Grammar governs even kings. - Moliere

Nicolas Mignard. Moliere. 1656.

Dig the sweet stache. This statement reminds us that we cannot escape grammar, simply because we cannot escape ordering things. The peasant or the king, if he wishes to be understood at all, will still submit to the order of language. Thus it is that the study of grammar is a noble thing.

 Agenda:

1. Pater noster.
2. Grammar Review Exam (primarily a diagnostic).
3. Lecture on In-class Essays, Timed writes, and other ways of inflicting pain on young people:
1. SAT Essay: What is it and why?
2. SAT Rubric: How do they grade it? 
4. Finish reading and discussing the Omnibus II Intro
5. Copy down HW.