MIDTERM REVIEW

Scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2004
PART I.

4 Types of Essays (minimum of 5 paragraphs for all 4 types of essays)
A. Expository-requires the writer to give information, explain the topic or define something
B. Descriptive-requires vivid detail and description
C. Persuasive-convince the reader that your point is valid
D. Narrative-a story

GENERAL DIRECTIONS
1. Choose an object, such as a pencil.
2. Write each type of essay on the subject, the pencil.
For an expository essay, explain and define the uses of the pencil.
3. Describe the pencil in full detail. Use at least 20 vivid adjectives.
4. Persuade the reader that the pencil is perhaps the greatest invention in history.
5. Give life to the pencil by creating a story where the pencil is the main character.

PART II.

A. Sentence Diagramming

Sentences will be from the packet including lessons 10-16


PART III.

A. Weekly Vocabulary

The words on the exam will be drawn from only weeks 8, 9, and 10.

Week 10 Vocabulary Words

1. CACOPHONY
2. CALLOUS
3. CARP
4. GRUFF
5. GULLIBLE
6. HAPHAZARD
7. HERETIC
8. PERFIDY
9. PERIPHERAL
10. PHILISTINE
11. SUCCINCT
12. SULLEN
13. TACIT
14. TACTLESS
15. UNFATHOMABLE

Friday, October 8, 2004

TODAY'S AGENDA

1. Journal: Freewrite (10min.)
2. Return signed grade printouts given on 10/6.
3. Take Vocabulary Quiz- Weeks 1-9
4. Finish Defining Vocabulary for Week 10
5. Midterm Review

Homework: Study for your Midterm Exam (Friday 10/15)