Friday, March 8, 2019

English 12 Block 1: Homework for Monday
  • Read Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" for a Monday quiz. Review your notes on point of view and irony.
  • If you missed the original questions, finish these alternate questions for "Say Yes". Answer in full sentences only! Don’t start with “To”, “Because”, “That” or “So”.
    • 1. Why is Ann upset with her husband? (2)
    • 2. The husband sees himself as a good husband. Why is he kidding himself? Explain with reasons. (2)
    • 3. Why do we not get into the thoughts of Ann? (2)
    • 4. Explain what you believe to be the central theme of the story. What insight into the human condition is being offered? (2)
    • 5. Nothing is by accident in a short story. Explain what the dogs or the dishwater might symbolize. (2)
  • Did you write the final UTROD exam? If not, try the Part 3 crossword!
    • Read the remainder of Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD) and finish the 3rd vocab sheet and study guide.

English 9 Block 2: Homework for Monday
  • Complete your rough copy introductory paragraph AND concluding paragraph for the following essay question: "What is courage?"
  • The essay will be due Wednesday.

English 11 Block 3: 
Homework for Monday
  • Did you write the subject-verb agreement test? If not, read over your notes and take a look at the notes here and here.
  • Be ready for next Tuesday's short story test. Review these notes on fiction.

English 9 Linear: Homework for Monday
  • Read Chp. 11 of Tomorrow, When The War Began.
  • The 2nd TWTWB test (Chps. 7-10) was today. Did you miss it?
    • Finish your study guide and study your vocab!
    • Read your notes on "Point of View","Plot" and "Conflict".
  • Ready for the binder check?