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Sophomores

A couple of things to share:
  • First, here's AN ARTICLE explaining why the unicorn is the national symbol for Scotland. 
  • Second, it's time for the honors students to earn their four quality points. 
This assignment is the first of several article summaries, which requires honors students to accurately and precisely report the main points of an article that I provide. I have linked a handout on writing summaries on your Edline page under "Assignments."

The paper should include the following:
  • MLA format
  • a citation for the source in place of a title - forms found HERE (#39 for this first one)
  • a 250-word summary of the main points of the article (please keep it to one page)
  • NOT your opinion, only summary
Your article for this week is on the recovery of the bones of Richard III, the last of the Plantagenet dynasty: "Bones Under Parking Lot Belonged to Richard III" from the New York Times.

The summary is due on TUESDAY, September 17th.

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