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= **Week Three: Monday, Feb.14-Fri. Feb. 18 ** =

Monday: SSR. Today's essay, "Rink Rage" (p.320-325 in //Imprints//) is an expository essay. Pay close attention to the way it is written. Make note of the ways the author builds support for his thesis. You will be asked to write your own expository essay this week. This will be a piece you may consider as evidence for your portfolio. Tuesday: SSR. Today we looked at a second expository piece called, "Hockey Night in Port Hawkesbury" (you will receive a photocopy). At the end of the essay you will find an activities list. Take a look at #3. You will write a personal essay (as directed) in which you explore an aspect of yourselves that sets you apart from other members of your family. Think back to the discussion from yesterday; you should begin with an episode that clearly illustrates the issue (a narrative). Then consider using other techniques: you could compare yourself to other members of your family; describe how it makes you different or makes you feel; give examples**;** explain the cause of your difference and explain its effect**;**add anecdotes**,** etc. A workable DRAFT must be ready for a Peer editing exercise on **Tuesday, February 22nd**. You will be given writing time in class tomorrow. Wednesday: SSR. Work on expository essay draft, due Tuesday. Thursday: SSR. "I Am" collage. Present to class on Thursday, February 24th.  Friday: No School. Snow Day.