DUE ON THURSDAY 9/8

 There are TWO SECTIONS to the Homework due on Thursday. ( IN YOUR NOTEBOOK)

SECTION 1 - RE-READ the Essay by Gloria Naylor " The Meanings of a Word".
http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/staff/lmbormann/class1/links/files/the_meanings_of_a_word_text_version.pdf

Part I - ( Total 2 Paragraphs) What is the author's purpose for writing this essay? What ideas is the author trying to communicate? Provide two arguments the author is trying to make in her essay and choose one to either agree or disagree with. 

Does the author use Imagery ( vivid words that create a portrait in the reader's mind) in to communicate a particular theme to the audience? Provide one theme with one concrete example and quote to support the theme.



SECTION 2 -  Choose ONE of the articles to print and read in order to complete the writing assignment.
Please complete this assignment in your notebook not your journal.

Part I- In 2 paragraphs, discuss the main idea of the article. What is the author attempting to convey? . Discuss the purpose of the article?

Part II - Create an outline in your notebook based on the article you have chosen. Construct an outline of all the important ideas. Your outline should highlight all of the significant people, places, events and points the author makes. Be sure to print out the "How to Write an Outline" worksheet and follow the format for constructing an outline. Bring your outline and the  printed worksheet to class on Tuesday.

Article 1
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/world/asia/26indo.html?sq=social identity&st=cse&scp=7&pagewanted=all

OR

Article 2
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/nyregion/26names.html

Note: Your written response and outline should reflect the ideas of ONE article. You do not have to read or respond to two articles.  Please print the article out as well as the "How to Write an Outline" and bring with you to class on Tuesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!