WEEK 3

WELCOME TO MONDAY!


YOUR WORK. Due Friday by 5pm.

Everyone did a great job last week of reporting scores and showing work. Thank you! If you're confused about an item, write me a question there in your work. 

1. Work through the ACT q set Passage I, (Just the first 15 items; we'll do the rest of the packet over the next couple of weeks). Here are the corrections and review.  

2. Pronouns & Antecedents (Ex 12 and 13, p.610-612 if you have the green textbook). Corrections and review. 

3. LBGB...

Read chapter 2 and do the following: 

a) Read the outlined BOX on page 27. What are Mr. Beals' thoughts on pronouns? I bring this up here because I use a pronoun this way on page 26. Find the reference (there are actually a few) and write the sentence out.

b) Read "Active and Passive Voice" on pages 34-37. What are the two advantages to active voice? What are the three appropriate times to use the passive voice?

c)  Write correct sentences using each of these (you may model my examples):

i. less

ii. fewer

iii. amount

iv. rise

v. raise

vi. sit

vii. set

viii. lie

ix. lay 

4. Revise the Helmet Law essay if you need to.

5. Revise the Separate Gender Classroom essay. 

6. ACT essay prompt #3 first draft. Write a well-argued essay on the following prompt:

In the coming months and years, the US federal government plans to implement facial recognition technology in all public spaces (not only airports and train stations, but parks and street corners). Some groups have sounded the alarm on such measures, claiming that they not only violate the 4th amendment’s protection from unreasonable search and protection of privacy, but will be ineffective in catching potential threats. They also argue that the government has no business tracking the movement of its citizens. Others claim the new technology will better ensure the safety of the nation's citizens. Should such technology be the standard rule for all of our nation’s public spaces? In your essay, take a position on the issue. You may write about either of the two points of view, or you may propose a different point of view. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Remember the basics we've covered this far: Three-part structure (intro, body P's, conclusion); a counter-argument KNOCKED DOWN!; plenty of detail and supporting evidence. Also remember this: your strongest argument is the BIG argument based on principle (the principles of privacy or of public safety). Give that one (whichever direction you go) the attention it deserves (It's also the best counter-argument to knock down, so look for the opposition's best, most principled argument, state it fairly, and then kick it to pieces). 




Have a great week!