English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Friday

• Read Chp. 25+ of October Sky for Wednesday. Work on your 4th study guide!
• Did you miss the 3rd October Sky exam? Read to the end of Chp. 20 of October Sky. 

English 12 Block 3: Homework for Friday

• If not finished, complete your paragraph on "The Pigeon, Icarus".
• In paragraph form and with reference to the poem, discuss the speaker’s conflicting attitudes toward the pigeons.
• Did you miss the final Gatsby exam? It covers Chps. 7-9.
• What does "to what extent" mean as a command phrase?
• Review your schematic handout on essay types. Pay attention to the 2nd and 4th pages: simple compare and contrast and the single issue comparison essays. Both will be part of tomorrow's essay options.
• Dare to learn! Take the Part 3 Gatsby Crossword Challenge!

English 9 Linear: Homework for Monday

• Due Monday: Choose one of the four "Inspiration" poems and describe in a short (3-4 sentence) paragraph 1) the theme of the poem and 2) one example of imagery from the poem.
• Due today: Define 4 words and/or phrases for each of the four poems handed out today.
• Ready for the binder check?