ECE Writing

This is a helpful link that walks you through the process of including images into your paper:

https://vimeo.com/64724480

Open this link for MLA paper guidelines (including box quotes, citing images/photo, works cited page, etc.): 

https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Hacker-Sample%20MLA%20Formatted%20Paper.pdf

AP Lit Exam Practice

This is a great resource for AP Lit exam practice! Give it a try!

http://www.learnerator.com

English I

Check out this timeline for the Odyssey!

http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/php/homer/index.php?page=timelines

Interested in reading the entire text? Here is the link for the Fagles translation:

http://www.boyle.kyschools.us/UserFiles/88/The%20Odyssey.pdf

The Odyssey Introduction Activity:

Station 1: Map the Journey

Objective: We will use the interactive maps to gain a better understanding of what takes place during Odysseus' journey.  This will help us better understand the epic as we read and study it in class.

Directions:

1. Access the interactive maps on the computers.

http://esripm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=4fc9153f4d9248b9bab7011e3950b552&webmap=962ca9da38bf4c5e9439a6acf3dd1b3e#

2. Choose 2 major events
3. Summarize the events on lined paper

Part 2: Test your knowledge!

Part 3: Current Events

Task: Go to an online newspaper / news channel. (If you go to the Media Center website, there is a link for news.) Find current stories that represent man’s downfall created by man’s own choices. Summarize the current event and identify what human behavior caused the downfall / consequences.

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT for AP Literature / ECE class 2015-2016

AP Literature/ECE:

• Syllabus and expectations: /files/user/273/file/AP%20ECE%202014-15%20KNOWE.docx

• Here are some useful links:

  • argument writing tutorial for our inquiry-based papers (UConn requirement).  Please review as needed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAmgEa1B1vI&safe=active

  • MLA help: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/12/

  • Research and organize your notes: http://www.easybib.com/

  • Works Cited format: Works cited format

English 1-H:

• Syllabus and expectations: /files/user/273/file/English%201H%202014-15%20KNOWE.docx

• Here is a useful link for essay writing: /files/user/273/file/Key%20Points%20to%20Remember%20When%20Writing%20the%20Essay.docx

English 1-A:

• Syllabus and expectations: /files/user/273/file/English1%202014-15%20KNOWE%20FINAL%202.docx

• Here is a useful link for essay writing: /files/user/273/file/Key%20Points%20to%20Remember%20When%20Writing%20the%20Essay.docx

Remember, you can always contact me at mknowe@wlps.org or 292-5847!

Have a great year!