Last day to turn in Make-up work!

Last day to turn in the following assignments:

13. poetry chart, 3/1, 72
14. Sonnet Rhyme Schemes, 3/3, 35
15. Sonnet Checklist, 3/8, 10
16. Sonnet, 3/8, 140
17. Exit Quiz(3/6/06), 3/6, 5
18. DNA for Dinner L3 in MU, 3/8, 15
19. Ode Charts, 3/13, 36
20. Quick Defs., 3/14, 4
21. Memory Poem, 3/15, 35
22. Extra Credit
23. Ode Notes, 3/20, 20
24. Ode, 3/25, 100
25. Nancy Drew, 3/21, 10
26. Poetry Letter, 3/23, 10
27. Recitation, 3/28, 40

Class Agenda

Dispatch (Writing prompt):Choose a controversial topic for your persuasive essay. Why did you choose this topic? What do you know about the topic already? What do you want to know about your topic? What are some of your points and arguments? What are some opposing arguments? Do you have a personal anecdote (or story) that relates to the topic? Where do you think you can find facts and statistics to bolster your arguments.


Read page 215 in Measuring Up about pesuasive essays then read the essay "Downloading Music for Free Isn't Fair!" and answer the "Guided Questions" on page 216.