Compare and contrast the arguments made by Creon and Haimon in Scene III of Antigone to analyze how each character uses rhetoric* to advance his purpose. Make an argument for who you think has the stronger argument (Creon or Haimon) for his beliefs about Antigone’s actions. *(((Rhetoric – The art of using words effectively in speaking or writing.)))

ESSAY BODY MUST HAVE: - At least three arguments between Haimon and Creon, with line references. - A clear point of view from you, but written in third person, about which of the characters you feel has the best argument. - This will likely take you at least three paragraphs.

Conclusion example: The argument between Creon and Haimon in Antigone provides many lessons in the art of persuasion and the principles of law. Many of these lessons can be applied to the present day. If we are to be good citizens and effective leaders, we can learn a lot from these arguments and the drama Antigone. ((((Also, you are only really writing your essay from two or three pages (670-672 or 673. You have to read each of their arguments to make your case))).

Zinsser reading questions for journalism

What does Zinsser say is the secret good writing?

What must writers continually ask themselves?

Why does Zinsser say writing is one of the hardest things to do?

What does Zinsser say is the length of attention span for the average person?

What does Zinsser compare fighting clutter to?

Writing improves in direct ratio to ...

What are three examples of phrases we use today that are clutter speak?

10th Grade paper due soon

10th Grade Research Paper: Due Oct. 17 Topic: Compare the motivations of Tim O’Brien from the short story “On the Rainy River” and any character from Lord of the Flies that lead each character to compromise their moral integrity. 1. Final product must be two pages (not including Works Cited page) typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font. 2. Must include at least four in-text citations in MLA style. 3. Must have a formal introduction and conclusion. 4. Must have paragraphs that correspond to transitions or new ideas. 5. Must have a Works Cited page in proper MLA format.

1. On pages 76 through 81, what pressures does Ralph face heading into the meeting, or assembly? What things are going through his mind at the beginning of the chapter? 2. On page 89, Simon became inarticulate (hmm, what does that word mean?!) in his effort to explain “mankind’s essential illness” in reference to the beast. What does that mean? 3. Briefly sum up what the following line at the top of page 91 means: “The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away. Once there was this and that; and now – and the ship had gone.” 4. What important turning point occurs on page 91? (A turning point is a significant plot development that changes the outcome of the story and the characters). 5. What is it that Ralph, Piggy, and Simon begin to long for on page 94?

Lord of the Flies, Chapter 1 1. How did the boys end up on the island? 2. What object do Piggy and Ralph find in the water? 3. What does that object symbolize? 4. What does Piggy suggest has happened to their families back home? 5. What is the “platform” that is mentioned in the book? 6. Why does jack argue that he should be chief instead of Ralph? 7. What does Ralph decide the boys should do in the first expedition? 8. What argument does Piggy posit as to why he should go on the expedition, too? 9. What does Ralph tell Piggy his job is? 10. How does the author describe the coral reef enclosing a part of the island (p29)? 11. When Jack is about to stab the piglet, he realizes “what an enormity the downstroke would be”. What does that mean? 12. What does Jack say after failing to stab the pig?

Thursday, September 5

These are the words for the next 10th grade Literature vocabulary test: Foray, Regime, Emit, Conscientious, Venture, Indelible, Adept, Cantankerous,Rejuvenate, and Tranquil. Mr. Neill

Thursday, August 29

I have been really slammed, trying to get our new online gradebook system mastered and getting to know students and starting the year off.

I know I need to do better at updating this site daily and I will do my best.

Sophomores: We are finishing up "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. The students will have a test Friday and we will finish watching clips of the movie version of the story.

Seniors: We are wrapping up the Anglo-Saxon period, which included Beowulf and some other short stories. We will have a test on Friday and get ready to begin the Medieval Period, which will include the Canterbury Tales. If students aren't already reading their novels for their Capstone Project, they really need to get busy on that. We are already almost halfway through the first nine weeks. The first part of the Capstone project is due Sept. 22 and the last part of Part I, which is a three-page paper, is due Oct. 3.

Journalism: We are learning about journalism ethics and libel law. We are working on setting up an online newspaper and will be working toward that goal in coming weeks. Students will have a test next week over basic terms and concepts we have covered in class. They will also take the Student Learning Objective Test for journalism next week.

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