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Multigenre--Analytical Paper, Group 2, Body Paragraphs
An explanation of what should go in the body paragraphs of the Analytical Paper assignment (group 2) for the American Poetry Project Multigenre Project.
Grammar Practice - 4.18.16
Grammar practice - identifying and correcting common sentence errors (fragments, run-ons, comma splices), identifying and correcting verb errors, identifying correct comma usage.
Shakespeare Familar Tense Explanation
Confused about Shakespearean language? Check out this explanation of how to translate Shakespeare!
Midsummer Night's Dream Close Reading, Act 2, Scene 1, lines 257-266
Close reading of Midsummer Night's Dream for imagery.
CREW--How to Write an Effective Paragraph
How to Write an Effective Paragraph using the CREW method--claim, reasons, evidence, warrant.
Integrating Quotes 1: Lead In
How to set up a quote to use as evidence when writing a paragraph (CREW Method). This video explains how to lead into your quote. Watch the next video to see how to do an internal citation.
Integrating Quotes 2: Punctuation and Internal Citations
This video explains how to cite your quote using an internal citation and what punctuation must be used for the quote to be correct.
"Because I Could Not Stop for Death" Poetry Analysis Example, part 1
Discussion of analysis of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson. Summarizes and explains metaphor/personification.
"Because I Could Not Stop for Death" Poetry Analysis Example, part 2
Discussion of analysis of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson. Explains alliteration and theme.
Geise_Online Learning_Fall 2020
Intro. Video for Mrs. Geise's English Class
Brief Tour of Geise's Google Classroom
How to get enrolled in Geise's Google Classroom and a brief tour to show where everything is.
Geise Week 1 Assignment Overview
A brief overview/explanation of the assignments for Geise's English class, week 1.
Mrs. Minton's Week 1 Intro 2020
First day of school introduction to Mrs. Minton's class.
Assignment Directions for American Themes Discussion
Assignment Directions for American Themes Discussion, Geise Junior English, 2020-2021
Geise Week 2 Assignment Overview Juniors
Overview of assignments for Week 2 of online learning, 2020-2021.
