Author Archives: Laura Dillon
Quote practice
Answers to 3 and 4 in case you missed it: 3. Penelope said, “Your cloak is new; even your skin! You are / one of the gods who rule the sweep of heaven!” (Homer 1026-1o27). 4. Odysseus said, “never a … Continue reading
Resources for your essay over break
MLA citations Remember, you only need to cite the stories you are using, not all of the ones we have read. Also remember, if you use sources other than these, put them on your works cited page AND use parenthetical … Continue reading
Citation/plagiarism Powerpoints
In-text citation Plagiarism ppt
Assignment from 11/30, Due 12/1
Find a medical practice, belief, or medicine that was used 100+ years ago that we still use in some form today. 1 paragraph about how, when, and where the practice was used in the past, including what it was meant … Continue reading
Resources and details for your assignment due 12/4
In developed countries, is our knowledge/fear of germs causing serious problems? Write a 2 page response, using Claim, Evidence, and Reason Use a minimum of 4 pieces of evidence, from at least 2 sources (articles, TED talk) Due Monday, 12/4 … Continue reading
Instructions and Help with MLA
Here are instructions for formatting your paper in MLA style https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/ This document is an example of what your paper should look like, as well as instructions. https://docs.google.com/a/dearbornschools.org/document/d/1nmDDNkjAhN9wotO9I1o82gwj_3XoormVTYbOpRaIfrc/edit?usp=sharing
For your vocabulary homework
Frayer Model Requirements: Word and part of speech Definition Sentence using the word, with context clues Picture 2 synonyms NO proper nouns!
Vaccine Essay Details
Write a 2 page essay on your opinion about your article. Typed, MLA format. Do you agree with your article? Why? What support did you get from the other articles/discussion? Use at least 4 pieces of EVIDENCE to support your … Continue reading
Week of 11/13 Updates
Hello class, This week will be a transition from short stories into a longer literary work, The Odyssey. Your study guides are due tomorrow (11/14) at the beginning of class. I will check them for completion, then we will review … Continue reading