English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Tuesday
- Choose one of the poems from the 11x17 handout and write a short paragraph that explains the theme of the poem. (A longer poem might be easier, to be honest.)
- Make sure your paragraph has 7 to 12 sentences, a TS, a body with three different points, and a conclusion.
- Also add a least one properly introduced and cited quotation.
English 12 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday
- We'll start a writing unit on Monday.
- Did you write last Wednesday's fiction test?
English 9 Linear: Homework for Wednesday
- Finish the questions for "Grandmother":
- 1. What do you think the poet means by “silent” in line 8 of the poem? Respond with one or two full sentences. (2)
- 2. Explain the problem(s) the grandmother faces. (2)
- 3. What would the grandmother prefer? Explain in full sentences. (2)
- 4. Explain two sound devices used within the poem. Use quotes to support your answer. (4)
- Are you ready for next Friday's spelling quiz?
- 1. beginning
- 2. benevolent *
- 3. believe
- 4. benefit
- 5. beneficial
- 6. biased
- 7. breathe
- 8. Britain
- 9. buried
- 10. business
- 11. calendar
- 12. carrying
- 13. casualties
- 14. ceiling
- 15. cemetery
