The focus today was on the hit-and-run quote.  Make sure every quote (and paraphrase) is set up with a context (where, when, what circumstance?) and then explained (what is the significance?)  For example, let's look at FDR's famous statement, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself."

(Context) When Franklin Roosevelt gave his inaugural speech on March 4, 1933, he addressed a nation weakened and demoralized by economic depression.  (Quote) "We have nothing to fear but fear itself " he proclaimed.  (Significance) With that message of hope and confidence, the new president set the stage for his next one-hundred days in office and helped restore the faith of the American people in their government.

List of possible attributions: add     remark     exclaim     announce      reply    state    comment     respond    estimate     write     point out     predict     argue      suggest     propose    declare     note     criticize     proclaim     complain    opine     observe     think     note

Expository essay due date: Thursday, Nov. 21. at the end of the period.

Those of you who are working on The Metamorphosis, share that with me by Friday, Nov. 22.