Lit Analysis Finish Work

You're entire paper should be written now.  We have two things left to do:

1.  Silent Reading Table

You'll bring a paper copy of your essay to class with you on Monday.  If you will miss class for ANY REASON, please email me your essay (to ms.kim.grissom@gmail.com) BEFORE your class meets to ensure that you get feedback as well.  This is your last chance to get helpful feedback for revision before you turn in your final for a grade.

The feedback for this activity will focus on good points, evidence, and writing; questions or areas for clarification; and ideas for improvement.  This will NOT be an editing session, though you may make (or receive) general comments such as "messy mechanics--be sure to edit" or "make sure you check your 'you' and 'I' usage" or "you really love commas" as ideas for improvement.

2.  Self-editing/Polishing Handout

After Monday, I will post information here on the blog to help you walk through your revised, completed draft for editing and polishing details.  Next year you'll be going to college.  It is time--perhaps past time--to learn a few simple rules for yourself.  I'll provide you with a checklist, a good strategy, and some important rules to follow to make your final draft grade-ready.