appearance
  • Correctness - is generally free of errors in spelling, usage, and punctuation
Juniors
Your essays should be typed for Monday, including specific examples from the book in support of a clear central purpose, or thesis. Remember: your first draft should include examples from the novel only, and the ideas must be your own.

Follow the rules for MLA when typing your paper, and include all handwritten drafts with your typed version. We will discuss research on Monday, and I will make arrangements to meet students at the ULM Library next week after school. 

Seniors
I will pass out your in-class drafts on Monday, when you will have a choice of which paper to revise.  We will also discuss sentence errors (fragments and run-ons) and do some exercises in class for homework credit. Also, AP students, don't forget about your third quarter books!

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