Friday, February 3, 2012

Honors 11 Friday, February 3rd

Here's what we did in class today:
1- Took Literary Terms Quiz
2- Reviewed paper requirements...See handout below:
 https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/10V5CtFBrH7tkhoDR-yQUf6Bm84my-5KsS3141MuXDBg/edit?hl=en_US
3- Discussed themes from each book in hopes to figure out what each student will focus on for their thesis statement.

Homework: Lit Analysis- DUE NEXT TIME!!!


Lit analysis- Due next time Tuesday, February 7
Choose a novel in which the social interactions or relationships between characters are an important element to the theme. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze a specific character or relationship and show how it contributes or emphasizes the theme of the novel.
Paper Requirements:
·      MLA format- If you aren’t comfortable with this, go to the following link:
·      2 and a half pages
·      Double space
Pay attention to the following: (this is what you’ll be graded on)
·      Strong, clear thesis carried throughout the paper
·      Each paragraph has a THESIS SPECIFIC claim—arguable
·      Evidence/examples are strong—avoid summary
·      Analysis is clear and TIED back DIRECTLY to THESIS STATEMENT
·      Paper stays on topic—don’t fall out of scope
·      Don’t generalize—stay focused on the novel, not the world
·      No “I” voice
·      Written in the present tense
·      Avoid “Be” verbs
·      Avoid wordiness



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