English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Tuesday, April 3

• On Wednesday we will write our first in-class personal essay. The two topics are "Certain events change our impressions of life" and "With independence comes increased responsibility". I will flip a coin to see which topic you'll write!
• Get a jump on what we'll be working on in Tuesday's class - an outline that you can use during Wednesday's class. Download a copy of the outline here.
• Can you create a complex response?
• Finally, review my video on the Part D essay:

English 10 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday, April 3

• We'll write the En. 10 short story exam on Wednesday, April 4.
• Did you miss Spelling #6?
• If not finished, complete the following questions for "A Way Up To Heaven":
• 2. What happens to Mr. Foster at the end of the story? Explain!
• 3. Why is it so important that the servants are sent on holidays?
• 4. What is ironic or unexpected about Mr. Foster’s demise (i.e. death)? (Think about Mrs. Foster’s personality.)
• 5. Has Mrs. Foster committed a crime? Why or why not?

English 12 Linear Block 1: Homework for Tuesday, April 3

• Choose one of the main characters in The Great Gatsby and identify five important character traits. Then, find a quotation in the novel that represents each trait. 
• Create a short paragraph for each trait: Introduce the trait with a few sentences of your own, and then blend in a quote: