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English II
We are taking a quiz and then talking about satire, specifically in the works of Jonathan Swift.

English IV
You are writing summaries of your articles in class. Remember that the article must be lengthy, reliable, and relevant. In your summaries, you will ONLY summarize/reduce the article.

On Monday, I will ask each of you to present an even shorter summary of your article PLUS your opinion and a connection to the book. Follow these guidelines:
  • Include an MLA citation for your article after the heading
  • Include the author, title and source in your introduction
  • Summarize in your own words throughout (do not merely re-state)
  • Focus on the main ideas only (do not include unnecessary discussion or statistics)
  • Follow the organization of the original when possible
  • Make frequent reference to the author and/or source through phrases of attribution
  • DO NOT offer your opinion at this time
Share with me as "lastname-summary" by the end of class Thursday, and print your final copy with the source attached by the end of class Friday.

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