English 10 Blocks 1/2: Homework for
Wednesday- Re-read Romeo and Juliet up to the end of 2.2. 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 Wednesday
- 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.
- Did you miss Thursday's editing exam? It's out of 70 marks (7 quizzes x 10 marks = 70 marks total).
- Re-read the introductions to all the grammar handouts I've given you.
- Re-read the sample editing quizzes we've completed.
- Try these online editing quizzes:
- Did you miss last Tuesday's essay? Remember: It's an in-class essay, and you must write it in class. No papers written at home will be accepted. It will be part of this term's mark, so see me ASAP!
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.
