Extra! Extra! Extra credit

World Lit extra credit: to end our unit on poetry, and to help you get some extra points added to your grade, complete the following assignment.

First, click here.

This will link you to an online poetry magazine with 11 poems.

Next, read ALL the poems.

Finally, leave a comment on this post telling me which poem you liked best and why--don't just tell me it was "cool" give me specifics. Please answer using 2 sentences or more, and use correct spelling and grammar.

Enjoy!

Just for fun: poetry magnets

Bored? Need to jumpstart your brain with creative ideas?
Play around with these fun poetry magnets here
You can even save your creations and share them with others

MLA citation help

Hooray! I have found a site that helps with formatting MLA citation for the sources you have to include on your works cited page. You fill in the information the site asks for, and then the site "poof!" arranges it in proper MLA style. You can then copy and paste it to your works cited page. Feel free to use this as it helps you learn proper formatting.
Here is the link: Son of Citation
If you have found other helpful MLA tools on the web, please share your findings in a post.

Brainypics contest

You can earn extra credit for my class AND earn prize money for you (and Lakeside) if you enter the brainypics contest before Dec. 7 or if you enter the video contest in January.

What is this contest? Click here for rules: rules
Click here for the brainypics webpage: webpage
To enter the contest, you must create a user account: click here
To see my favorite brainypic: click here

You may submit more than one pic or video. Each submission will get 5 points added to your homework score. Please publish a link to your submission in the comment box for this post.

If you have any questions, please contact me or leave a comment on this blog.

American Lit Persuasive Essay

Due Dates for your essay:
Wed 9/16 graphic organizer due
Fri 9/ 18 draft #1 due--it needs to be properly formatted and either written in pen or typed
Fri 9/ 25 final, typed draft with MLA works cited page

Here are links that will help you as you craft your persuasive essay:

using TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES

explanation of a persuasive 5 paragraph essay

example of a persuasive essay

AND, most importantly, the MLA GUIDEBOOK

American Lit intro video

Here is the link for the video notes we discussed in class today.

American literature 1700-1800

Easy Extra Credit

Post a reply to this question by Friday, August 21 and get 2 extra credit point added to your first homework assignment of the year. Your reply must be in complete sentence form and use correct grammar and spelling to get points.

QUESTION: What is your favorite book you ever read? Why is it your favorite?