Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

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Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  Test taken.

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Virtue: temperance.  Test taken

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 On the last day of school, Monday, May 20th, we will have a quiz on definitions of the 6 Heads of Purpose and the 8 Heads of Development.  

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For Homework for Monday, May 20th:

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 Complete the Common Topic for"Against a Pet Peeve (of your choice)".  Add a figure of your choice to each paragraph. Label these.  Please type your paper and practice reading it slowly, clearly enunciated, with expression. All  students will present their paper on Monday.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

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Monday, May 13th, 2019

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Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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We took the test on words 1-50 in our vocabulary list.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be this Wednesday, May 15th. On the last day of school, May 20th, we will have a quiz on definitions of the 6 Heads of Purpose and the 8 Heads of Development.  

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 15th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs 1-4 : Prologue, Contrary,  Exposition,  and Comparison for "Against a Pet Peeve (of your choice)".  Use any outline in your workbook that has not been used.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

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Study for your poem and virtue test.

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Monday, May 13th, 2019

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Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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We took the test on words 1-50 in our vocabulary list.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be this Wednesday, May 15th. On the last day of school, May 20th, we will have a quiz on definitions of the 6 Heads of Purpose and the 8 Heads of Development.  

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 15th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs 1-4 : Prologue, Contrary,  Exposition,  and Comparison for "Against a Pet Peeve (of your choice)".  Use any outline in your workbook that has not been used.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

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Study for your poem and virtue test.

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Monday, May 13th, 2019

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Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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We took the test on words 1-50 in our vocabulary list.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be this Wednesday, May 15th. On the last day of school, May 20th, we will have a quiz on definitions of the 6 Heads of Purpose and the 8 Heads of Development.  

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 15th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs 1-4 : Prologue, Heads of Purpose, Contrary, and Exposition,  and Comparison for "Against a Pet Peeve (of your choice)".  Use any outline in your workbook that has not been used.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

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Study for your poem and virtue test.

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Monday, May 13th, 2019

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Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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We took the test on words 1-50 in our vocabulary list.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be this Wednesday, May 15th. On the last day of school, May 20th, we will have a quiz on definitions of the 6 Heads of Purpose and the 8 Heads of Development.  

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 15th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs 1-4 : Prologue, Heads of Purpose, Contrary, and Exposition,  and Comparison for "Against a Pet Peeve (of your choice)".  Use any outline in your workbook that has not been used.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

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Study for your poem and virtue test.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

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 Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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Reviewed words 1-50.  The test on these will be on Monday, May 13th. Review.  Suggestion: Make 3 x 5 flashcards of the words to help you review.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, May 13th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs : Prologue, Heads of Purpose and 2 other Heads (paragraphs) of your choice for "Against a Patricide".  Then type up the final draft of these four paragraphs. Choose a figure of speech of a figure of description (your choice) for each of the paragraphs.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

Study for your vocabulary test.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

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 Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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Reviewed words 1-50.  The test on these will be on Monday, May 13th. Review.  Suggestion: Make 3 x 5 flashcards of the words to help you review.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, May 13th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs : Prologue, Heads of Purpose and 2 other Heads (paragraphs) of your choice for "Against a Patricide".  Then type up the final draft of these four paragraphs. Choose a figure of speech of a figure of description (your choice) for each of the paragraphs.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

Study for your vocabulary test.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

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 Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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Reviewed words 1-50.  The test on these will be on Monday, May 13th. Review.  Suggestion: Make 3 x 5 flashcards of the words to help you review.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, May 13th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs : Prologue, Heads of Purpose and 2 other Heads (paragraphs) of your choice for "Against a Patricide".  Then type up the final draft of these four paragraphs. Choose a figure of speech of a figure of description (your choice) for each of the paragraphs.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

Study for your vocabulary test.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

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 Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

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Reviewed words 1-50.  The test on these will be on Monday, May 13th. Review.  Suggestion: Make 3 x 5 flashcards of the words to help you review.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, May 13th:

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 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs : Prologue, Heads of Purpose and 2 other Heads (paragraphs) of your choice for "Against a Patricide".  Then type up the final draft of these four paragraphs. Choose a figure of speech of a figure of description (your choice) for each of the paragraphs.

