1. AP Language and Composition “It’s a think-then-write Thursday!” March 5, 2009 Mr. Houghteling

2. AGENDA ACT Math reflection Writing Exercise– Use of modifiers—Do 1-5 on pages 793 Mark Twain’s “Corn-Pone Opinions” (717-721). Present your findings.

3. ACT Math Please describe your experience taking the ACT Math section. –What were the challenges you faced? –Did you use a specific strategy? –Do you need one?

4. “Corn-Pone Opinions” Read Twain’s essay. Using a dialectical journal, annotation, or other graphic organizer, analyze Twain’s essay. In pairs or trios, work together to come to some conclusions about Twain’s style, rhetoric, and meaning. Be prepared to present your findings during class onThursday.

5. Homework Review the suggestions on page 796, paying close attention to question 8. Which of these options is the most worthwhile to you?