The Value of Polite Speech

Hi Lovelies -

You worked in small groups today to think and write about the 2015 Q3 prompt on the function or value of polite speech.  Tomorrow in class we will be discussing your claims and evidence as well as looking at released model essays. 

Any of you who want to write the essay for practice, feel free.  I can score it for you.

Also, I mentioned how Aug Pie got scared last night after watching "Jeopardy".  If you watch tonight (7:30 on NBC) take a selfie and you can earn some extra credit.  But actually watch for real.  Cheating on that is a bit beyond lame.

And as a reminder, this Friday is our chance to finish CS 2.0 (if needed) and begin our last round EVER of SAS.  Seriously, let that sink in.  SAS ends on 5/3 FOREVER.  :(  The following Friday 5/10 is a Study Hall for the test, 5/17 we are tearing down my room, 5/24 there is no school, 5/31 is block schedule time for TED Talks and 6/7 is the first day of Finals.  And speaking of SAS, I want the best ones ever.  Solid, interesting, thoughtful, maybe even heartwarming so Room 853 can get the last of the good vibes.

See you tomorrow.

Love and Light,
Beltran

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