Wednesday, February 19, 2014

2/19

Warm-up:  What is the best way to write the underlined portion of the sentence?  Why?  Explain the grammar behind your choice.
Being that she has a gift for comic timing, Esmeralda is a natural when it comes to storytelling.
A. Being that she has a gift for comic timing
B. In having a gift for comic timing
C. With her gift for comic timing
D. Although she has a gift for comic timing
E. Comically timed

Classwork:  discuss synthesis essay expectations and prompt; write essay (40 mins)
 Synthesize  information from at least three of the sources and incorporate it into a coherent, well-developed essay that argues a clear position on whether U.S. citizens should be obligated to contribute financially to less fortunate people. Make sure your argument is central; use the sources to illustrate and support your reasoning. Avoid merely summarizing the sources. Indicate clearly which sources you are drawing from, whether through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. You may cite the sources as Source 1, etc., or by using the descriptions in parentheses.
Source 1 (Russell), Source 2 (Singer),  Source 3 (Hardin),  Source 4 (Betjeman)

Homework:  study for SAT

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