English 12 Block 1: Homework for Friday

• Read and complete the paragraph for "Beyond the Snowbelt". 
• If you've missed the previous two paragraphs, please come see me. You'll need to do them in class.
• Review these notes on quotations. 
• Review these poetry notes on theme, imagery and sound play.
• Review these short prose notes on conflict, plot, characterization, conflict, point of view and didactic writing.

English 11 Block 2: Homework for Friday

• We'll be writing a personal essay on Friday. Complete your brainstorming for the two topics handed out today and complete an outline for both topics. We'll flip a coin tomorrow to decide which topic we're responding to.
• The two topics are...
• With independence comes increased responsibility.
• The best gifts are the simplest ones.
• If not completed, finish the Act 5 Study Guide and final test (on Acts 4 and 5).
• Consider why Macbeth is a tragedy and how Macbeth and his wife reverse their roles over the course of the play.
• Finish the Act 4 Study Guide.
• Want to read a modern version of Macbeth? Read here.
• Want to hear the play performed by professional actors? Listen here.

English 11 Block 3: Homework for Friday

• We'll be writing a personal essay on Friday. Complete your brainstorming for the two topics handed out today and complete an outline for both topics. We'll flip a coin tomorrow to decide which topic we're responding to.
• The two topics are...
• With independence comes increased responsibility.
• The best gifts are the simplest ones.
• If not completed, finish the Act 5 Study Guide and final test (on Acts 4 and 5).
• Consider why Macbeth is a tragedy and how Macbeth and his wife reverse their roles over the course of the play.
• Finish the Act 4 Study Guide.
• Want to read a modern version of Macbeth? Read here.
• Want to hear the play performed by professional actors? Listen here.