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.