Term ends tomorrow!
English 12 (S2) Blocks 2/4: Homework for Friday
- If not done, 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.
English 10 Block 3: Homework for Friday
- Study for spelling #8!
- 1. genial
- 2. grandiose
- 3. guarantee
- 4. hackneyed
- 5. haughty
- 6. hedonist
- 7. histrionics
- 8. homogeneous
- 9. hubris
- 10. hypocrisy
- 11. hypothesis
- 12. hysterical
- 13. idiosyncratic
- 14. idyllic
- 15. impetuous
- Re-read all of Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. Start working on the Act 1 Study Guide because the Act 1 test is coming up on Monday!
- 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 write the capitalization quiz?
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.
