English II at the Mount

Persuasive Essay Due Dates

October 13, 2011
[Update: Please note that the Geats' due date was pushed back until Tuesday the 25th!]

Please note that due dates for these papers are scattered over the course of the next two weeks!  Be sure you get these papers to me on time -- major assignments carry a penalty of one letter grade taken off per day late!

Danes: Tuesday, October 18th
Volsungs: Wednesday, October 19th
Ylfings: Thursday, October 20th
Waegmundings, Scyldings, & Geats: Tuesday, October 25th

Please feel free to see me at any time with questions.  Additionally, please note that I've included links to the MLA formatting guide (under "General Class Resources") and the persuasive essay rubric (under "Current Assignments") on the "Resources" page of this website.

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Drum roll, please!

October 10, 2011

Introducing, the winners of our “A Lie a Day” contest…

The 2A Geats!

It was a thrilling, come-from-behind victory, with nearly 60 points submitted within the final 24 hours of the competition.  In the end, the other sections couldn’t beat the Geats’ sheer dedication and willingness to sacrifice their individual triumph for the good of the whole.  Congratulations, Geats!  You are all total ballers, and I mean that sincerely.  Way to make Beowulf proud!

Congratulations as well to...


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due 14/17/18 October: Homework (Everyone)

October 10, 2011

Due Dates:

Danes & Geats - October 14th

Volsungs, Waegmundings, Scyldings - October 17th

Ylfings - October 18th


Understanding literature helps us to understand ourselves.  Let’s think of ourselves as the protagonists in a story written by God… what would our own character analysis look like?


For next class, make a poster about yourself using the S.T.E.A.L. acronym as a guideline.


Speech: What is your favorite quote (or one you really like)?

Thoughts: What do you believe strongly in...


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due October 10/12/13: Homework (Everyone)

October 6, 2011
Read the short story distributed in class ("Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.).  If you were not there to get a copy, come pick one up or print from the following link: http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/harrison.html.

Provide an annotation of the story, including the following elements:

While reading...

1. Write comments & questions in the margins of the text.
2. Underline phrases, quotes, etc., which reveal character.
3. Write unfamiliar vocabulary words on a sticky note, index card, or smal...
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due October 6/10: Homework (Everyone)

October 5, 2011
Write a short story about anything... the only requirement is that it has to be at least two pages long (i.e., the front and back of a piece of paper).  You do not have to use vocabulary words.

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due 4/5 October: Homework (Everyone)

September 30, 2011
#1. [College Prep Only] If you did not finish your flashcards in class, I will check them before the test next class.

#2. Study for your quiz on Unit 2 Vocab and Grammar (Nouns)!  Make good use of the flashcards we made!

#3. Finish your persuasive essay graphic organizer and rough draft.  Your draft should be at least six (6) healthy paragraphs in length.

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"A Lie a Day" Leaders

September 29, 2011


And the Waegmundings take the lead!  Time is running out -- get your lies in pronto!

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due 30 Sept / 3 Oct: Homework (Everyone)

September 27, 2011
Please write a rough draft of the introductory paragraph of your persuasive essay for next class.  Make sure you format your paragraph according to the guidelines we went over in class.  Your paragraph must include:

#1. An attention-grabbing opener... PLEASE don't send me to sleep with your essays!
#2. Elaboration on your topic, background on the issue, a discussion about why this issue is significant, etc.
#3. A strong thesis statement summarizing your opinion AND the three major points you wil...
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Updated "A Lie a Day" Standings!

September 21, 2011


Holy Yak!  Suddenly it looks like there's some actual competition... the Geats are still in the lead, but the margin is closing rapidly.  The Waegmundings did a lot of work over the last week, but I'm most impressed at the comeback being staged by the YLFINGS!  And remember... you can submit lies from any day this unit, so it is still ANYONE'S race.  Epic rally time, Volsungs?

** I remembered to weight the data this time, which means that I took the total "points awarded" and divided it by the...

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due 23/26 September: Homework (Everyone)

September 21, 2011
1. Vocab Drama

Using all twenty (20) vocabulary words from Unit II, write a skit/play/drama about any topic.  Make sure you use the words in context  Your play should be formatted something like this:

    MS. KALMAR: My sophomores have developed an insidious plan to convince me to stop giving them Viking facts every day!

    VIKING: Alas, I feel bereft of all happiness in this life now that you've told me this!

(Points Possible: 20)

2. Optional Extra Credit (5 Quiz/Test Points)

As you all know, as ...
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