Tuesday, October 26, 2010

A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1

A few reminders:
1.) Analyze, not summarize. You must have something to say! Make a point--stick your neck out! Say something new and original...
2.) Develop develop develop. I am looking for depth in one topic, not breadth, so don't try to discuss everything--go into depth about one thing and explore it as fully as you can!
3.) Where appropriate, respond to and build on your classmates' postings. Your posting should not occur in isolation--this forum is meant to facilitate discussion outside of the classroom, so be sure to read the entries posted before yours and check the discussion board before class to read the entries posted after yours.
4.) Proofread your posting before you post it--I will be grading diction, syntax, and grammatical elements the same way I do papers. The tone can be conversational, but that doesn't mean that the writing can be sloppy.
5.) Include at least direct quotation from the text to support your argument. Don't forget to cite.
6.) Minimum length (unless otherwise noted): at least 8 well-developed sentences.TEACH US SOMETHING ABOUT THE TOPIC! HAVE FUN WITH THIS! Practice analyzing.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Lord of the Flies Test Review

Post your true/false questions here! Please post 5. Read previous ones before you post so you don't duplicate.

Also, please post one possible short essay question.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010