English 10 Block 1: Homework for Wednesday
- Review these notes on subject-verb agreement and pronoun antecedent agreement for Wednesday's "agreement" test!
- If nor finished, complete (in full sentences) these questions for "The Michelle I Know":
- 1. Is Michelle’s self-pity justified? Explain.
- 2. What factors have contributed to Michelle’s isolation and withdrawal? Consider her situation but also her own behaviour.
- 3. How is Michelle a dynamic character? Explain.
- 4. What is the turning point (or climax) of the story? Why?
- 5. This story’s point of view is 3rd person limited omniscient. With a specific example, explain why.
- 6. What is the theme of this story? [The theme is the main lesson from the story. Try to focus on Michelle’s central challenge, a challenge that most of us may probably face at some time or another.]
English 12 Block 2: Homework for Wednesday
- Finish the following questions for "Grandmother's Victory":
- 1. What does Angelou mean by “powhitetrash children”? (2)
- 2. According to her grandmother, why should Angelou’s family be courteous in the face of such obvious rudeness and discrimination? (2)
- 3. Why is Angelou’s grandmother victorious? (2)
- 4. Offer two reasons to explain why this is a narrative essay. (4)
Communications 11 Block 3: Homework for Wednesday
- 3.2 is due Monday Oct. 24.
- 3.1 is due on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
- 2.4 was due on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
- For a quick introduction to Powerpoint, read this.
- Email your presentation to colin_welch@sd33.bc.ca
- 2.3 was due on Monday, October 3.