Monday, September 17, 2018

English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Tuesday
  • Read Chp. 11 of Deathwatch
    • How does his cave provide a much-needed respite for Ben?
    • Who is in the helicopter?
    • Is this a rescue?
    • What's Ben's big decision at the end of Chp. 11?
    • Be ready for the 2nd test (Chps. 9-17) on Monday, Sept. 24.

    English 12 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday
    • Read Chp. 7 (and start 8) of Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD). 
      • Start filling in the 2nd study guide (10 marks) and vocabulary words (5 marks) for the 2nd UTROD test (Chps. 6-12) on Monday, Sept. 24.

        English 9 Linear: 
        Homework for Wednesday
        • Finish all of the questions for “The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov [pp. 10-13]:
          • 1. What kind of schooling do Margie and Tommy experience? Explain at least one specific example. (2)
          • 2. Explain one advantage of this kind of schooling. Explain with one or two full sentences. (2)
          • 3. Explain one disadvantage of this kind of schooling. Explain with one or two full sentences. (2)
          • 4. What is one advantage of the schooling encountered by their ancestors (i.e. of today's schooling)? Explain with one or two full sentences. (2)
          • 5. Given what you’ve read, what do you think is Asimov’s attitude toward technology? Explain with one or two full sentences. (2)
        • Do you have your three tabs (Grammar/Writing/Fiction)? Has your parent or guardian signed the parental letter?