English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Tuesday
- We're working on our poetry project this week. It'll be due on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Start looking for a favourite song and/or creating your own poem. Also, try to find some (dusty?) poetry anthologies lying about on your mom or dad's shelves.
English 12 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday
- Read Garrett Hardin's "Lifeboat Ethics: the Case Against Helping the Poor". Be ready for time-limited questions on Tuesday.
- If not done, finish the questions for George Woodcock's "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 in detail. (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 9 Linear: Homework for Wednesday
- Type up your good copy explanatory paragraph:
- Use the notes from your Interface article.
- Write a complete paragraph of about 8-12 sentences.
- Explain your article like this!
- TS: Bob Smith's "--------------------" explains how/discuses the/argues that ______________________________. [Transition phrase, ...]
- Explain three events, examples and/or points in full detail.
- CS: Overall, what is the author's message? What is your view of this message?
- Use 2-4 introductory transitions.
- 12-14 font size; 1.5x or 2x spacing
- Create a title and include your full name.
- No line breaks, please!