English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Wednesday

• For Wednesday, Read Edward Koch's "Death and Justice". We'll do another in-class open book quiz. You may take notes and use them in class. Consider the following issues:
• topic and thesis
• main arguments
• stylistic devices
• your opinion
• 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. 

English 10 Block 3: Homework for Wednesday

• Get ready for Wednesday's vocabulary test on spelling lists 5 to 8!
• Re-read 2.2 and 2.3 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 Thursday

• If not done, read Leo Tolstoy's "How much land does a man need?". Get yourself ready for a multiple choice quiz by creating a study guide with the following ideas:
• Setting
• Characters
• Main Events
• Lessons Learned?