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Guide to Grammar and Writing

Go to this site to take over 100 interactive quizzes.

Olaudah Equiano’s slave narrative is a compelling first hand account of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.  While this particular form of slavery has ended, there are still places in the world where slavery is still practiced. 

Your assignment is to find a web site that can inform us about modern day slavery.  A modern slave narrative would be a great find.

When you find your site

1. come back to the blog
2. type a comment that tells us about the site and why you chose it
3. link the site to your comment by pasting in the address

These are the songs of the 3rd period Creative Writing class at Woodside High School.

Check the comments to read them all.

One of the elements of Native American myths is their ability to be both humorous and serious at the same time.

·        Identify a scene from the novel that is both humorous and serious at the same time. (Name the page number)  Explain your reasons for selecting the scene.

·        Why is this ability to be both humorous and serious so effective in reaching an audience?

Please answer in a comment.

1. Go to the link below and watch or read the story on The Jena Six.
2. Come back to the blog and write a comment of at least 100 words that details your reaction to the story.  Use details from the story, history and your own experience in your comments.

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/07/10/1413220

1. Go to this site and complete the practice quiz.  Then come back to the blog and post a comment with your score and a sentence or two about your strengths and weaknesses on the parts of speech.

http://www.daltonstate.edu/faculty/mnielsen/parts_of_speech1.htm