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Homework***English 12*** Homework

        Re-read "Marita's Bargain" on page 3 of the text book.  

Answer questions 1-8 on page 16 of the text book.

Complete the Performance Task (Writing Activity-Diary)
   * Carefully proofread your assignment.
   *  Use your rubric and the Standard for Written Assignments handout for accuracy.
   *  Use loose-leaf paper and blue or black pen only.  

 
 

Excellent English 10

This is an essay prompt from the May 7, 2011 SAT.  

Prompt 1

Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.

Most of us tend to find rules, limits, and restraints irritating. We want to be free of anything that limits our choices. But limitations protect us. Without limitations on our behavior, too many of us will act without regard to the consequences for ourselves, for others, and for the future. Limitations contribute to, rather than take away from, our overall happiness.

Assignment: Do rules and limitations contribute to a person's happiness? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

***This essay is due Thursday September 11, 2014

English 12 Classes A/B Day

This is an essay prompts from the most recent SAT administration in June 2014.

Prompt 1

Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.

What determines success in life is not intelligence or talent, but character: those qualities gained both from living in an honorable and straightforward manner and from learning to deal with disappointment and hardship. Without character, an individual has no hope of true success. Even when competing against opponents of considerable intelligence or strength, those individuals who possess strong character will ultimately win.

Assignment: Does a person’s character determine that person’s success in life? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

A day classes, this is due Friday September 12, 2014

B day classes, this essay is due Thursday September 11, 2014

Quote of the Day

Life goes by fast.

Enjoy it.

Calm down.

It's all Funny.

-----Joan Rivers

Excellent Job English 10

I was so pleased with your short stories today.  I was amazed at the varied and wonderful stories you told and how well they were written.  I encourage you to continue strong and don't let up.  Working well consistently prepares you for better grades, better test scores and better brighter futures.

Continue to be 'Great By Choice.'

Mrs. Nickens

Hello English 12 classes

Food for thought

Your uncle Timmie was driving home from work late one foggy night when suddenly a cow appeared in the roadway.  Unable to stop in time,  he ran into the cow at 45 miles an hour instantly killing bot the cow and uncle Timmie.  Would you eat the steaks that came from the cow that caused poor old uncle Timmie his life?

I'll be checking for your responses.  See you Thursday 4A.

Mrs. Nickens

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it, begin it now.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe