Notes and Homework from Friday

Before I post the pics from Friday, I just want to say that I'm surprised and a little disappointed that we didn't have a more fruitful conversation about essays and writing on Wednesday. I'm confused: I was under the impression (mostly because of less-than-whispered complaining) that you guys had some built up consternation about essay grades and my expectations of you. This was my earnest attempt at mitigating your concerns and the deafening silence of both periods was wildly unexpected. Couple that with an out-of-class schedule long absent of students wanting to talk about how to improve and I'm going to assume that all is well-received, accepted, and appreciated. Your rate of improvement is solid - I'll try and rely on that as an indicator of dedication.

Now to Friday's notes and HW: