English 10 Block 1: Homework for Friday
- Study for Spelling #13:
- 1. opinion
- 2. opportunity
- 3. opposing
- 4. optimistic
- 5. original
- 6. paid
- 7. parallel
- 8. parliament
- 9. particularly
- 10. perceive
- 11. perform
- 12. perseverance
- 13. persuade
- 14. pursuit
- 15. physical
- Finish reading 2.1 and 2.2 in Romeo and Juliet.
- Feel free to read the modern English version of No Fear Shakespeare.
- Did you write Wednesday's Act 1 test?
- Finish reading all of Act 1 in Romeo and Juliet.
- Feel free to read the modern English version of No Fear Shakespeare.
- Finish the Act 1 study guide by Tuesday night. It's the basis of tomorrow's test. Also study "The Life and Times of Shakespeare" sheet and the literary terms sheet.
English 12 Block 2: Homework for Friday
- Finish the following questions for "Say Yes":
- 1. Explain the argument that Ann and her husband are having. (2)
- 2. Is the husband a sincere man, or is he deluding himself? Explain with reasons. (3)
- 3. The story is told in the 3rd person limited omniscient point of view. Which character’s perspective is this story told from? Why do you think Wolff made this choice? (2)
- 4. Explain what you believe to be the central theme of the story. What insight into the human condition is being offered? (3)
- 5. Nothing is by accident in a short story. Explain what the dogs or the dishwater might symbolize. (2)
- Did you complete the complex paragraph on the following topic?
- Compare and contrast the novel and film versions of The Great Gatsby.
- Make sure it's a paragraph of 8-14 sentences and not an essay.
- Don't email it to me; make sure it's typed!
Communications 11 Block 3: Homework for Friday
- Finish your first poetry assignment.
- The final project (for Chps. 14-17) was due last Thursday.
- Did you write Wednesday's Deathwatch unit exam? If not, you'll need to see me after school.
- Study your Deathwatch crosswords!
