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

• 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. 
• Read the "Adding Stylistic Devices" sheet I handed out today.
• 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 Tuesday

• Re-read up to 1.2 (Act 1, Scene 2) 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 Wednesday

• Read Tobias Wolff's "Say Yes" for a quiz on Wednesday.
• Your character traits poster project was due today. 
• 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.