1. English 2 - March 11th Agenda Warm-Up: Sassy Gay Friend
Shakespeare Persuasive Essay
MLA Format
Rough Draft Work
Notebooks/Wrap Up
You Will Need
Notebook TOC
Paper to hand in
Writing implement
Essay Outline Handout

2. Warm-Up: Sassy Gay Friend Hamlet
Write a summary of the alternative ending in which Ophelia is still alive, sane and has the support of her best friend. How does she change the story?

3. Shakespeare Persuasive Essay
Today’s Goals:
Flawless MLA formatting for essays.
Complete or mostly complete rough draft.
Bonus goal: submit to Turnitin.com before leaving class.

4. Wrap Up
Do the following, then return to your seat for the conclusion of the class:
Put away your computer
Retrieve your notebook
Put “Sassy Gay Friend” Warm-Ups in Turn-In Box

5. Upcoming Schedule:
March 11th: Review MLA formatting and complete rough drafts. Submit rough drafts to turnitin.com before Tuesday.
March 15th: Complete online peer-review IN class (no credit if not completed 3/15). Edit essay for transitions and flow.
March 17th: Essays due before class. Watch Lion King and analyze how tragedy is transformed into children’s movie.