Mon, 9/12

In class today, students learned about paper formatting, organization, and effective thesis statements.

HW due Wed 9/14: Write an effective thesis statement for your summer reading paper rewrite.

Wed, 9/7

In class, groups presented their ideas for Vermont reconstruction post-Irene.

HW due Thurs: read Traffic handout and research bike laws, safety, and preparedness suggestions on the following two websites:

Local Motion

VT Bike Ped

Monday, 9/5

In class today, students took notes on the Aristotelian Appeals for persuasive writing and speaking. They received further feedback on their letters to the governor.

HW due Wed 9/6 - Include one of the Aristotelian Appeals in your letter and make final corrections to submit a quality draft in class.