February 7 Agenda
- Short Essay: What is the most interesting thing you have learned about Egypt so far?
- Input: MLA Format
- What is MLA?
- Modern Langauge Association
- What is MLA format?
- A style of writing research papers that is commonly used in colleges
- How do you format an MLA paper?
- See notes
- For extra help, try here
- Independent Practice: Writing an MLA style paper
- Use the highlighted readings you got yesterday to complete the assignment
- Honors: Choose from the following two prompts to write a 2 page essay in class using MLA format
- Standard: Write 1/2 page essay on each of the following two prompts
- PROMPT ONE: What are heiroglyphics? What importance did the Egyptians place on them? Why were they important to the Egyptians?
- PROMPT TWO: What is the Rosetta Stone? How was it discovered/deciphered? Why is it important?
Work due: Papers written (may be homework if not done in class)
