English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Thursday

• Finish the following questions for Jo Ann Parker's "What is poverty?":
• 1. What is the main point (thesis) of this essay? 
• 2. Explain at least 3 major examples or illustrations in Parker’s essay. This should take at least three sentences. 
• 3. Explain one stylistic device used in this essay. 
• 4. Explain how this is an expository form of essay. This should take at least two sentences. Is it completely expository? Why or why not? 
• 5. Evaluation: What did you like and/or dislike about this essay? Be specific. 
• If not finished, read Joan Didion's "The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador" and answer the following questions for Tuesday:
• 1. What do we learn about the Central American country of El Salvador and its capital city, San Salvador, in the 1980’s? Explain with examples. 
• 2. What mistake does Didion make regarding her comment about spending time in church? 
• 3. What is the condition of the Metropolitan Cathedral? Why is it in this condition? 
• 4. Why do you think Didion is happy that so many people dislike the condition of the cathedral?  [This is a challenge!]
• 5. In which ways is this a descriptive essay? Be specific. 
• Did you miss today's editing exam or last Wednesday's in-class essay? If so, see me soon! The term ends next Friday!

English 10 Block 3: Homework for Thursday

• Be ready for tomorrow's capitalization quiz!
• Re-read up to 1.4 of Romeo and Juliet.
• Review  this section via the No Fear Romeo and Juliet website. Re-read the original Shakespearian text and then read the modern English interpretation.
• Did you get this week's spelling words?

English 12 Linear Block 1: Homework for Friday

• If not finished, read Tobias Wolff's "Say Yes" and answer the following:
• 1. Explain the argument that Ann and her husband are having. 
• 2. Is the husband a sincere man, or is he deluding (kidding) himself? Is he over-compensating? Explain with reasons. 
• 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? 
• 4. Explain what you believe to be the central theme of the story. What insight into the human condition is being offered? 
• 5. Nothing is by accident in a short story. Explain what the dogs or the dishwater might symbolize. 
• Your character traits poster project is due!
• 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 that describes each trait and place them on a poster with a border, a title, and at least one graphic.