11/19/10: In-Class Timed Essay

Topic:  Persuasive Literary Analysis:  Of Mice and Men

Prompt:  In the end of the novel, did George do the right thing?  Defend your position using details from the book.  4-5 paragraphs, must be done in class.

Literary Analysis Essay for Speak: Tree Symbolism

Speak Essay Materials Link

The above link includes:

Essay description;
Pages where tree symbolism can be found;
Sample Essays

Courage Essay

We will be in the C-lab on September 7 and 8 to work on rough drafts of "Courage" Essay.  The rough draft is due in my email box by Friday, Sept. 10 at midnight.  Please email your rough draft to me:  nuthenglish@hotmail.com.

Here is a link to the assignment:   http://drop.io/courageessay

I will revise your paper online, and then I will email it back to you.  Be sure to click on "Final Showing Markup" when you are in Microsoft Word so that you may view it.

Final draft is due on Thursday, Sept. 16 in PAPER FORM.  Please do not email me final drafts.  Print your final draft and hand it in.  Thank you!  I look forward to reading your first reflective essay!