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	<title>School Notes</title>
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	<description>by Prof. Bradford</description>
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		<title>Sample &#8220;Crank&#8221; outlines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A)	Themes of Crank
Introduction:
•	Clever Hook
•	Topic Overview: Basic info…
•	Thesis Statement: Opinion driven sentence(s). 
Despite the sensational details and the glamorized accounts of drug taking, Ellen Hopkins’ book delivers a sobering message; those who take “meth” will lose control of their behavior and morality.
“I sank down into my pillow” (286).
Body Paragraphs:
A)	Sensational / Glamorization
	Examples from the text and my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/05/04/sample-crank-outlines/</link>
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		<title>Great Article about Ellen Hopkins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the link:
http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/1471400.html
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		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/04/18/great-article-about-ellen-hopkins/</link>
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		<title>Wade&#8217;s Guide to Thesis Statements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can check out my interactive guide to introduction paragraphs &#8212; something i made way back in 2007.
Here&#8217;s the link:
http://www.wadebradford.com/thesis.html
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		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/03/30/wades-guide-to-thesis-statements/</link>
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		<title>MLA Citations and Works Cited</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tip #1 Provide context &#8211; lead into the quote by giving the person&#8217;s name.
Tip #2 Paraphrasing does not require quotes, but you must have a citation.
Tip #3 Italicize BIG THINGS, put quotes around &#8220;little&#8221; titles.
Tip #4 Quotes from the internet don&#8217;t have page numbers. 
Sample of Works Cited Page:
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
www.easybib.com
I asked President Obama about his favorite [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/03/28/mla-citations-and-works-cited/</link>
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		<title>Proposal Argument</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Argument – Proposal Essay
Students will create a +6 paragraph essay that: A) Proves that a problem exists and B) Provides well-thought, viable solution(s) to fix or alleviate the problem.
Students are free to choose a “problem” from a wide range of areas:
•	Environment Issues
•	International Issues
•	Criminal/Legal Issues
•	Internet/Social Media Issues
•	Local Issues (Problems in your immediate neighborhood)
If this seems very [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/03/23/proposal-argument/</link>
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		<title>Narrative Writing Assignments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sample Paragraph #2:
Write at least one paragraph that narrates one of the following:
A)	A surprising event that happened to you.
B)	An annoying event that happened to you.
Incorporate description, action, and personal reflection.
Due: Feb 24th
Narrative Essay
Create a five-paragraph essay that tells a true story about someone whom you know personally.  Provide narrative detail in order to recount [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/02/17/narrative-writing-assignments/</link>
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		<title>Sample Paragraph #1 &#8211; Describe a Significant Location</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sample Paragraph #1:
Describe a significant location (a place to which you feel emotionally connected).  You may wish to describe how you felt about this location in the past, and how you feel about this location today. 
Consider using imagery, narrative detail, and metaphoric language to give your reader a vicarious experience.
You may use material [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/01/26/sample-paragraph-1-describe-a-significant-location/</link>
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		<title>Notes on What We Have Learned So Far&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Objective Writing: Fact-based, no opinion, unbiased information.
Subjective Writing: Opinion-based, expressed personal points of view, often creative/emotional.
We will be using both objective and subjective details in most of our essays, combining reliable information with our thoughtful opinions. 
Persuasive Writing: Any form of writing that attempts to convince the reader.  We discussed how some forms of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/01/26/notes-on-what-we-have-learned-so-far/</link>
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		<title>M02 &#8211; Reading and Assignment Schedule (Mon/Wed)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Eng M02 Reading and Assignment
Jan 19th: (Wed) Discuss &#8220;The View of 80&#8243; (p. 90 &#8211; 98)
               Descriptive Writing Workshop
Jan 24th: (Mon) Discuss The Prose Reader (p. 170 &#8211; 190)
Jan 26th: (Wed) Compare / Contrast Workshop 
Jan 31st: (Mon) Discuss The Prose [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/01/19/m02-reading-and-assignment-schedule-monwed/</link>
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		<title>English M02 &#8211; Spring 2011 (Course Syllabus)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[English M02: Introduction to College Writing
Prof. Wade Bradford
Room: AC 103
Mon/Wed 2:30 – 3:45pm
Course Number: 39864
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the elements of composition and critical reading and is designed to assist them in making a successful transition to English M01A. It emphasizes grammar, sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing. 
Course Objectives:
Students will learn to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wadebradford.com/blog5/2011/01/13/english-m02-spring-2011-course-syllabus/</link>
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