Vocabulary: Please be prepared for a quiz on all 20 Greek and Latin roots. You must know the origins, definitions and derivatives. They are listed on a separate blog entry.
Literature: Please finish reading The Scarlet Pimpernel. Look at Purdue OWL. Review and study MLA format.
Essay choices for September 25. Look at these and see if you can work on a plan of attack.
I will give you the specific assignment on Thursday.
The following were taken from www.collegedaleacademy.com:
1. Bravery is a theme of The Scarlet Pimpernel. It is important to many of the characters. Choose three characters and explain how they demonstrate bravery. Use specific examples from the book.
2. In many ways, Sir Percy Blakeney is an ideal man. Choose three of the listed traits and explain how Percy models them- bravery, loyalty, patience, intelligence or cunning, fairness,honor. Give specific examples from the book.
3. Marguerite endures many trials before the end of the book. Choose three of her trials and discuss what lessons she learns through these experiences. Please give specific examples from the book.
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