Thursday:
We went over semicolon usage. First the instructor passed out a rules handout with examples. Next was a worksheet with sentences needing semicolons. We applied and cited the rule for about the first third of the sentences.
The instructor returned Pts 1, 2, and 3.
Next class: semicolon work. Poetry choice: say what poem and author you have chosen.
Tuesday:
The instructor distributed the grading points breakdown for the research paper. We went over it in class. Then the instructor distributed a rough draft to each student that turned in a research paper. The students were asked to do a peer reading and use the grading sheet as a guide. In addition, students were asked to suggest subheads for their colleagues.
In addition, we added a few more students and poetry genres to our list.
Next class:
Read about your poetry genre by first entering the genre and "wiki." Leads for poets.
Then go to the LION database and enter your poet's name.
Google the genre, poet, and poem.
Explication: at links on left side of blog page. Once you've chosen your poem, do the explication. By next Tuesday you must be able to say what poem and author. Note: Poetry assignment sheet is under "Links" at left.
