2. Short Story Unit Test: This is a culminating test that assesses the elements of fiction, literary devices, and reading comprehension 3. Required Outside Reading presentation: After reading a novel of your choosing, you will create a presentation and present it 4. Freshmen Research Project: You will research and write about a variety of non-fiction texts concerning the Tech. Unit. 5. The Argumentative essay: Write a persuasive essay that defends or challenges the following statement: "The advancement of Technology is hurting our world". Details are linked below. 6. Of Mice and Men paragraph: Closely examine the protagonists in the novel by John Steinbeck. click the above link 7. Final Exam (multiple choice): A summative exam testing you on all skills learned during the year. 8. Final Exam (in-class essay): A summative essay assessing all writing skills learned throughout the year. |