Wednesday, October 2, 2019

English 10 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Thursday
  • Don't forget to answer your questions for "Grace Period":
    • 1. Which point of view is used in the story? Why is this an interesting way to tell a story? (2)
    • 2. Explain one clue that something awful is about to happen. (2)
    • 3. What is about to happen to “you” in the final paragraph? (2)
    • 4. Trying to get help in an emergency can be frustrating. How does the story realistically portray this frustration? (2)
  • Did you miss the questions for "Belong to the Dragon"? If so, complete the alt assignment to avoid late marks. In a short paragraph, explain Starla's dilemma. What do you think she's going to do?
  • Did you miss Thursday's vocab test? See me soon!
    • It covers all 60 words from the first 4 vocabulary lists.
  • Did you miss the questions for "Lenses"? If so, complete the alt assignment to avoid late marks. In a short paragraph, explain Corinne's dilemma. Are "augments" going to be better for humanity overall?

English 12 Block 3: Homework for Thursday
  • Read Chp. 19 of Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD) for Monday. Finish the vocab definitions and the study guide for Part 3.
    • The final UTRUD exam will be written on Monday, Oct. 7.
  • Study for Thursday's spelling quiz:
    • 1. beginning
    • 2. business
    • 3. commitment
    • 4. competition
    • 5. conscientious
    • 6. definitely
    • 7. disappointed
    • 8. dying
    • 9. embarrassment
    • 10. guarantee
    • 11. hierarchy
    • 12. immediately
    • 13. independence
    • 14. inevitable
    • 15. loneliness
    • 16. necessary
    • 17. nostalgia
    • 18. obstacle
    • 19. occurred
    • 20. optimistic
    • 21. perseverance
    • 22. privilege
    • 23. publicly
    • 24. recommend
    • 25. rhythm
  • Did you miss the 2nd UTROD exam (Chps. 6-12)? 

English 12 Block 4 Linear: Homework for Thursday
  • Read Chp. 8 of Under the Ribs of Death and start the Part 2 study guide.
  • Did you miss the Part 1 test for Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD)? 
    • Do you know your vocabulary terms?
    • Did you study the notes on plot and the themes of UTROD?
    • Have you read all the way to the end of Chp. 5?
  • Did you hand in and/or show me the parental contact letter and your labelled tab dividers?