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!