ERWC Period 1

1. Carefully re-read "Hidden Intellectualisms" by Gerald Graff. Complete an Academic Summary using the Academic Summary Frame distributed in class.
2. Be sure to finish your SOAPS Sheet, including evidence for the article.
3. Create 2 Right There; 2 Author and you; and 2 On My Own Questions for "Hidden Intellectualisms"

ERWC Period 1 and H. expository Composition P6

Period 1:
Of the 15-20 hobbies and skills and interests and likes you identified, you are to narrow your list to five. Then, for each of those five hobbies, find/name one person who makes a successful living in that area or field; and 1 writer or blogger or TV Journalist or or commentator whose work concerns that interest or field.  You will have a list with a total of ten names of individuals.  If possible, write down the websites of those bloggers and or writers to share with the class tomorrow (9/1/15 for period one; 9/2/15 for period 6).
Period 6:
First, compile a list of 15-20 interests, hobbies, skills, and things you like--those interests that Graff calls Hidden Intellectualism.

ERWC Period 1

What kinds of "stuff" do you like to do? Make a list of twenty hobbies, skills, abilities, interests, and things that you like, have an affinity for. Bring your list to class on Monday.

English Ten Period 3/5

Due Monday: One Dialectical Journal Entry of at least a full page based on 15 to 20 pages or more of your novel You must include a quote; the page number of that quote, the date of your entry. Your response should include use of a response starter. Your response must be at least a full folded page.

ERWC Period 1, and Honors Expository Composition Period 6

Carefully re-read if needed the "Dear Ms. Guy" letter listed under class readings and handouts. Compose a letter to me following the specifications outlined in the letter. Your Dear Ms .Guy letter may be typed or handwritten. Additionally, please download and have your parent sign the classroom rules and bring tomorrow to class.

ERWC Period 1

Please upload or download the Classroom Rules to your phone or device.  Please also print out a copy.  Since this post occurred after five pm, you have one additional day to print and obtain a parent signature (due Thursday).

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year!!

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year! I am Ms. Guy and I am delighted to be your English Teacher this year. This blog will be used for the courses ERWC and English Ten. Feel free to familiarize yourself with this blog. I also use another blog which is Literature Explorations.  If I instruct you to download a handout not on this blog, it may be uploaded on the companion blog.  Be sure to check this blog as directly, and especially if you were absent or on weekends! I hope that is aids in our ability to communicate with one another!