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<br>Instructor, Andy Schlafly | <br>Instructor, Andy Schlafly | ||
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| − | + | We may have seen our first perfect paper this past week. We will decide in class, as the only possible error is this sentence: "This is the central weakness of pure reason: it can be effective only to those who will accept it." Is "effective ... to those" in error? | |
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| − | Write a flawless, well-structured essay of at least 1200 words on one or more of the following topics: | + | Write a flawless, well-structured essay of at least '''1200 words''' on one or more of the following topics: |
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| − | 1. The homeschool baseball team should be | + | 1. The homeschool [[baseball]] team should be [[boy]]s-only. |
| − | <br>2. "Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May," is the Masterpiece of the Week on Conservapedia and the subject of your essay, should you select it. | + | <br>2. "[[John William Waterhouse|Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May]]," is the Masterpiece of the Week on [[Conservapedia]] and the subject of your essay, should you select it. |
| − | <br>3. An example of successful homeschooling is [[John the Apostle]], the author of the [[Gospel of John]]. | + | <br>3. Was [[John the Apostle]] a child? Alternatively, or in combination, is this topic: "An example of successful [[homeschooling]] is [[John the Apostle]], the author of the [[Gospel of John]]." |
<br>4. I am going to attend a [[conservative]] college, and/or will choose a major that prepares me for a successful career. | <br>4. I am going to attend a [[conservative]] college, and/or will choose a major that prepares me for a successful career. | ||
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<br>5. A way to reduce the [[public school]] problem is to shorten the week to 4.5 or 4 days, and allow parental control over the freed-up time. | <br>5. A way to reduce the [[public school]] problem is to shorten the week to 4.5 or 4 days, and allow parental control over the freed-up time. | ||
| − | <br>6. | + | <br>6. Star football player [[Michael Vick]] is currently in federal prison, serving a 23-month sentence for dog-fighting. Do you agree with this punishment and use of federal resources? |
| − | <br>7. | + | <br>7. My favorite subject (e.g., English, Math, Science) is ________, and here is why. |
| − | <br>8. | + | <br>8. The cigarette industry is required to pay for the medical harm it causes, but the billion-dollar [[abortion]] industry does not pay women for the harm that it causes. It should. |
| − | <br>9. Any comparable topic of your own choosing. | + | <br>9. What I like best about the season of [[Spring]] is ________, and here is why. |
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| + | <br>10. Any comparable topic of your own choosing. | ||
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Enjoy! | Enjoy! | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, October 7, 2008
Writing
Ninth Homework
Instructor, Andy Schlafly
We may have seen our first perfect paper this past week. We will decide in class, as the only possible error is this sentence: "This is the central weakness of pure reason: it can be effective only to those who will accept it." Is "effective ... to those" in error?
Write a flawless, well-structured essay of at least 1200 words on one or more of the following topics:
1. The homeschool baseball team should be boys-only.
2. "Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May," is the Masterpiece of the Week on Conservapedia and the subject of your essay, should you select it.
3. Was John the Apostle a child? Alternatively, or in combination, is this topic: "An example of successful homeschooling is John the Apostle, the author of the Gospel of John."
4. I am going to attend a conservative college, and/or will choose a major that prepares me for a successful career.
5. A way to reduce the public school problem is to shorten the week to 4.5 or 4 days, and allow parental control over the freed-up time.
6. Star football player Michael Vick is currently in federal prison, serving a 23-month sentence for dog-fighting. Do you agree with this punishment and use of federal resources?
7. My favorite subject (e.g., English, Math, Science) is ________, and here is why.
8. The cigarette industry is required to pay for the medical harm it causes, but the billion-dollar abortion industry does not pay women for the harm that it causes. It should.
9. What I like best about the season of Spring is ________, and here is why.
10. Any comparable topic of your own choosing.
Enjoy!