Writing 110 - our writing class is teaming up with Mr. Gopee's Broadcast Journalism class for a new writing project: Telling Stories With Sound. Students have the option of teaming upwith a member of the other class, flying solo or forming (maximum 3) a mixed group. Pick an option. Tell a story. Implement sound!  The assignment sheet is at the bottom of this post and the due date is Tuesday, December 21st. Eng 111 - Review Short story notes. Read "Tell Tale Heart" and respond to the first 3 questions on the sheet given to you in class today. Eng 112 - lyric poetry assignment on "The Ode" has been given out. These are to pass in on Friday.

Eng 111 - Final essays and creative extensions have been assigned for Friday, Dec. 3rd and Monday, Dec, 6th respectively. Eng 112 - Social Commentary Music Assignment Due Friday, December 3rd. to pass in (draft, a copy of the lyrics, good copy with a works cited page):   A two page (minimum) personal response written in MLA format to a song of your choosing (it must have a social commentary vibe and be class appropriate). Your response should be written in essay form and address all or more of the following questions:   - What is significant about the title? (how does it go with the song? Offer an alternative title) - Why did you pick this example? - What is the message the author is trying to get across to the audience? (the message) - What words or phrases create vivid imagery and feeling in the audience? (the audience is you) - Choose specific lyrics, break them down, paraphrase what they are saying in your own words. - Write a brief music review of why the song is important in our world and why it is important to you! Describe why it is a superb lyrical composition and worthy of a spot in our iTunes library.   THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE SOMETHING POETIC. CHOOSE WISELY. KEEP IT CLASS APPROPRIATE. *If you work individually, you pass the assignment in. If you have a partner (approved by me) you will PRESENT your music project to the class.  

Eng 111 - students are working on their final assignments for Romeo & Juliet. Eng 112 - students are working on their research essay on their personal five wonders. NEW Due date on Monday, November 29th. Follow the MLA format in the writing of this essay.

Eng 111 - Creative extensions for Act 4 are due Thursday. Act 4 test is on Wednesday. Eng 112 - Persuasive essay is due on Thursday.