Beowulf British Literature September 24, 2014
CRIM (Latin for “fault” and “crime”) CRIM (Latin for “fault” and “crime”) 1. Decriminalize: (verb) To remove or reduce the criminal status 2. Incriminate: (verb) To show evidence of involvement in a crime 3. Criminology: (noun) The study of crime and law enforcement Root Words (Week 3)
PROB (Latin for “prove” and “proof”) PROB (Latin for “prove” and “proof”) 1. Approbation: (noun) A formal act of approval or praise 2. Probity: (noun) Absolute honesty and uprightness (pro-be-tea; not to be confused with propriety) 3. Reprobate: (noun) A person of thoroughly bad character. As a verb, it means to express disapproval. Root Words (Week 3)
British Literature Portfolio You will have a portfolio of your writing for British Literature. STEP ONE: Write your name IN PENCIL on your folder. STEP TWO: Staple your Essay Corrections sheet to the folder (only along the top) STEP THREE: Read over your feedback on your essay.
Essay Corrections For each circled error in your essay, complete the components of the chart in your Writing Portfolio. 1. Number each circled error in your paper and number the errors in your chart. 2. Then, write the name and rule of your error in the second column of your chart. 3. Revise your error to write a correct sentence. Record it in your chart. Typically, for each correction, you will earn half a point back. For this first essay, I am offering full credit. These corrections are due on Tuesday.
Beowulf Annotations
Homework Essay corrections are due on Tuesday. Sections 1-7 of Beowulf are due with annotations for a check.