English 12 Block 1: Homework for Thursday
- Read George Woodcock's "The Tyranny of the Clock" and complete the following:
- 1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time?
- 2. Why are the years 1540 and 1657 so important to the history of time? Explain in detail.
- 3. Identify and explain one stylistic device that Woodcock utilizes in the essay.
- 4. Woodcock is an anarchist who believes that “civilization” ruins the natural freedom and happiness of humankind. How does this relate to the clock?
- 5. Provide one reason why this is an expository essay. Then, offer one reason why this is not an expository essay.
- If not done, read “What is poverty?” and finish the following alt. assignment for Wednesday:
- In a full paragraph and with at least two properly blended and cited quotations, explain why “What is Poverty?” is (or isn’t) an expository essay. You may provide a complex response.
English 9 Block 2: Homework for Thursday
- Review your poetry notes and crossword for Thursday's poetry test. If you're up for the challenge, read my online poetry notes for Grades 11/12! :-) Also, review the themes of each of the five poems we studied as a class.
- If you missed the "Mother to Son" questions, do this alternate assignment for tomorrow:
- What is the theme of "Mother to Son"?
- short paragraph
- 5-8 sentences
- 3 specific examples
English 11 Block 3: Homework for Thursday
- Study these notes on the colon, semicolon and comma.
- Finish the Act 2 study guide.
- Please re-read 3.1 and 3.2 of Macbeth.
- You can use the No Fear Shakespeare version or the audio version!
English 9 Linear: Homework for Thursday
- Study for Spelling #12:
- 1. miniature
- 2. mining
- 3. mischievous (mischievious = wrong; it's non-standard)
- 4. misspell
- 5. mountainous
- 6. mundane
- 7. mysterious
- 8. necessary
- 9. neither
- 10. nostalgia
- 11. noticeable
- 12. opulent
- 13. occasion
- 14. occurred
- 15. obstacle
- Finish reading Tomorrow, When The War Began. Start working on your Part 4 study guide. The final test is next week.