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  Use the Common Topic worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos and contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures. Be sure to follow the worksheet!

Study for your vocabulary test.

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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

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 Poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

New word: mitosis:  a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, May 6th:

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 Complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs for the entire lesson for "Against a Sentry Who Falls Asleep" (Paragraphs 1-8). We will peer edit on Monday.  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements.  Label paragraph heads, rhetorical elements such as ethos, contrast; label all Heads of Purpose used to call for punishment. In Digression argue that he lacked one of the 7 virtues that we have been memorizing. Include and label the required figures.

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Monday, April 29th, 2019

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New poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

New word: metamorphosis:  a change of form by natural or by supernatural means.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 1st:

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 Complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs through Intention for "Against a Sentry Who Falls Asleep" (Paragraphs 1-5).  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Monday, April 29th, 2019

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New poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

New word: metamorphosis:  a change of form by natural or by supernatural means.

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Wednesday, May 1st:

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 Complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs through Intention for "Against a Sentry Who Falls Asleep" (Paragraphs 1-5).  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Wednesday, April 24th, 2019

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New poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

New word: lugubrious:  excessively mournful

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Monday, April 29th:

 Complete the final draft for "Against an Abortionist". Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2019

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New poem:  "The Tyger" by William Blake.  

New word: loquacious: talkative (opposite: taciturn)

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Virtue: temperance

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The test on the poem and virtue will be on Wednesday, May 15th.

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For Homework for Wednesday, April 24th.

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs (Paragraphs 1-8) for "Against an Abortionist" (from Prologue-Comparison). Type a tentative final draft of Paragraphs 5-8. Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

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In class today we tested on our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the definition of the virtue, fortitude.

New word: lexicon:  1) a dictionary (esp. Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, etc. 2) The vocabulary of a language.

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For Homework for Monday, April 22nd

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs (Paragraphs 1-4) for "Against an Abortionist" (from Prologue-Comparison). Type a tentative final draft of Paragraphs 1-4.  Complete outlines and rough draft paragraphs for Intention and Digression (5-6).  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

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In class today we tested on our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the definition of the virtue, fortitude.

New word: lexicon:  1) a dictionary (esp. Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, etc. 2) The vocabulary of a language.

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For Homework for Monday, April 22nd

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs (Paragraphs 1-4) for "Against an Abortionist" (from Prologue-Comparison). Type a tentative final draft of Paragraphs 1-4.  Complete outlines and rough draft paragraphs for Intention and Digression (5-6).  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

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In class today we tested on our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the definition of the virtue, fortitude.

New word: lexicon:  1) a dictionary (esp. Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, etc. 2) The vocabulary of a language.

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For Homework for Monday, April 22nd

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs (Paragraphs 1-4) for "Against an Abortionist" (from Prologue-Comparison). Type a tentative final draft of Paragraphs 1-4.  Complete outlines and rough draft paragraphs for Intention and Digression (5-6).  Use the worksheet to be sure to include all requirements. 

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Monday, April 15th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the definition of the virtue, fortitude. The test will be this Wednesday, April 17th.

New word: laissez faire:  opposition to governmental regulation or interference in commerce beyond what is necessary.

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For Homework for Wednesday, April 17th:

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs (Paragraphs 1-4) for "Against an Abortionist" (from Prologue-Comparison).

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Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the definition of the virtue, fortitude. The test on these will be on Wednesday, April 17th.

New word: kowtow: 1) to touch one's forehead to the ground 2) to act obsequiously (to suck up to)

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For Homework for Momday, April 15th

 Complete the final draft for "Against a Drunk Drive Who Kills Someone".  Follow guidelines on the Common Topic worksheet.  Include title, titles of Heads; label Heads of Purpose calling for punishment; ethos; pathos (in Exposition). Label all required figures.

