Monthly Archives: February 2011

Multigenre Research Essay (MRE) 750

Two quick notes: 1. The Points Tracker will be screwed up until I plug in your essay grades. And, just to remind you, I’ll grade your essay when you set up your conference. 2. Plug in your 750 link for … Continue reading

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Essay

As I mentioned in class today, we’re going to set Slaughterhouse aside so you can focus more of your time and energy on the upcoming essay. A 750 is still due for Wednesday (post your links in the comments section … Continue reading

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Process-Writing Prompts for SL5 – Chapter 6

Remember to split your time & words in two. Half goes to Slaughterhouse to prepare for our conversation; half goes to your essay. Serenity Is serenity the right response to awfulness? Do you think Vonnegut would say it is? Ground … Continue reading

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Process-Writing Prompts for Slaughterhouse Five Chapter 5

No 750 assignment for Friday. Work on your query letter, and re-read chapter 5. Here’s a preview of some questions we’ll talk about in class that day. The Funny Where’s the comedy in these chapters? Why make it funny? How … Continue reading

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Process-Writing Prompts for SL5 – Chapters 3 & 4

Remember to spend about half your words & time on SLAUGHTERHOUSE to prepare for our conversation, and spend the other half on the mudpit for your essay. The Unholy Trinity Sex and religion and war are constantly getting connected in … Continue reading

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