English 11R Homework (5/21-5/25)
	èFor the final portion of the year, we will review for the final exam on Friday, June 1st èReview sheet is online and will be distributed Monday èThe review schedule is what I am planning to go over on those days, but the topics may vary according to the questions you bring in èIn addition, we will do some work on college essays so that you can leave for the summer with some tools / tips to apply on them.     Monday, May 21 Othelloessay (final version) due College essays   Tuesday, May 22 College essays   Wednesday, May 23 Review Day (In Our Time)   Thursday, May 24 Review Day (The Things They Carried)   Friday, May 25 Blue and White Day – No Class

	English 11R Homework (5/14-5/18)
	Completed final essay onOthello due Monday, May 21 àThe essay, at least initially, will be written in steps to make sure you are staying on pace. Therefore, I have outlined the expected steps you should take at each stage. àBring in your laptops, texts, and ahard copyof each step each day. àFailure to use class time productively and/or completing these steps on time will negatively affect your mark   Monday, May 14 Outline of essay onOthello– typed and printed for class – that must include the following:   èThesis statement that is customized to your particular paper topic – i.e. NOT “Othello is a tragic hero because he is of high status, has a tragic flaw, and experiences a moment of recognition.” èTopic sentences for each body paragraph. Remember that a topic sentence is the point you are going to argue within the paragraph, not a plot tag. èTwo cited quotations for each body paragraph and notes on the points you will analyze. èA plan for the conclusion you will draw from the essay. Remember, an outline is a plan for writing; that plan might change while you are writing.   Tuesday, May 15 Full introduction and one body paragraph due   Wednesday, May 16 Introduction and two body paragraphs due   Thursday, May 17 Completed draft of essay due for revision   Friday, May 18 Editing day