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Essay due Friday, March 1

Often in works of Literature, a character is influenced by his or her family.

From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a character that is influenced by his or her family. In a well-developed composition, identify the character, describe how the character is influenced by his or her family, and explain how the character's experience relates to the work as a whole.

Remember to include parts of the writing process: Vomit, Outline, Essay.

Due tomorrow, Feb 26th

Rico, a Dog of Many Words. Read it (see below), answer the multiple-choice and the open-response question. Please type. Click here. Bring your highlighters to class. Remember to include MORE RELEVANT DETAILS from the selection. Use your response techniques, include quotes from the article.

Homeplay - tonight

1.) On a piece of white-lined paper, complete a Quick-write - Write about a tradition or ritual in your family/community. This should be 2-3 paragraphs in length. Please have this ready for the start of class on Tuesday.

2.)  ESSAY DUE MONDAY FEB 11^th

Remember to include: vomit & Outline.

Size 12, Times New Roman, Single -Spaced

Strong Thesis (and strong location)

Intro Technique: Quote, Analogy, Anecdote, Startling Face, Pose a question

Transitions

Topic sentences

Supporting details

Specific Examples

Add Relevant Details

Vary your word choice (Go Big)

Conclusion technique: Refer to intro, Restate in other words, Add with something CHEESY; it sticks.

Imagine that for one day you could trade places with anyone you choose. The person could be real or imaginary, from the past or from the present.

In a well-developed composition, identify the person you would want to trade places with, explain why you would like to trade places with this person, and describe how your day would be different as this person.