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Monday, April 8th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins (memorize the first stanza for Wednesday. Work on the 2nd stanza, too!); learn the definition of the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on Wednesday, April 17th.

New word: kinetic: of, relating to, or produced by motion.

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For Homework for Wednesday, April 10th:

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Heads of Purpose (Paragraphs 1-8) for "Against a Drunk Drive Who Kills Someone".  Up to 50 points completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. Use your worksheet to check that you have completed all required elements in each Head.  We will peer edit on Wednesday, so make sure your writing is legible! :)

Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, April 8th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins (memorize the first stanza for Wednesday. Work on the 2nd stanza, too!); learn the definition of the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on Wednesday, April 17th.

New word: kinetic: of, relating to, or produced by motion.

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For Homework for Wednesday, April 10th:

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Heads of Purpose (Paragraphs 1-8) for "Against a Drunk Drive Who Kills Someone".  Up to 50 points completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. Use your worksheet to check that you have completed all required elements in each Head.  We will peer edit on Wednesday, so make sure your writing is legible! :)

Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday,April 3rd, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins (memorize the first stanza for Monday!); learn the definition of the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word: jejune:  lacking maturity; shallow; intellectually unsatisfying.

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For Homework for Monday, April 8th:

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Comparison (Paragraphs 1-4) for "Against a Drunk Drive Who Kills Someone". Completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. 

Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, April 1st, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our new poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word: irony 1) the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning 2) incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens

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For Homework, Wednesday, April 3rd.

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Heads of Purpose (the entire model) for the paraphrase of the Common Topic model "Against a Tyrant". Completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. 

I sent out midterm grade reports today.  You are a wonderful group of students! 

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, April 1st, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our new poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word: irony 1) the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning 2) incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens

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For Homework, Wednesday, April 3rd.

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Heads of Purpose (the entire model) for the paraphrase of the Common Topic model "Against a Tyrant". Completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. 

I sent out midterm grade reports today.  You are a wonderful group of students! 

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, April 1st, 2019

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In class today we reviewed our new poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins the virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word: irony 1) the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning 2) incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens

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For Homework, Wednesday, April 3rd.

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Heads of Purpose (the entire model) for the paraphrase of the Common Topic model "Against a Tyrant". Completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs. 

I sent out midterm grade reports today.  You are a wonderful group of students! 

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 27th, 2019

In class today we reviewed our new poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and our new virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word:  interpolate: to insert material into a text (often in order to falsify).

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For Homework,Monday, April 1st.

 Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Rejection of Pity for the paraphrase of the Common Topic model "Against a Tyrant". In class on Monday, we will complete the Heads of Purpose paragraph in class.  Completion credit will be given for completed outlines and paragraphs.  

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, March 25th, 2019

In class today we began our new poem "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins and our new virtue, fortitude. The test will be on April 17th.

New word:  infrastructure: the basic facilities, equipment, and installations needed for the functioning of a system.

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For Homework, Wednesday,, March 27th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs through Intention for the paraphrase of the Common Topic model "Against a Tyrant".

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

In class today we took the test on the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: inculcate: to impress upon the mind through frequent repetition. 

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For Homework, Monday,, March 25th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraphs for the Contrary.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

In class today we took the test on the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: inculcate: to impress upon the mind through frequent repetition. 

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For Homework, Monday,, March 25th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraphs for the Contrary.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

In class today we took the test on the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: inculcate: to impress upon the mind through frequent repetition. 

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For Homework, Monday,, March 25th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraphs for the Contrary.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

In class today we took the test on the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: inculcate: to impress upon the mind through frequent repetition. 

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For Homework, Monday,, March 25th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraphs for the Contrary.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

In class today we took the test on the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: inculcate: to impress upon the mind through frequent repetition. 

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For Homework, Monday,, March 25th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraphs for the Contrary.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook if you haven't already.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, March 18th, 2019

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: incontrovertible: indisputable. We began the new stage of the Progymnasmata, Common Topic.

