Homework for Friday, March 28th

Read "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift available on googlebooks at:

http://books.google.com/books?id=WCsCR6yVPLIC&dq=a+modest+proposal&pg=PP1&ots=9CT8X-6RhP&sig=5Qr9ummPuuYp1T0K1gnc0wmfjdI&hl=en&prev=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=A+Modest+Proposal&sa=X&oi=print&ct=title&cad=one-book-with-thumbnail#PPP1,M1

Campaign Forum

Feel free to post any and all reasons why you believe your essay assignment is the best. Despite the marvelous examples provided by our presidential candidates, do not resort to belittling or dismantling any of your classmates or their assignments. Instead, focus on what makes your idea and the papers it will produce so special.

Cast your votes here

Please type your name as well as the name of your classmate whose idea you believe is the most interesting, original, innovative, etc.

For example:

Ryan votes for Jane Doe

Homework for Monday, February 18th

Bring a copy of an article that both states a problem and proposes a solution. This can be in any format about any topic. For example: A speech by Obama about the problems with America and some possible solutions, an editorial about the Saints secondary and what they need to do in free agency and the draft, commentary about Britney Spears role as a mother, etc.

Note on Blogs

If you have turned in a blog late, missed a blog completely, or posted something you are not entirely proud of as representative of your intelligence and work ethic... you may post additional entries in order to counteract the impending deduction in overall blog grade.

Homework for Friday, February 8th

Bring four typed copies of your introduction (complete with thesis statement)

Regarding Wednesday...

Class is cancelled Wednesday. A day for recovery and for the posting of the questions and answers to your interview. Do so by 5pm or dire consequences will follow...