Wednesday, May 24, 2017

English 12 Block 1: Homework for Thursday
  • Read Leo Tolstoy's "The Three Hermits". On Thursday you'll write a 5 mark comprehension quiz.
  • Finish the questions for Tobias Wolff's "Say Yes".
    • Answer in full sentences only!
      • 1. Explain the argument that Ann and her husband are having. (2)
      • 2. Is the husband a sincere man, or is he deluding himself? Explain with reasons. (2)
      • 3. The story is told in the 3rd person limited omniscient point of view. Which character’s perspective is this story told from? Why do you think Wolff made this choice? (2)
      • 4. Explain what you believe to be the central theme of the story. What insight into the human condition is being offered? (2)
      • 5. Nothing is by accident in a short story. Explain what the dogs or the dishwater might symbolize. (2)
  • Did you write the final Gatsby test (Chps. 7-9)?


English 11 Block 2
Homework for
 Thursday
  • We wrote the Act 1 exam on Wednesday (May 24). Did you?
      • Finish the study guide for Act 1!
      • Read your Powerpoint notes!
      • Students not in attendance will write an alternative, paragraph-based exam.
    • Want to read a modern version of Macbeth? Read here.
    • Want to hear the play performed by professional actors? Listen here.
  • With the help of an outline, we wrote a compare and contrast essay last Friday:
    • Compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of October Sky.


English 11 Block 3Homework for Thursday
  • We wrote the Act 1 exam on Wednesday (May 24). Did you?
      • Finish the study guide for Act 1!
      • Read your Powerpoint notes!
      • Students not in attendance will write an alternative, paragraph-based exam.
    • Want to read a modern version of Macbeth? Read here.
    • Want to hear the play performed by professional actors? Listen here.
  • With the help of an outline, we wrote a compare and contrast essay last Friday:
    • Compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of October Sky.