English 10 Block 1: Homework for Thursday

• Read "The Way up to Heaven" and answer the following: 
• 1. Describe the two main characters of the story and the story’s setting.
• 2. What happens to Mr. Foster at the end of the story? Explain!
• 3. Why is it so important that the servants are sent on holidays?
• 4. What is ironic or unexpected about Mr. Foster’s demise (i.e. death)?
• 5. Explain why the author chose the title “The Way Up to Heaven”.
• BONUS: 6. Explain one hint in the middle of the story (i.e. a foreshadow) that gives us a clue about the ending.
• 7. Has Mrs. Foster committed a crime? Why or why not?
• Review these notes on subject-verb agreement.

English 12 Block 2: Homework for Thursday

• Finish these "Death and Justice" questions for tomorrow.
• 1. What is Koch’s central thesis? (1)
• 2. How does Koch organize the body of his essay? Why is this an effective way to support his thesis? (2)
• 3. Which point do you think is his best argument? Why? (2)
• 4. Which point do you think is his least effective argument? Why? (2)
• 5. Is “Death and Justice” more argumentative or persuasive? Explain. (2)
• Review these notes on the apostrophe.

Communications 11 Block 3: Homework for Thursday

• 2.4 is due on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
• For a quick introduction to Powerpoint, read this.
• Email your presentation to colin_welch@sd33.bc.ca
• 2.3  was due on Monday, October 3.