English 10 Blocks 1/2: Homework for
Thursday- Re-read Romeo and Juliet up to the end of 2.4. Read the sidebars along the way.
- Feel free to use the No Fear Shakespeare site for Romeo and Juliet.
- Did you miss last Thursday's vocabulary test?
- Review the spelling lists and vocabulary sheets from #5 to 8. The words are in older posts if you need them.
English 12 Block 3: Homework for Thursday
- Read Jo Goodwin Parker's "What is poverty?" for an in-class quiz.
- Read Joan Didion's "The Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador" and finish the following questions for next class:
- 1. What do we learn about the Central American country of El Salvador and its capital city, San Salvador, in the 1980’s? Explain with examples.
- 2. What mistake does Didion make regarding her comment about spending time in church?
- 3. What is the condition of the Metropolitan Cathedral? Why is it in this condition?
- 4. Why do you think Didion is happy that so many people dislike the condition of the cathedral? [This is a challenge!]
- 5. In which ways is this a descriptive essay? Be specific.
English 12 Block 4 Linear: Homework for Thursday
- Finish reading UTROD and complete the 3rd study guide.
- We will write the final test on Thursday, Nov. 14.
- Please complete the online crossword for Part 3.
