Men (and Women) at Work: March 7, 2018

Focus: How do we begin our poetry papers and projects?

1. Warming up with a brief assessment on Academic Vocabulary: Set 7

2. Building the foundation if you're writing the PAPER:

• Enjoy two new freedoms: Background and structure (see the overview)

• Use the thesis workshop if you're still struggling with your thesis.

• Check out the sample essay.

• Use the Monday Night Checklist before you print and submit your essay.

3. Building the foundation if you're creating the PROJECT:

• Using the proposal as your starting place; submit this or conference with me by Tuesday.

• Creating your own rubric. Bring this with you on the day of your presentation.

• Considering the role the presentation will play in your project (check out "Your God" as an example). See the presentation guidelines.

4. Getting to work, work, work, work

HW: 
1. For Thursday: 
If you're a project person, please PRINT AND SUBMIT your poem before the long weekend.
Complete your assigned book club reading/syllabus by tomorrow.

2. For Tuesday, March 13: Projects and papers due.