Week of November 13th

Tuesday, Nov. 13th (H)
• Due: Read and annotate “Why Don’t We Complain” by William F. Buckley, Jr. and “Professions for Women” by Virginia Woolf. Complete one-pager in the argument and persuasion mode.
• Class: Discussion of the research paper process; explanation of the annotated works cited assignment. Share observations on death penalty essays.

Wednesday, Nov. 14th (F)
• Due: Email to skitsis@arlington.k12.ma.us with two potential topics for the research paper. Be sure to identify which is your stronger preference, if applicable. Please send your email by 11.59pm on Tuesday, Nov. 13th.
• Class: Workshop in the Media Center. Note: We’ll be taking third lunch.

While we are in the Media Center this week, there are several tasks to accomplish:

❏ Investigate sources, electronic and print, for your Annotated Works Cited assignment
❏ Expand and revise your selected one-pager (final should be two to three pages)
❏ Peer consultations on one-pagers (be sure you offer your feedback on at least one essay and you receive feedback from at least one peer in return)
❏ Conference with Ms. Kitsis on research paper topics, writing concerns, etc.

Thursday, Nov. 15th (S)
• Due: Bring a copy of your expanded one-pager if you are planning to peer edit today.
• Class: Workshop in the Media Center.

Friday, Nov. 16th (U)
• Due: Revised and expanded one-pager (now two to three pages) with all drafts.
• Class: Workshop in the Media Center.

Monday, Nov. 19th (M)
• Class does not meet today. I will be available after school if you have questions.

Tuesday, Nov. 20th (T)
• Due: Annotated works cited due.
• Class: Lesson on taking notes for writing from sources.

Wednesday, Nov. 21st (W)
• Due: Work on taking notes.
• Class: TBA. Note: If you are out of class for the math assembly be sure to pick up your annotated works cited before vacation; I will have them ready to return to you today.

Have a great Thanksgiving vacation!

Monday, Nov. 26th (H)
• Due: Continue taking notes; we’ll have a formal note check on Wednesday, Nov. 28th.
• Class: Introduction to The Great Gatsby.