Monday, February 24, 2020

English 11 Block 1: Homework for Tuesday
  • Read Vidyut Aklujkar's "Behind the Headlines" for tomorrow's quiz.
  • Did you miss the quiz for Dan Ross's "Always a Motive"? If so, see me ASAP. [Make sure you review your notes on theme and plot.]
  • If not done, read Eric Knight's "Rifles of the Regiment" and complete the following alternate assignment: Explain how both inner and external conflict are present in "Rifles of the Regiment". Write a paragraph of 7 to 14 sentences and include both a topic and concluding sentence.

English 10 Blocks 2/3: Homework for Tuesday
  • Read Chp. 1 of Maus (Vol. 2).
  • If not done, finish reading Maus (Vol.1) and complete today's test. Also study the Powerpoint notes on Maus.
    • Finish your study guide. It's due on Monday, the same day as the Maus (Vol.1) quiz. The more information you cram into the study guide, the easier the test will be.
  • The essay for the following essay topic was due last Tuesday! I'll need a hard copy!
    • Should 16 year-olds be considered adults, children or something in-between?

English 12 Block 4 Linear: Homework for Tuesday
  • If not finished, read Jo Goodwin Parker's "What is poverty?" from the essay booklet and finish the following alternate assignment:
    • In a full paragraph and with at least two properly blended quotations, explain why “What is Poverty?” is (or isn’t) an expository essay. You may provide a complex response.