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For Homework, Wednesday,, March 20th

 Read the Model twice:  Against a Tyrant. Complete the outline and the rough draft paragraph of Prologue. 

Memorize "Love III" and the definition of the virtue justice. 

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The test on "Love III" and the virtue "justice" will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 for the Common Topic workbook.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: incognito: to disguise or to conceal one's identity. Students who are handing in the final draft of the Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" peer edited their rough drafts. We worked on an in-class embellishment exercise.

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For Homework, Monday,, March 18th:

 Complete the final draft of the Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree". Memorize "Love III" and the definition of the virtue justice. Follow guidelines found on the formatting sheet.  

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The test on "Love III" and the virtue "justice" will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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After Spring Break we will begin the new Progymnasmata stage, Common Topic.  Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 to purchase the workbook on Monday, March 18th.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, March 4, 2019

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: impeach:  to charge a holder of office with wrongdoing before a competent tribunal.  Selected heads from the final drafts of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" were shared in class.

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For Homework, Wednesday,, March 6th:

 Complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs for the Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree".  We will peer edit and completion credit will be given for the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs. The final draft for your FINAL EXAM Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry will be due on Monday, March 18th. (You may also hand it in on Wednesday, March 6, if you choose to do so.)   

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The test on "Love III" and the virtue "justice" will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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After Spring Break we will begin the new Progymnasmata stage, Common Topic.  Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 to purchase the workbook on Monday, March 18th.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. New word: hypotenuse:  the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

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For Homework, Monday,, March 4th:

 Complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs AND the final draft for your FINAL EXAM refutation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" Lesson 13 in your workbook.  Completion credit will be given for outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook. 

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 In class today, as time permitted, (Wednesday) we began the rough draft of the Confirmation.  Time will be given on Monday, March 4th, in class to work on the rough draft of the Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree". The final draft will be due on Wednesday, March 6th of the Confirmation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree"; credit will also be give for completion of rough draft paragraphs and outlines in the workbook for this Confirmation.

The test on "Love III" and the virtue "justice" will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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After Spring Break we will begin the new Progymnasmata stage, Common Topic.  Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 to purchase the workbook on Monday, March 18th.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Monday, February 25th, 2010

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice. We also reviewed figures of description. New word: hubris--excessive pride; arrogance

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 For Wednesday, February 27th,

 complete the Discredit through Inconsistency (outlines and rough draft paragraphs) for your FINAL EXAM refutation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" Lesson 13 in your workbook.  We will complete the rough draft of the refutation in class on Wednesday, peer edit the remainder of the exercise.

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 In class on Wednesday, we will begin the rough draft of the Confirmation. 

The final draft of the Refutation will be due on Monday, March 4th.On Monday, March 4th, we will have the period to work on the Confirmation in class and peer edit.  the Final draft will be due on Wednesday, March 6th.

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The test on "Love III" and the virtue "justice" will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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After Spring Break we will begin the new Progymnasmata stage, Common Topic.  Please bring a check payable to Classical Composition for $16 to purchase the workbook on Monday, March 18th.  (Cash is fine, too.) Thank you!

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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Snow Day!

In class last Wednesday we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice.  We reviewed all vocabulary through homogeneous and took the test.

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 For Monday, February 25th, (which was due today Feb. 20th) complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs for the Confirmation of "William Tell".  Also, complete the final draft.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your rough draft and the final draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures. Label the Heads (paragraph headings); include a title, your name, and the date due (Feb. 20th) at the top of your final draft.

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In addition, for Monday, Feb. 25th: please complete the Discredit, Exposition, and Unclarity (outlines and rough draft paragraphs) for your FINAL EXAM refutation of "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" Lesson 13 in your workbook.  

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Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

In class today we reviewed the poem, "Love III" by George Herbert and the virtue justice.  We reviewed all vocabulary through homogeneous and took the test.

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 For Wednesday, February 20th,  complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs for the Confirmation of "William Tell".  Also, complete the final draft.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your rough draft and the final draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures. Label the Heads (paragraph headings); include a title, your name, and the date due (Feb. 20th) at the top of your final draft.

