Assignment Details

Worksheet, Reading, and Writing Assignment

2017-2018

Freshmen English Period 2 Mon/Wed

Date Due

Dec. 20, 2017

Additional Info

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Period 2

English 1 (Freshmen)

Instructions:

  1. Complete the worksheet on Direct and Indirect Objects THAT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU BY THE TEACHER.
  2. Read page 572 of your textbook. Note the meanings of humorous essay; folk tale, humorous folk tale; hyperbole (pronounced hi-PER- bo- lee); understatement)
  3. Read "Meet the Authors" page 573
  4. Read "The Talk" pages 574-576
  5. Read "Talk" pages 577-580
  6. Write two or three paragraphs discussing why these are considered examples of humorous essays. Include the following: a) why do you believe the authors use humor as a way to make their points? b) How does one know when it is appropriate or inappropriate to make a point?