Write a topic sentence in response to this prompt. Remember that topic sentences should be concise; additionally, topic sentences should focus your paragraph and express the main idea of your paragraph. "Answer the prompt; echo the prompt!"
Prompt: How can the Greek value of hospitality be seen in Odyssey?
Write a topic sentence in response to this prompt. Remember that topic sentences should be concise; additionally, topic sentences should focus your paragraph and express the main idea of your paragraph. "Answer the prompt; echo the prompt!"
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Post your introduction for the Summer Reading Persuasive Essay here.
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In your opinion, whci of the three literary theories that we've studied (feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic) is the MOST INTERESTING when applied to the poem "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"? Why?
Last time, we looked at this poem through the lens of a feminist literary critic. For tonight's homework, I'd like you to consider how a Marxist literary critic might read this poem...
In 4-6 sentences, describe how a feminist literary critic might read Maya Angelou's poem, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Use your notes from class today to help you!
Choose THREE questions from the Reader's Guide Questions in the back of Life of Pi. Write a topic sentence in response to each. That means you are writing THREE topic sentences in all.
Some Q's from the back of the book (in case your copy doesn't include them):
Choose 1 of the following questions that you raised in class to answer:
Today we discussed an article from the Wall Street Journal about Young Adult Fiction. The author argues that YA Fiction has become too dark, that it is unnecessarily graphic, that its topics are too mature, etc. We discussed this as a class in two big groups. This is your chance to carefully express what YOU think individually regarding this issue.
Question: Is Young Adult Fiction too dark these days? You read 1984, The Secret Lif of Bees, Marcelo in the Real World, or The Hunger Games for summer reading. Question: In 4-6 sentences, would you recommend your book to a friend? Why or why not? Try not to just say "It was good" or "It was bad"; elaborate on your response. What was it about the book's characters, story, etc. that you liked or disliked?
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