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Homework

Sophomores
Your homework for tonight is to read "The Pardoner's Tale." The questions on p152 are optional: comprehension check and #2-6. We will resume on Thursday following the PSAT.

For preparation help, go to the PSAT website from College Board, which gives you some sample questions.

Seniors
This week's assignments revolve around REVISION. You will select one of your three in-class essays and revise for Friday.
  1. Argument: Underage Drinking
  2. Analysis: JFK Inaugural Address (bottom p57)
  3. Synthesis: American High Schools (#2 or #3 on p164-165)
First, read all three essays to see which one is most successful in addressing the prompt. Second, make sure the essay you've selected has organized evidence and examples in support of a clear thesis. Much of your revision will comprise of adding, removing, replacing and re-arranging evidence. Proofreading is a separate, but vital, step before turning in your paper.
  • Exercise #3 on p171-172 in your textbook is due Thursday
  • Typed draft due Thursday, when we will have a peer-review session
  • Final draft due on Friday, October 18th -- 500 words, formatted according to MLA
  • Vocab quiz #2 (E-O) on Friday, as well

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