Wednesday, May 3, 2017

English 12 Block 1: Homework for Thursday
  • Complete the rough copy of the found poem. We'll finish the good copy tomorrow. Bring a ruler, pencil crayons and a sharp-tipped black pen if possible.
  • The Chp. 7 vocabulary quiz will be written next Monday. The Chp. 7 Quote Notes will also be due then.
  • Did you miss the major test on Tuesday, May 2?
    • Reread your notes on the symbolism of colour.
    • Reread your notes on the American Dream:
      • To what extent have the major characters realized the American Dream?
    • Consider the three major female characters in the novel. So far, has Fitzgerald portrayed them as sympathetic or unsympathetic characters? Do any of them have both sympathetic and unsympathetic qualities?
    • Bring a highlighter and your vocabulary sheet. You will receive up to two extra bonus points on your essay (out of 40) for using two words on the list correctly within the text of your composition.


English 11 Block 2
Homework for
 Thursday
  • Part 4 (Chps. 21 to the Epilogue) of October Sky is due on Monday, May 8. Don't forget the study guide and vocabulary sheet! 
    • Read to Chp. 24 tonight.
    • Your study guide is worth 20 marks. You'll hand it in at the beginning of class before the test.
    • Monday's test will cover the characters, events, settings and themes of Part 4 of the novel. Be ready for multiple choice and an essay!
  • Interested in an epub version of October Sky? Right click on the link and choose Save As. Then import it into any epub reader or epub phone app. 
  • Did you write the Part 3 test?
  • Did you miss the punctuation test on Friday?  It includes apostrophescolons and semi-colons.


English 11 Block 3Homework for Thursday
  • Part 4 (Chps. 21 to the Epilogue) of October Sky is due on Monday, May 8. Don't forget the study guide and vocabulary sheet! 
    • Read to Chp. 24 tonight.
    • Your study guide is worth 20 marks. You'll hand it in at the beginning of class before the test.
    • Monday's test will cover the characters, events, settings and themes of Part 4 of the novel. Be ready for multiple choice and an essay!
  • Interested in an epub version of October Sky? Right click on the link and choose Save As. Then import it into any epub reader or epub phone app. 
  • Did you write the Part 3 test?
  • Did you miss the punctuation test on Friday?  It includes apostrophescolons and semi-colons.