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Title: Bell Work 5508


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Bell Work 5/5/08
  • Why, in your opinion, was Bless Me, Ultima chosen
    for the English 11 (American lit) curriculum?

2
Bless Me, Ultima persuasive essay!
  • You have been exposed to Bless Me, Ultima.
  • You undoubtedly have an opinion about it.
  • Now, you need to share your opinion via a
    persuasive essay!

3
Your essay will have
  • An original title- not the assignment name!
  • 5 paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each
  • An introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and
    a conclusion paragraph
  • Evidence to support your claims
  • Your opinion on whether Bless Me, Ultima should
    or should not be read in English 11 classes at
    IRHS.

4
Your essay will NOT have
  • The words I, you, we, us, our, were, youre,
    Im, etc. Make your stand in a general way. If
    your essay contains one or more of the above
    words, you will get a ZERO on it!
  • Spelling errors
  • Agreement errors pronouns and subject/verb
  • Word confusion too, two, to, their, theyre,
    there, etc.

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Due dates
  • Prewriting- end of class today
  • Rough draft end of class BLOCK day
  • Peer editing/revision will be done in class on
    Thursday.
  • Final draft BEGINNING of class Friday!
    Prewriting and rough draft must be attached!
  • Grade will be in the writing category (30 of
    semester grade)

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Prewriting
  • Write down all the reasons BMU should or
    shouldnt be read.
  • Write down quotes and page numbers that support
    your argument.
  • You can use bullet point notes, a formal outline,
    a web, or any other form of notes but they must
    be written down for credit!
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