English 10 Blocks 2/4: Homework for Wednesday
- 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 Wednesday
- Read "The Way Up To Heaven" and finish questions #1 and 2.
- Be ready for the capitalization test on Monday.
- Read "The Sniper" and complete questions 2,3,4 and 6 on p. 218.
- Read "The Bracelet" and complete the following questions:
- 1. Theme: It is commonly believed that physical “things” are not necessary to remember the people and places we love. How does that belief relate to the ending of “The Bracelet”? (3)
- 2. Who is the protagonist of the story? Explain why using your notes. (2)
- 3. A symbol is an item that stands for a larger idea. What do you think the bracelet stands for? This is an open-ended question. (2)
- 4. Explain one type of conflict in this story. Use your notes if necessary. (3)
- Read "The Trout" (pp. 48) and answer the five questions at the bottom of p. 51. Answer in full sentences only.
- We've finished the visual design project! It was due Oct. 4.
English 12 Block 1: Homework for Thursday
- 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
- Ready for Tuesday's spelling test?
- 1. beginning
- 2. business
- 3. commitment
- 4. competition
- 5. conscientious
- 6. definitely
- 7. disappointed
- 8. dying
- 9. embarrassment
- 10. extravagant
- 11. guarantee
- 12. hierarchy
- 13. independence
- 14. inevitable
- 15. loneliness
- 16. necessary
- 17. nostalgia
- 18. obstacle
- 19. occurred
- 20. optimistic
- 21. perseverance
- 22. privilege
- 23. publicly
- 24. recommend
- 25. rhythm
- Complete your essay for the following topic:
- I am the product of my experiences and the people I know.
- We'll be using the three body paragraphs we've already written.
- Include an introductory and concluding paragraph.
- It must be typed and printed out.
- It's due at the beginning of Wednesday's class.
