1. February Warm-ups

2. Crossover question
How do the female characters in “The Proposal” and “The Choice” view the idea of love? Support your answer with evidence from the selections.
Use RACE or ABC format

3. View of Love
Poet
Natalya

4. Possible answer
The female characters in the two pieces have a different view of love. Natalya views it as a matter of societal necessity, the poet views it as a choice of the heart having little to do with what others think.

5. Possible answer
The female characters in the two pieces have a different view of love. Natalya views it as a matter of societal necessity, the poet views it as a choice of the heart having little to do with what others think.
Natalya is saying, “What a rascal! What trust can one have in one's neighbors after that!” about Lomov and the next moment wanting to marry him “Yes,…yes, I’m willing.” The poet on the other hand was not following what society thought as she knew they would want to “examine her head” but her heart “Never a thought for another” and “gaily” followed the whistling, strong, but less than wealthy man. Clearly one made the choice based on her feelings, while the other fell for what others thought was best for her, the “idea of being married.”

6. Copy the following quote on a separate piece of paper 2/2/12
“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers”

7. Copy the following in Notes: Expository Essay
Introduction is the first paragraph – get reader’s attention (Truism) and contain a thesis statement or main idea of the essay.
The (3)paragraphs that follow contain supporting details to support thesis
The final paragraph or conclusion should restate your thesis and tie together important ideas and details.

8. Write
Write an expository essay that explains how challenging situations or circumstances can develop our character.
Thesis:
Without challenges we would never grow or change. It is overcoming difficult situations and facing our trials that develops successful, wiser, more courageous people. These people are often able to inspire others.

9. Copy the following in “Grammar”
Transition Words:
About First Whenever
After Second While
After a while Next Until now
As soon as During Finally
At Now In Conclusion
Before Third For example

10. Write
Write an expository essay that explains how challenging situations or circumstances can develop our character.
Thesis:
Without challenges we would never grow or change. It is overcoming difficult situations and facing our trials that develops successful, wiser, more courageous people. These people are often able to inspire others.
Example 1:
Throughout history people who have overcome challenges have become stronger and wiser. Moses had difficulty speaking, but overcame the challenge and led the Israelites out of Egypt and became their courageous and wise leader.

11. Write
Write an expository essay that explains how challenging situations or circumstances can develop our character.
Thesis:
Without challenges we would never grow or change. It is overcoming difficult situations and facing our trials that develops successful, wiser, more courageous people. These people are often able to inspire others.
Example 1:
Throughout history people who have overcome challenges have become stronger and wiser. Moses had difficulty speaking, but overcame the challenge and led the Israelites out of Egypt and became their courageous and wise leader.
Example 2:
In my own life, my father faced the challenge of raising eight children alone after his wife died. Many people tried to get him to separate his children among his friends; but he faced the challenge and worked hard to support his family and provide them with an education. His example of courage and wisdom inspired his children to face their challenges as well.

12. Write
Write an expository essay that explains how challenging situations or circumstances can develop our character.
Thesis:
Without challenges we would never grow or change. It is overcoming difficult situations and facing our trials that develops successful, wiser, more courageous people. These people are often able to inspire others.
Example 1:
Throughout history people who have overcome challenges have become stronger and wiser. Moses had difficulty speaking, but overcame the challenge and led the Israelites out of Egypt and became their courageous and wise leader.
Example 2:
In my own life, my father faced the challenge of raising eight children alone after his wife died. Many people tried to get him to separate his children among his friends; but he faced the challenge and worked hard to support his family and provide them with an education. His example of courage and wisdom inspired his children to face their challenges as well.
Conclusion:
Life is full of challenges, facing them and working through them will make you stronger and wiser for future challenges, and be an example to others. Through overcoming their challenges, Moses led the people to the promise land, and my father led his children to successful independent lives. Challenges will come, facing them and overcoming them develops success and wisdom in your life.

13. Copy the following in “Grammar” section
Among vs between:
Among is used when speaking of more than two persons or things.
The gossip spread among the students.
Between is used when speaking of only two
The airplane flew between the two buildings.
Farther vs further
Farther refers to a physical distance; further refers to additional time, quantity, or degree
The Giants ran farther than the Patriots. You can read further about it in the paper.

14. Copy the following in “Grammar” section
Which vs. That:
Use which to refer to objects or animals in a nonrestrictive clause, or not necessary (set off by commas); use that to refer to objects or animals in a restrictive clause, necessary for meaning.
Planet Fitness Center, which was built last year, is busy every day.
The tennis court that has a sign-up sheet by the door must be reserved.
Accept vs. except:
Accept means “to receive” or “to believe”
Except is a preposition meaning “other than.”
Manning accepted the trophy for the Bears.
Everyone was there except for the Patriots.

15. Copy the following in “Grammar” section
A synonym for “winner” is “victor”
An antonym for “winner” is “loser”
A synonym for “husband” is “spouse”
An antonym for “hot” is “cold”

16. What an expository essay IS NOT:
It is not a personal narrative (a story about you.)
It is not written as a personal opinion. (I think……)

17. What an expository essay IS:
Expository essays are simply essays that explain something with facts, as opposed to opinion. Samples of expository essays include:
Essays that described how to do something.
Essays that analyze or explain events, ideas, objects, or written works.
Essays that describe a process.
Essays that explain/describe an historical event.
An expository essay should have the same basic structure as any typical essay, with an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and a summary. The length of your essay can vary, according to context.
The introductory paragraph will contain the thesis sentence, and the topic of the thesis should be grounded in fact.
The thesis statement must assert your point, suggest your evidence, and structure your argument, all in one. This is necessary for a good reason. If you can summarize your paper in one sentence, you’re more likely to have a tightly-constructed, concise, and readable essay.

18. Write an expository essay:
Explain whether or not “love at first sight” is real love or lust?
Thesis examples:
Love is blind; it often sees beyond the appearance to the heart of an individual. Love at first sight is not love nor will it last.
Examples: Kim Kardashian, my first crush, Tangle
Love at first sight is the beginning of lasting love. It is that initial attraction that draws people together and begins a lasting relationship.
Examples: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Cinderella, my in-laws