Tuesday, February 26, 2013

OpEd--what's the argument?



Today I would like you to read the New York Times Opinion Page and explore. Find an article that is intriguing to you and read it--closely. Then...


  1. Write a summary of the article. Remember that a summary is the most concise manner of retelling the main points of the text.
  2. Analyze the argument of the text. What is the argument? How does the author present it?
  3. Explain what your opinion is on the matter. What do you think about what the author's argument?

Friday, February 22, 2013

In the News Today


Peruse the news and find an interesting article. Copy and paste the link. Summarize the article. Reflect on the article. Done.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Year of Wonders Reflection

It's over. The novel has ended. Anna is alive and well and the Plague is gone. What did you think of the story? The characters? The resolution? Was it what you expected?

Write a thorough reflection.