English 09 Q1

Introduction to the unit 1 assignment reviewing the proper use of commas

Introduction to the writing technique, figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification)

An introduction to the writing technique, full circle ending

Introduction to the unit 1 assignment, keeping a double-entry response log on _Homecoming_

Introduction to the unit 1 assignment responding to _Homecoming_ by writing EITHER a comparison/contrast essay, OR a short story

Introduction to humor as a writing technique

Introduction to hyphenated modifiers

Introduction to the writing technique "magic three"

Introduction to the writing technique "magnify the moment"

Introduction to the unit 2 narrative essay assignments

Introduction to the unit 2 assignment on nouns

Introduction to the unit 2 assignment on reading and responding to a novel chosen from the list.

Introduction to the unit 1 assignment on writing a comparison/contrast essay about _The Odyssey_ and _O Brother Where Art Thou_ (or the alternate selection).

Introduction to reading or watching _The Odyssey_ and the informal outline assignment in unit 1

An introduction to repetition as a writing technique