English 4 CP: Wednesday/Thursday: 10/8,9/14

Benchmarks
*LAFS.1112.4.RI.4.10: Reading proficiency
*LAFS.1112.W.1.2: Process writing with analytical requirements
*LAFS.1112.L.1.2; L.3.4; L.1.1: Editing

Essential Question
*How do I write a thesis statement and organize an essay?
*How are the rules of capitalization applied to writing?

Agenda
** Bell Ringer:
-Do pages 144A in the grammar workbook. Correct your own paper with the graded sheets in the front of the class.
1. Students have the Canterbury Tales Project
a. The assignment sheet is to be the contents page to their assignment. They must turn in all on the list in the order of the list. (W, I, O, R)
2. Students will spend their time in class working on the current project which is due 10/10/14 for full credit, after for severe loss of points.
3. Students are reminded that the students are to read and do assignments on 8 stories beyond the ones required for the compare/contrast essay project.
4. Extra credit possibility:
- Write a half page or more essay about homecoming. You can cover anything in any direction. I'm looking for clever, creative, and/or complete description; insight; thoughtfulness; organization.
5. The analytical work on the other Canterbury Tales stories is due Monday and Tuesday of next week.