English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Tuesday
- If not done, finish the following questions for George Woodcock's essay, "The Tyranny of the Clock":
- 1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time? (2)
- 2. Why are the years 1540 and 1657 so important to the history of time? Explain. (2)
- 3. Identify and explain one stylistic device that Woodcock utilizes in the essay. (2)
- 4. Woodcock is an anarchist who believes that “civilization” ruins the natural freedom and happiness of humankind. How does this relate to the clock? (2)
- 5. Provide one reason why this is an expository essay. Then, offer one reason why this is not an expository essay. (4)
- Answer in full sentences. Ensure your answers are full and thorough. Don’t start with “Because”, “So”, “That” or “Which”. Hand in your answers on a separate piece of paper.
- If not done, finish the following questions for Jo Ann Parker's "What is poverty?":
- 1. What is the main point (thesis) of this essay?
- 2. Explain at least 3 major examples or illustrations in Parker’s essay. This should take at least three sentences.
- 3. Explain one stylistic device used in this essay.
- 4. Explain how this is an expository form of essay. This should take at least two sentences. Is it completely expository? Why or why not?
- 5. Evaluation: What did you like and/or dislike about this essay? Be specific.
English 10 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday
- Re-read 2.1 and 2.2 of Romeo and Juliet.
- Review this section via the No Fear Romeo and Juliet website. Re-read the original Shakespearian text and then read the modern English interpretation.
- Miss today's Act 1 test? Finish the Act 1 Study Guide and come see me at lunch or after school:
- The test will be a mixture of fill-in the blank, multiple choice and short answer responses.
English 12 Linear Block 1: Homework for Tuesday
- Read Leo Tolstoy's "How much land does a man need?". Get yourself ready for a multiple choice quiz on Tuesday by creating a study guide with the following ideas:
- Setting
- Characters
- Main Events
- Lessons Learned?