Monday, February 3, 2020

English 11 Block 1: Homework for Tuesday
  • Be ready for Monday's Tuesday's spelling quiz!
    • 1. accommodated
    • 2. allowed
    • 3. argument
    • 4. beginning
    • 5. believe
    • 6. buried
    • 7. business
    • 8. changeable
    • 9. commitment
    • 10. competition
    • 11. conscientious
    • 12. convenient
    • 13. definitely
    • 14. dependent
    • 15. desirable
  • Finish the transitions sheet I handed out in today's class.
  • If not done, finish your persuasive paragraph on one of the following questions: 
    • 1. Is it a good idea to keep pets outdoors?
    • 2. Can distant learning replace traditional classes?
    • 3. School sports should be mandatory in grades 11 and 12.
    • 4. What are the factors that define true friendship?
      • 7-15 sentences
      • 2-4 intro. transitions
      • organize by importance
      • draft quality (edited rough copy)
      • Please avoid using "I", "my" or "you".
  • Please hand in your parental letter and ensure your binder has three labelled divider tabs (GrammarWriting and Fiction). The letter is worth 10 marks and the labelled tabs are worth 5 marks.

English 10 Blocks 2/3: Homework for Tuesday
  • If not done, finish your first paragraph on the following question: Should 16 year-olds be allowed to obtain a full driver's licence by their next birthday?
    • 7-12 sentences
    • 2-4 intro. transitions
    • organize by importance
    • draft quality (edited rough copy)
    • Please avoid using "I", "my" or "you".

  • Please hand in your parental letter and ensure your binder has three labelled divider tabs (GrammarWriting and Fiction). The letter is worth 10 marks and the labelled tabs are worth 5 marks.

English 12 Block 4 Linear: Homework for Wednesday
  • If you missed it, don't forget about the editing exam! Go to last week for my online review links.
  • Did you hand in your typed-up personal essay?