English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Monday
- Did you miss Friday's comprehension quiz on Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"?
- If not done, read Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" and answer these questions.
English 10 Block 3: Homework for Monday
- On Monday we will write the first vocabulary test. It will cover all the words from the first four vocabulary lists.
- We'll finish these questions for Leah Silverman's "Lenses" on Monday:
- Answer in full sentences. Do not start with “because”, “to”, “so” or “then”. You’ll receive up to two marks each.
- 1. Describe, as far as possible, the setting (time and place) and external conflict.
- 2. In the last two pages, Silverman uses a number of phrases to make the surgical procedure sound awful. Quote two passages (using “quotations marks”) that show how Corinne views the procedure.
- 3. A dilemma is a choice with two difficult outcomes. How does Corinne’s internal conflict rest on a choice between two good things, honesty and making her friend happy? Do you agree with her choice?
- 4. Given #3, Corinne is which type of character? Explain.
- 5. If you could have the metal eyes that Grusha is receiving, and get perfect vision as a result, would you do it? Why or why not?
- For Tuesday, Mar. 6, finish the good copy of your compare and contrast paragraph: Compare and contrast the novel and film versions of Animal Farm.
- Watch this video on complex writing.
English 12 Linear Block 1: Homework for Monday
- Be ready for the ninth vocabulary quiz.
- Start the Chp. 9 notes for The Great Gatsby. They're due on Wednesday, Mar. 5, when we will write the final Gatsby test!
- Use either quote notes or a mindmap.
- Do you want to read The Great Gatsby on an e-reader or smartphone? Check out this free epub version! (Right click and save!)
