English 12 Block 1: 

• If not finished, make sure you've answered the following questions from "Say Yes" in the short story booklet:
• 1. Explain the argument that Ann and her husband are having. (2)
• 2. Is the husband a sincere man, or is he deluding (kidding) himself? Explain with reasons. (2)
• 3. The story is told in the 3rd person limited omniscient point of view. Which character’s perspective is this story told from? Why do you think Wolff made this choice? (2)
• 4. Explain what you believe to be the central theme of the story. What insight into the human condition is being offered? (2)
• 5. Nothing is by accident in a short story. Explain what the dogs or the dishwater might symbolize. (2)
• Answer in full sentences only! Don’t start with “To”, “Because”, “That” or “So”.
• Did you miss the spelling quiz? Scroll to the next day for the words and see me ASAP.
• Review the following grammar pages:
• sentence fragments
• run-on sentences
• comma splices
• subject-verb agreement
• parallelism
• confusing words
• apostrophes
• Try Editing Quiz 1 and Editing Quiz 2.

English 9 Block 3 (Day 1):

• Be ready for Thursday's noun test. 
• Examine your noun handouts
• Complete the practice exam.
• Challenge! Analyze the following advanced websites.
• Nouns 1
• Nouns 2
• Nouns 3
• Paragraph 1:
• Examine this website on categorization.
• Now, take a look at your T-chart on the positives and negatives of technology. Focus on the "Positives" column. Using symbols, highlighters or coloured pens, identify three categories under which you can organize most of your examples (e.g. education/information/making connections).
• Keeping in mind the basic structure of the paragraph, and using the categories above as your main points, write a complete paragraph that answers the following question:
• How does technology enhance our lives?
• Don't worry about the drawbacks of technology. We'll get to that later.
• Aim for at least 7 sentences. Try to write at least two sentences per point.
• Complete a draft copy of this paragraph for next class! Bring a hard copy; we'll work with it in class!

English 9 Blocks 2 and 3 (Day 2):

• Be ready for Friday's noun test. 
• Examine your noun handouts
• Complete the practice exam.
• Challenge! Analyze the following advanced websites.
• Nouns 1
• Nouns 2
• Nouns 3
• Paragraph 1:
• Examine this website on categorization.
• Now, take a look at your T-chart on the positives and negatives of technology. Focus on the "Positives" column. Using symbols, highlighters or coloured pens, identify three categories under which you can organize most of your examples (e.g. education/information/making connections).
• Keeping in mind the basic structure of the paragraph, and using the categories above as your main points, write a complete paragraph that answers the following question:
• How does technology enhance our lives?
• Don't worry about the drawbacks of technology. We'll get to that later.
• Aim for at least 7 sentences. Try to write at least two sentences per point.
• Complete a draft copy of this paragraph for next class! Bring a hard copy; we'll work with it in class!

Philosophy 12:

• Complete questions i. to v. of Ethics 3 on utilitarianism.
• Did you finish your teaching poster project? It's due!
• Complete your 1 - 2 pages of notes on your classical ethics section. Show them to me when you're done! /10 marks
• Find two quotes from philosophers of your ethics and write them down. The quotes should exemplify two key beliefs of your ethical philosophy.
• Create 4-6 mini-paragraphs on the key issues of your philosophy!
• Include a border, title and a graphic, as well as the two quotes and the mini-paragraphs.