In the song, “Lose Yourself” Eminem uses sound devices extensively. He uses assonance throughout the narrative. Cite one example from the text and explain what the effect is when he uses it. What happens to you as an audience member when you read or hear it. Copy your work before you submit it.

Consider the article you read and answer all the elements of the prompt. Be sure to answer the prompt thoroughly and PROOFREAD before you submit your work. This is an essay grade!!!!! 25%…

Copy your work so you don’t lose it.

Think about the subject of the poem.  The speaker is sincere about his opinion of his father.  Now, imagine that you are an adult looking back on what your family did for you as a child (even now).  In an adult voice, write a letter to a family member or other adult who you think you will remember helping and supporting you as a child.  Write as much as you want then submit your response.  Be sure to “copy” your work before you submit it.

What do you think about the essay topic in Starlit Evening?  Is there any specific passage that appealed to you more than others?  If so, what about it appealed to you and how?

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Answer each question with a full sentence in the space provided at the bottom of the page.  Be sure to copy your work before you send it.

1)  What is the father’s argument?

2)  Why do you think he makes this argument?

3)  What parts of his argument do you agree with?  Which parts do you disagree with?

4)  How would you apply the father’s argument to Tennyson High School?  Do students come from different cultures?  Is it important for teachers to recognize this?  Explain.

Read each question and be sure to answer them in a paragraph or to in response to the film.

How much of this information you learned in your reading and viewing of the film about the Cherokee removal did you just learn in class?  Did anything surprise you?  What details do you remember about the film that impacted your feelings about the Indian Removal?  How do you think you would have handled the situation if you were a leader among the Cherokee at that time?

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Click this link   and http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/closeread/2012/02/gop-debate-we-arent-family.htmld read the article.  Once you finish reading, write a summary that includes the title, author, subject intended audience, occasion (situation in the world), and purpose.

After you include that, write a second paragraph with TS, CD, CM, CM, and CS that illustrates how the author connected with her audience (you).  Did she use mostly logos (logic and evidence), ethos (appeal to right and wrong), pathos (emotional appeal) or a little of all 3?  Explain.

Ex:  In the article, ____________, was written by _______________.  She wants her intended audience of ________________ to ______________ the subject of _________________.

For each abbreviation, write a clear definition.  But first, explain what each stands for.  Always write in complete sentences.  Remember to copy your work before you submit it.  Also, proofread. 

Once you finish your definitions, create one of each about trying to graduate on time.  Write your answers next to the definitions. 

a) TS–

b)  CD–

c) CM–

d) CS–

Once you finish, go to http://realnatural.tripod.com/realism.htm and read about the Realistic Period.  Once you finish reading, select 3 concrete details from that page that give examples of the period. On a separate sheet of paper,  use those concrete details in a paragraph that helps describe American Realism.

After looking at the strong sample responses, I want you to think about the best way for you to write your thesis paragraph.  Make any necessary changes to your paragraph on paper, then type it here.  Be sure to copy your work before you submit it. 

After you finish, go to http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/exercisecentral/QuizHome.aspx?isHeaderClick=y&CourseID=3.  Log into your account.  If you don’t have an account, create one.  Click the “Editing and Proofreading” hyperlink;  then “Editing for Sentence Style and Word Choice;”  then ”Concise Sentences.”  Do exercises 279 and 280.  For homework do 113 and 589.

Write your organized, edited, thoughtful paragraph here and post it to our class blog.  Don’t forget to copy your work before you submit so that you do not lose it.  Thanks.