Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Losses of Dan Gable

Read the following article from ESPN magazine titled "The Losses of Dan Gable."  Reflect on any connections you can draw between Dan Gable and the gods Demeter and Dionysus.  Make note of any such connections.

This is a very long article!  You do not have to take copious notes.  Just read it and think about the big ideas expressed in the piece.  What sort of a man is Gable?  What are some adjectives you would use to describe him?

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Inform/Explain Writing Assignment

Click here for a description of the inform/explain writing assignment.

Click here for the rubric.

The assignment is due on turnitin.com on Tuesday, September 23rd.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Mentor Text for "The Perfect…"

Click here for a New York Times article on the perfect hamburger.  Use this as a model for your inform/explain piece.