Friday, November 14, 2008

Extra Credit

For this assignment, research the origins and evolution of a slang word. This word must be an appropriate and commonly used slang word.

You must include:


  • This assignment is in the form of a small poster (I want to hang these up).
  • Poster must be in color, easy to read, labeled an explained. How you choose to set it up is up to you. Basically: Make it pretty (paint, crayons, magazines, etc. Show your artistic and creative abilities!).
  • Compose a 350 -500 word TYPED explanation of what the word is, what it means, from which word was it derived and how this word evolved into its current meaning.
  • MLA formatted bibliography on the back of you poster.
  • All criteria must be met for up to 10 extra points on a TEST. This can bump your final grade up substantially!

DUE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21. NO EXCEPTIONS!!