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Posts to this blog have been suspended until further notice. If you have questions about a homework assignment or anything else regarding the P English 2 course, please email me at jlafollette@hilmar.k12.ca.us. You may also call me at the school number, 209-667-5903, ext. 231.

Monday, April 16, 2013

Due: nothing

In class:
Quickwrite: Why do people hold grudges? How can a grudge affect a person's life? Give examples to support your ideas.
Read "The Interlopers" on page 396.

Homework:
None

Friday, March 8, 2013

Due: nothing

In Class:
Continued working on the expository outlines from yesterday.
Review for the CAHSEE. Click here for the handout from class. 
Click here for the booklet to fill in the blanks on the handout. 

Homework:
Finish the expository outlines. Due Monday.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Due: nothing

In Class:
Trip to library for SSR books.
Choose two expository prompts from this handout (#2, 6, 11, or 13) and write an outline for each as if you were going to write an essay. You do not have to write the actual essay, just plan for it.

Homework:
Finish outlines.
Bring your SSR book NEXT MONDAY, March 12th. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Due: nothing

In Class:
Review the format of a business letter.
Discussed how to get an A on the business letter. Click here for a link to the presentation from class.


Homework:
Finish the business letter.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Due: two handouts from Friday.

In Class:
Brainstorm topics for a business letter. See Miss LaFollette for the instructions if you were absent.
Discussed Business Letter Format.

Homework:
1) Choose a topic for your business letter.
2) Look up any addresses you need.