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Monday, February 11th, 2019

In class today began a new poem, "Love III" by George Herbert.  We reviewed all vocabulary through homogeneous.

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 For Wednesday, February 13th,  complete the outlines and the rough draft paragraphs for the Confirmation of "William Tell" through Consistency .  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your rough draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures. 

   Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Wednesday, Feb. 13th.

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

In class today we tested: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening"and the virtue prudence,   We reviewed all vocabulary through homogeneous.

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 For Monday, February 11th,  complete the final draft for the Refutation of "William Tell" .  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your final draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures. 

   Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Monday, February 4th, 2019

In class today we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, figures of speech,  and new vocabulary "hemoglobin": a red oxygen carrying substance containing iron; present in the red blood cells of vertebrates.  Also, "homogeneous": of the same kind; uniform. We reviewed all vocabulary through homogeneous, and shared homework through Impossibility.

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For Wednesday, February 6th,  complete the outlines and the rough draft  paragraphs of the Refutation of "William Tell" through Epilogue.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your rough draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures. On Wednesday a completion grade will be taken, up to 50 points, for completion of rough draft paragraphs and outlines. We will peer edit the rough drafts.

 Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

In class on Wednesday, Jan.,30th, we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose,  and new vocabulary "hemoglobin": a red oxygen carrying substance containing iron; present in the red blood cells of vertebrates.  Also, "homogeneous": of the same kind; uniform. We presented paragraphs from the final draft Confirmation of "Daedalus and Icarus" and brainstormed arguments for the Refutation of "William Tell" through Impossibility.

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For Monday, February 4th,  complete the outlines and the rough draft  paragraphs of the Refutation of "William Tell" through Impossibility.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your rough draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures.

 Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Monday, January 28th, 2019

In class on Monday, Jan. 28th, we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, figures of speech, and new vocabulary "hegemony": the influence of one nation over another. We peer edited the rough draft of the Confirmation of "Daedalus and Icarus" and took the completion grade for rough draft outlines and paragraphs.

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For Wednesday, January 30th complete the final draft of the Confirmation of "Daedalus and Icarus".  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  In your final draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline. Label the figures, and label the paragraph Heads.

 Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019

SNOW DAY!

In class last Wednesday, Jan. 16th, we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, figures of speech, and new vocabulary "gerrymander": to arrange voting districts in order to favor one political candidate or party over another.

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For Monday, January 28th complete all the outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook for Lesson 8 ("Confirmation of Daedalus and Icarcus").  Up to 50 points will be given for complete outlines and complete rough draft paragraphs in the workbook.   In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  We will peer edit on Monday, January 29th. In your rough draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines. Follow carefully, as usual, the specific requirements of each argument given in the workbook outline.

Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, figures of speech, and new vocabulary "gerrymander": to arrange voting districts in order to favor one political candidate or party over another.

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For Wednesday, January 23rd complete all the outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook for Lesson 8 ("Confirmation of Daedalus and Icarcus").  Up to 50 points will be given for complete outlines and complete rough draft paragraphs in the workbook.   In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  We will peer edit on Wednesday, January 23rd. In your rough draft paragraphs, number the arguments in the way that they are numbered in the outlines.

Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Monday, January 14th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, and new vocabulary "gauche", socially awkward; lacking grace.

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For Wednesday, complete all the outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook for Lesson 7 ("Daedalus and Icarcus").  Up to 50 points will be given for complete outlines and complete rough draft paragraphs in the workbook.   In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)

  Also, complete the final draft of the Refutation of "Daedalus and Icarus". Please number each argument as it corresponds to the numbered outline. Use and label figures.

Katie will present her Refutation to the class on Wednesday.

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Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed: poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, and new vocabulary "gamete", a reproductive cell that can unite with another similar one to form a new individual.

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For Monday, complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook for Lesson 7 ("Daedalus and Icarcus") through Impropriety.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.) 

We will complete the rough draft and will peer edit in class on Monday.

