There will be NO CLASS on Thursday, November 14th. I will see you on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Please complete the activities listed below. Send questions via e-mail if you need help.
1. Check MyCompLab and make sure you have submitted all homework to date.
2. Early class . . . we will finish In the Time of the Butterflies on Tuesday.
3. On Tuesday, you made a list of the things you carried to class.
Today, please read the short story by Tim O'Brien, "The Things They Carried." It may be found at the following link:
http://www.rajuabju.com/literature/thingstheycarried.htm
If you have trouble opening the link. Send me an e-mail I can send a copy to you as an attachment.
As you read the story, make a list of characters and the things each carried. Post in MyCompLab. (50 pts) Also, in a sentence or two, explain why the things were important to each character.
- Firts Lieutenant Jimmy Cross
- Henry DobbinsDave Jensen
- Ted Lavender
- Mitchell Sanders
- Normon Bowker
- Rat Kiley
- Kiowa
- Lee Strunk
We will discuss the story on Tuesday.
4. Locate a current story about a real-life war hero. In your own words, summarize the events that led to the person being recognized as a hero. Note the source of your original information. This should be about one page long.
OR
If you know of a person who recently or not-so-recently served in a war, you may interview that person instead of locating an article. Again, tell the story. Ask permission to use the person's name in your writing.
Post the story in MyCompLab. It is due on Tuesday and is worth 50 pts.
5. Read Chapter 11 in Write Now. It will give you additional information about reviews. I changed the due date of your movie review to the 20th. Pay attention to the tips on pp. 284-285.
Read the sample essay on pp. 285-288. Answer the question about "Reading Spots of Ink" p. pp. 288. Post your responses in MyCompLab. (20 pts.) Due - Nov. 20th
Happy Reading and Writing!
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