Monday, May 6, 2013

Taking a Position and Stating it in a Proverb


In a couple paragraphs, explain the position that you argued in your persuasive speech.
Give the specific reasons and list them as (1), (2), and (3) for why you agree or disagree with the issue you chose.
Then, try to summarize your position in a one sentence proverb.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

If You Lie Down with Dogs...

"If you lieth down with dogs, you shall rise up with fleas."
--Benjamin Franklin from "Poor Richard's Almanac"

Write two paragraphs: one to explain what the proverb means and one to offer an example of its truth.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing.

Write two complete paragraphs about this proverb. Remember: the first paragraph is where you explain the proverb's meaning and give your personal interpretation of it.  The second paragraph is where you offer an example of the proverb's truth from your own personal experience or a story you have read or a movie/show you have watched.