Write an answer that is based on information found on the page you have been assigned. Try, as best you can, to connect what happens on that page to events that occur either before or after in the story. Use at least one literary term (setting, conflict, plot, irony etc.) in your answer. Quote the story at least once, but no more than 20 words, maximum, for all quotes. Identify the page number, please, as a heading before your paragraph. See my model answer for more ideas on what to do.
Write between 150 and 200 words. Bring your word processed work to class on Wednesday.
Online copy of the story for quoting.
Hello everyone from sunny (and hot; 26 degrees!) Montreal.
I plan to put my samples here at this post before the weekend and will try to provide at least two different ways to begin. Remember to took at the three samples you received with your assignment for ideas on how to begin. In the meantime, why not read two example essays written by students in previous semesters.
The first one, "Her Smile," is the most popular student writing in the history of the Pearson ALC. Read it to see why.
The second, "Grandpa's Shoes," is an anonymous submission from a student who, previous to attending my classes, had difficulty with longer form writing--not any more!
Write an answer that is based on information found on the page you have been assigned. Try, as best you can, to connect what happens on that page to events that occur either before or after in the story. Use at least one literary term (setting, conflict, plot, irony etc.) in your answer. Quote the story at least once, but no more than 20 words, maximum, for all quotes. Identify the page number, please, as a heading before your paragraph. See my model answer for more ideas on what to do.
Write between 150 and 200 words. Bring your word processed work to class on Wednesday.
Link to the story online for easier cut and paste quoting.
Write a short (100 to 150 word) pitch for your narrative essay idea. Why would we be interested in the person you chose? What makes this person interesting? What influence have they had on you that is interesting to others?
Write your response here as a comment before class on Wednesday, February 22. See you then!
Here is the link to Sir Ken Robinson's lecture, Changing Education Paradigms
Using a minimum of 75 words based on a group of sentences taken from Yiyun Li's piece write an imitation on any topic that suits the design. Do not include the original sentences from the text in your post. We should be able to find the section ourselves based on your imitation.
Remember to bring a word-processed copy to class next Wednesday.
Post your "Here I Am" here as a comment. No need to double space online. Please have this done before you come to class next Wednesday. NOTE: When joining the blog, please provide your real name!
If you have trouble joining the blog, here is a document to help you. Also, if you need me, I will be checking my email this weekend for any problems you may have.
