Mrs. Stevenson Smith’s English

In English 2b, we continue with weekly vocabuly. Quizzes are every Friday. Be sure to study!!

As we look at the differences between fiction and nonfiction, consider how much fiction you read and how much nonfiction you read during an average day. . .

Which type do you have more experience with? Fiction or nonfiction?

What types of fiction do you experience in a day?

What types of nonfiction do you experience in a day?

Tell me what you think. Write a comment that answers these questions above!

What are you currently “striving for success” in at this time in your life? To get good grades? To be a better person? To get a job? To get a scholarship? To stay in school?

For this Theme Paper, you will read about characters who face many challenges while striving for success even though “success” means something different to each of them. Focus on the characterization of each protagonist. What qualities do they each have that will aid them in striving for success? See your assignment paper for more details.