English 10 Blocks 2/4: Homework for Monday

• Read "The Way up to Heaven" and answer these questions:
• 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)? (Think about Mrs. Foster’s personality.)
• 5. Has Mrs. Foster committed a crime? Why or why not?
• BONUS: 
• 6. Explain one hint in the middle of the story (i.e. a foreshadow) that gives us a clue about the ending.
• Did you finish the capitalization test today?
• Complete the following essay for Wednesday, Oct. 18:
• Should 16 year-olds be considered adults, children or something in between?
• Don't forget to include a cover page!

Communications 12 Block 3: Homework for Monday

• Read "The Way Up To Heaven" and finish questions #1 and 2.
• Did you write the capitalization test?
• Read "The Sniper" and complete questions 2,3,4 and 6 on p. 218. 

English 12 Block 1: Homework for Tuesday

• Read Joan Didion's essay on the cathedral in San Salvador and finish the following questions. Don't have a essay booklet? Come see me!
• 1. What do we learn about the Central American country of El Salvador and its capital city, San Salvador, of the 1980’s? Explain with examples. (3)
• 2. What mistake does Didion make regarding her comment about spending time in church? (2)
• 3. What is the condition of the Metropolitan Cathedral? Why is it in this condition? (4)
• 4. Why do you think Didion is happy that so many people dislike the condition of the cathedral? (2) [This is a challenge!]
• 5. In which ways is this a descriptive essay? Be specific. (3)