Bell Work 5508

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Bell Work 5/5/08

• Why, in your opinion, was Bless Me, Ultima chosen
  for the English 11 (American lit) curriculum?

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Bless Me, Ultima persuasive essay!

• You have been exposed to Bless Me, Ultima.
• You undoubtedly have an opinion about it.
• Now, you need to share your opinion via a
  persuasive essay!

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Your essay will have

• An original title- not the assignment name!
• 5 paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each
• An introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and
  a conclusion paragraph
• Evidence to support your claims
• Your opinion on whether Bless Me, Ultima should
  or should not be read in English 11 classes at
  IRHS.

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Your essay will NOT have

• The words I, you, we, us, our, were, youre,
  Im, etc. Make your stand in a general way. If
  your essay contains one or more of the above
  words, you will get a ZERO on it!
• Spelling errors
• Agreement errors pronouns and subject/verb
• Word confusion too, two, to, their, theyre,
  there, etc.

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Due dates

• Prewriting- end of class today
• Rough draft end of class BLOCK day
• Peer editing/revision will be done in class on
  Thursday.
• Final draft BEGINNING of class Friday!
  Prewriting and rough draft must be attached!
• Grade will be in the writing category (30 of
  semester grade)

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Prewriting

• Write down all the reasons BMU should or
  shouldnt be read.
• Write down quotes and page numbers that support
  your argument.
• You can use bullet point notes, a formal outline,
  a web, or any other form of notes but they must
  be written down for credit!