Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

American Transcendentalism: Resistance to Government, or Civil Disobedience

This is a "hypertext" version of Thoreau's essay. All you have to do is click on the text to enhance your understanding. I suggest you read this soon since you will have an in-class writing assignment.

http://www.archive.org/details/civil_disobedience_librivox

An audio recording for "Civil Disobedience." Diedrich clicked on "Whole Item 128 kbs stream" for the audio to begin, perhaps, you will be able to find another way.

This is a recording you may want to download to your Ipod. If you do, PLEASE follow along while reading the text, then listen to it while performing your daily chores around your home or "zoning-out" in a room without distractions. You will understand the "why" behind my suggestion once you do.

Defend Challenge Qualify Essay

Prepare for the lesson on Thursday and Friday of this week by reading the article by Shea (the author of our textbook) on evaluating the DCQ essay. To determine that you have completed the reading as directed, you will be given a quiz.

Click on the title of this post for the article.

Rhetorical Devices Examination

A Reminder: The date for the TEST on Rhetorical Devices (Schemes and Tropes) has been changed to Wednesday, 2 December.

Mandatory HIV/AIDS Lessons will be given on Monday and Tuesday (World AIDS is December 1).

Do not rely on the handout alone for review. Recall the numerous times Diedrich has directed everyone to the links for rhetorical devices (tropes and schemes) on nicenet.org?

Study the definitions and the examples on the handout AND on these links and you will do fine. NO EXCUSES!

TEST Format(Matching):
Schemes: 10 Terms/Definitions--10 Terms/Examples

Tropes: 7 Terms/Definitions--10 Terms/Examples

Rhetorical Devices Examination

When you return from the Thanksgiving Break, you will be given a test on the schemes and tropes from the "pink/yellow" handout. Test Format: Matching-Term with Definition and Term with Example

D-Band: Monday, 30 November

A and B Bands: Tuesday, 1 December

If you misplaced this resource, click on the title of this blog entry.

Language of Composition Textbook

Attention A, B, and D-Band Classes:

You are to bring your textbook on Monday (D-Band) and on Tuesday (A and B Band).

Failure to do so will result in a "zero." This will be considered as a "homework" assignment! I will NOT accept any excuses. Also, do NOT ask to go to your locker to retrieve the textbook-I will NOT grant you permission to do so.

"Figures of Speech Served Fresh"

Figures of Speech from the Simpsons

Attention B-Band

Your reward for the return of the lunch applications may have to be postponed until Thursday, 12 November. Your patience is appreciated-you will not be disappointed.