A couple posts ago, I shared a simple and useful writing assignment involving thematic quotations, not necessarily connected to literature. Let’s take a look at an assignment using quotes from specific pieces of literature. But first, let’s take a look at Common Core Standards covered by this assignment W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in […]
Archives for June 2014
Lesson of the Day: Proofreading and Editing
June 11, 2014 By
I like Nathaniel Hawthorne. I really do. But for some reason, I posted two Nathaniel Hawthorne short story study guides and gave credit to Edgar Allan Poe for writing them. Thanks to savvy readers, those errors were brought to my attention and corrections were made. Just in case you didn’t know who wrote “The Minister’s […]
Another Quick ELA Common Core Writing Assignment
June 7, 2014 By
As I write, I’m basking in the joy that is the beginning of summer vacation, but that’s not gonna stop me from helping out my pathetic poor colleagues who are teaching summer school. Of course, you may have come across this quick ELA Common Core writing assignment while in the throes of depression another wonderful […]