Does that title look odd to you? I have to say I have some issues with the question of suffixes here. To my eye, "analyse" looks fine. But "hypnotize" should be spelled "ize", shouldn't it? And "synthesize" even more so! I found an article that debates the whole issue and suggests either is fine. I know, I know. All you evolutionary linguists out there would just tell me that language is organic and is constantly changing, and change is not bad, etc., etc. Even if our language is all Amercanised (ized) now? O.K. I'll let it go.
Whew. On to today's class:
- I gave back your essays. I am pleased to see the effort, effort, effort you are putting in here. The proof-reading and revisions were great on many of your papers. As I mentioned, this was quite a complex task, so congrats to you for working hard.
- We next looked at a sample synthesis essay from the AP exam. Ultimately, the College Board is trying to ensure you are prepared to write a coherent, well-researched paper in college / university. You need to be able to incorporate multiple sources into a paper that represents your own new ideas and new understandings in whatever field of study you pursue.
- Finally, we discussed the MLK Letter a little bit. Hopefully you have all read it by now and have taken some time to appreciate not only its immense historical, political, and rhetorical significance, but also King's adept use of language, metaphor, contrast, repetition, etc. Did any of you read the essay I posted in the last blog? You should. Really.
Next day: Vocab Unit 6 Quiz; in-class writing practice for 40 minutes; MLK video.
Off to pick up 3 kids and a Tylenol. (That would be a good name for a band!) All that marking has given me a massive headache. But, you're worth it, right? :)
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