Thursday, October 20, 2022

  English 12 Block 1:

  • Quiz alert! On Monday, we will have a short comprehension quiz on Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" (published in 1894). 
    • It's the 2nd story in the short story booklet. Alternatively, you can read it online here.
    • In order to study for the quiz, consider the following:
      • Basic Plot (What were the major events? What happened at the end?)
      • Characters (Who are the characters? What do we know about them?
      • Irony (Where do you see irony? What kinds of irony do you see?)
  • Have you finished your grammar and UTROD tests? If not, see me ASAP!
  • If not finished, read "Say Yes" and answer the following questions:
    • 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”.


English 9 Block 2:

  • Finish your first rough copy body paragraph for our "courage essay".
    • Choose one of the people we've studied, and write a standard paragraph on why s/he is courageous. Don't re-tell me their story; give me three examples of why they are brave. Provide a topic sentence, give me the three examples, and finish with a conclusion.
    • Here's a sample topic sentence that you are free to use: ___________ is a courageous person because _____________. First, ...   [Obviously, you'll fill in the blanks.]
  • Notes #4: Finish your notes on "A Runner's Conscience" in Interface. Aim for 10 to 14 notes. Short quotes are welcome. /10 marks
  • Notes #3: Finish the second page of notes on Viola Desmond. Aim for about 5-7 notes for each side. Focus on the most important facts. /10 marks
  • Notes #2: If not done, finish your notes on Suu Kyi (p. 141 of Interface).
    • Give me one sentence per paragraph that summarizes the key points of that sentence. You will have to  make choices about what's important and what's unimportant.


English 11 Block 3: 


English 11 Block 4 (Day 2): 
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