Good morning!

English 9
Today we'll be taking one more step towards your first composition. After we do our work today, I'll ask you to keep your progress inside your folder at the front of the room. I'm currently marking your creative writing work for "Lather, Nothing Else".

Yes, you will get back your presentation marks today.

We discussed the form of introduction paragraphs today. Here's the example we used:

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     Many people around the world enjoy the nutrition and flavor offered by apples and oranges. When visiting the local grocery store, patrons are often conflicted between selecting apples and oranges. When considering food choices, one must also consider the nutritional value of the food they eat. Fruits are often used as ingredients in drinks, and selecting an appropriate fruit for this purpose is essential to successful culinary pursuits. Based on the nutritional and culinary benefits of oranges, they are clearly the superior choice when one must decide between apples and oranges.
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Homework

Please read "The Scarlet Ibis" before class on Tuesday.


English 12
Today we'll be viewing the presentation for "Masque of the Red Death". Spoiler alert, Death's in it. I hope you're ready for some killer poetry!