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10th Grade – English Language Arts – Robin Blair

Today’s Assignment

Today’s assignment includes grammar and the conclusion of work on your essay about Alan Paton’s short story “Ha’penny.” First, read the three rules for possessive nouns. On page 261, read the instructions and example. Complete the 10 phrases as directed. In your completed Paton essay, mark the thesis statement and the topic sentence for each supporting argument (there should be three [3]). You may use a highlighter marker or underline underline these parts of your writing. Next, highlight with a different color, or mark the beginning with an asterisk (*), your explanation for how the supporting argument helps prove the thesis (“_________this shows that ________”). The final portion of you work for NTI Day 9 is to begin reading the short story “Wasteland” by Alan Paton. Read, annotating important details, your thoughts/questions, unfamiliar words and unclear passages.

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drive.google.com/open?id=1lNvOAzUpZi-L5OskwWHvjEcOGj1aTBg6EPy7RKtcSsA, drive.google.com/open?id=1KhzMO5PJUWU0FaEiDP_Oq-GpJ2tFn2jj

Need Help?


If you need to reach a teacher for help about this assignment please email: robin.blair2@knox.kyschools.us