Weekly Agenda: December 12-15

Tuesday, December 13
Vocabulary returned
First draft of Definition Essay DUE
Peer Review Day
(Teacher Conferencing optional)
HW: Complete final draft; review for vocabulary quiz

Thursday, December 15
Definition Essay DUE
Vocabulary quiz
Introduction to Exemplification Essays
- What is exemplification?
- How and why does a writer use exemplification?
- Read Ch. 8 pp. 199-201; 209-212
- Read and discuss Ackerman’s “The Vagaries of Taste” (handout)
HW: Read Intro to Exemplification (handout) pp.209-218
Writing: You will be assigned a sense other than taste. The argument is:
“More than any other, the sense of ____________ is essential to the human experience. Then, generate numerous examples to support this thesis (whether drawn from personal experience, anecdotal evidence, or research). Examples should persuade, but can also clarify, explain, add interest, or entertain. Bring this list with you for an in-class assignment next time.


Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!