Planning 10 Online Block 1: Homework for Thursday

• Everyone should be finished 1.4 by Wednesday, Oct. 13.
  

English 12 Block 2: Homework for Thursday

• Finish the questions on George Woodcock's "Tyranny of the Clock" for tomorrow.
• 1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time? 
• 2. Why are the years 1540 and 1657 so important to the history of time? Explain. 
• 3. Which group embraced and encouraged the new conception of time? Why? 
• 4. Woodcock is an anarchist who believes that “civilization” ruins the natural freedom and happiness of humankind. How does this relate to the clock? 
• 5. Provide one reason why this is an expository essay. Then, offer one reason why this is not an expository essay. 

English 10 Block 3: Homework for Thursday

• Did you miss today's noun test? You need to see me! It will include pluralization, possession and capitalization.
• Finish the questions for "Belonging to the Dragon":
•  Answer in 2-3 proper sentences each.
1. In the first few sentences, there’s a subtle clue that something going to go wrong. Explain this foreshadowing. (2)
2. Look up allusion in the glossary of Inside Stories ll. Why is the reference to James Dean an allusion? (2)
3. Starla is obviously a rounded character. Explain why. (3)
4. Identify and explain one stock (i.e. stereotypical) character in the story. (3)
5. What is the point of view of this story? Explain with one specific example. (3)

English 12 Block 4: Homework for Thursday

• Finish the questions on George Woodcock's "Tyranny of the Clock" for tomorrow.
• 1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time? 
• 2. Why are the years 1540 and 1657 so important to the history of time? Explain. 
• 3. Which group embraced and encouraged the new conception of time? Why? 
• 4. Woodcock is an anarchist who believes that “civilization” ruins the natural freedom and happiness of humankind. How does this relate to the clock? 
• 5. Provide one reason why this is an expository essay. Then, offer one reason why this is not an expository essay.