English 10E

1. Begin drafting your literary analysis of "Theories of Relativity" -- your rough draft is due Wednesday, your final draft is due Friday.
You may choose ONE of the following topics (or if you want to write on your own topic, run it by me first):

A.  How is life on the street so difficult in this novel? What are 3 hardships Dylan has to endure/overcome?
B.  How is Dylan able to escape life on the street in the end? What are 3 reasons for (or people behind) his success?
C.  Dylan's theories changed over the course of the novel.  Describe his (good and false) theories and the effect they have on his life.

2. Essay format:

A. Introduction --> general background facts, SUMMARIZE the plot, THESIS
B. First body paragraph --> topic sentence, 2 supporting sentences, 2 quotes, 2 explanation sentences, transitions, concluding sentence
C. Second body paragraph --> as above
D. Third body paragraph --> as above
E. Conclusion --> restate THESIS, summarize body paragraphs, end with recommendation

*Please consult the handout I gave you today for help with quotes and structure.

Communications 12

1. 183-200 Messenger work due
2. Read 200-221
3. Work for 200-221 due tomorrow, Tuesday November 20th

English 11

1. Finish film
2. Begin drafting essay/finding quotes --> Literary analysis due Thursday, November 22nd.