English 12 Block 1: Homework for Tuesday
- Read up to and including Chp. 12 of Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD) and finish the 2nd vocab sheet and study guide.
- The 2nd UTROD test now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 19!
- Read your Powerpoint notes on plot and UTROD's themes and literary devices.
- Memorize the vocabulary words!
- NEW! Try this online crossword for UTROD Part 2.
English 9 Block 2: Homework for Tuesday
- Finish the typed good copy of your second paragraph: How does technology undermine our lives?
- On Wednesday, Feb. 20, I'll take in both typed paragraphs. Which one do you want me to "deep" mark?
- Be ready for Spelling #3 on Tuesday:
- 1. argument
- 2. article
- 3. artillery
- 4. anticipation
- 5. ascend
- 6. association
- 7. athlete
- 8. attempt
- 9. attractive
- 10. audience
- 11. authority
- 12. auxiliary
- 13. awkward
- 14. basically
- 15. becoming
English 11 Block 3: Homework for Tuesday
- We are now pulling together our three paragraphs (i.e. pets, activities and values) and using them as the body paragraphs of an essay. The essay topic is, "We are defined by the things we care for and love."
- For Tuesday, Feb. 19, complete the good copy of your five-paragraph essay, preferably on Office 365 or neatly handwritten.
- Complete the following questions for "Rifles of the Regiment":
- Write in complete sentences. Avoid starting with “Because”, “To”, “Which” or “That”. The best marks go to answers with 2-3 sentences.
- 1. Explain two ways in which the emotion of fear is made into a character. (4)
- 2. Conflict: Explain the problem faced by Heathergall and his men. In addition, explain the problem faced by Heathergall himself. (4)
- 3. How were both problems resolved? (4)
- 4. Explain a major theme of this story. (Try to avoid moral statements and focus on a problem or challenge that we all face at some time in our lives.) (4)
English 9 Linear: Homework for Wednesday
- Read Chps. 6 of Tomorrow, When The War Began.
- The 1st TWTWB test (Chps. 1-6) is on Wednesday, Feb. 20!
- Finish your study guide and study your vocab!
- Read your notes on "Point of View" and "Plot".
- Ready for the binder check?