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Work on memorizing"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  Vocabulary test from abjure-homogeneous will be on Feb. 13th.

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Monday, January 7th, 2019

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In class today we reviewed: new poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", virtue prudence,  heads of purpose, and new vocabulary "filibuster", to obstruct a bill by making long speeches.

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For Wednesday, complete the outlines and rough draft paragraphs in the workbook for Lesson 7 ("Daedalus and Icarcus") for the Discredit, Exposition, and Unclarity.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.) 

Begin to memorize"Stopping By Woods..." and the virtue "prudence".  The test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  

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Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

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In class today we reviewed: poem, virtue, figures, heads of purpose, and took the heads of purpose quiz and presented the assigned paragraphs for the Refutation of "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

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For Wednesday, complete the Credit and the Epilogue and the three heads (paragraphs) assigned to you.  In this exercise, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  Use a figure of description or speech of your choice for each assigned paragraphs including the Credit and the Epilogue. You will receive up to 50 points for the completed homework.  

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Continue to memorize "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the virtue "love".  The test will be on Wednesday, Dec. 12th.  

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New vocabulary: feckless:  weak, ineffective, irresponsible

Monday, December 10th, 2018

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In class today we reviewed: poem, virtue, figures, heads of purpose.

Students were allowed 45 minutes in class to work on completion of the rough draft of the Refutation of "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

For Wednesday, complete the entire rough draft on the Refutation of a "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Write the Exposition in prose form on a separate piece of paper.  In this paper, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)  Use the figure of description assigned to each paragraph in your rough draft. You will receive up to 50 points for the completed rough draft.  

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For Wednesday, also complete the final draft for the Discredit, Epilogue, and the paragraph especially assigned to you. We will present these on Monday in class.

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Continue to memorize "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the virtue "faith".  The test will be on Dec. 12th.  

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Review the definitions of the Heads of Purpose.  The test will be on Dec. 10th.

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New vocabulary: fatuous: foolish, silly

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

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In class today we reviewed: poem, virtue, figures, heads of purpose.

Students handed in the confirmation of "Chico and the Crane".  Matthew will present his Confirmation on Wednesday.

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We brainstormed ideas for the Discredit, Exposition, Unclarity, and Implausibility for "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

For Wednesday, complete the Discredit, Exposition, Unclarity, and Implausibility outlines  for "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Write the Exposition in prose form on a separate piece of paper.  In this paper, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)

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Continue to memorize "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the virtue "faith".  The test will be on Dec. 12th.  

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Review the definitions of the Heads of Purpose.  The test will be on Dec. 10th.

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New vocabulary: facetious:  flippant; inappropriately humorous.

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

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In class today we reviewed: poem, virtue, figures, heads of purpose.

Students handed in the confirmation of "Chico and the Crane".  Matthew will present his Confirmation on Wednesday.

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We brainstormed ideas for the Discredit, Exposition, Unclarity, and Implausibility for "A Visit from St. Nicholas".

For Wednesday, complete the Discredit, Exposition, Unclarity, and Implausibility outlines  for "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Write the Exposition in prose form on a separate piece of paper.  In this paper, use formal diction ( for example, avoid "you" as a general pronoun; use "children" instead of "kids"; use "acceptable" instead of "okay", etc.)

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Continue to memorize "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the virtue "faith".  The test will be on Dec. 12th.  

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Review the definitions of the Heads of Purpose.  The test will be on Dec. 10th.

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New vocabulary: facetious:  flippant; inappropriately humorous.

Wednesday, November 28th

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In class today we reviewed: poem, virtue, figures, heads of purpose.

We finished and peer edited the confirmation of "Chico and the Crane".  For Monday, December 3rd, complete the final draft of the confirmation of "Chico and the Crane".  Follow the guidelines on the Checklist.

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Continue to memorize "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" and the virtue "faith".  The test will be on Dec. 12th.  

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Review the definitions of the Heads of Purpose.  The test will be on Dec. 10th.

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New vocabulary:  "expurgate"  to remove objectionable material from a publication.

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