In the coming week will be looking at several different angles to view the book, Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe. We will also examine the expository essay in greater detail and look at a couple of different examples of papers that Meet and Exceed on the state writing rubric. We will then write a draft in-class, and you will type a draft with purposeful revisions at home.
This paper will be included as part of your final. You will also have a written test reviewing terms and vocabulary from the semester. I will give you a study sheet in advance.
If you are still interested in having your skit filmed, Dr. Dreyer is requiring a little more prep than the first group. I believe this will take you no more than 15 minutes to adjust, and rehearse, so let me know if you still wish to avail of this option. If you do, it means that you will have to meet with me after class, during tutorial, or before school for further instruction before you get the green light.
Your 30-Day project is something that you have undertaken to move in the direction of becoming the person you would like to be. Ideally, this is a project that does not require much of a time commitment, say, 25 sit-ups each day to become stronger, or giving 3 compliments to others as a way to be more positive. Maybe you have given up sugar, or you are just going to initiate one random act of kindness each day to make the world a better place. Whatever it is, your chosen challenge should be something YOU WANT to do. You will not be graded on your success, but on your reflection of your project at the end of the 30 days (you will write a one page reflection on your experience). The grade will reflect completion of the attempt to take on a new practice for 30 days; it will not be based on success or failure to achieve your goal. If you forget one day, just pick it up the next.
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