Tuesday, October 18, 2022

 English 12 Block 1:

  • Read "Say Yes" and answer the following questions for Wednesday:
    • 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 final UTROD test #3 on Friday? If so, see me ASAP!
    • Finish the rest of Under the Ribs of Death (UTROD). Finish the Part 3 study and vocab guide, particularly the vocab words. Write as much detail as possible.

English 9 Block 2:

  • For Wednesday: Notes #4: Finish your notes on "A Runner's Conscience" in Interface. Aim for 10 to 14 notes. Short quotes are welcome.
  • 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.
  • Finish your good copy paragraph by Monday evening. Send it to me via Office 365's "Share" feature.
  • Did you miss the noun test? See me ASAP!

English 11 Block 3: 
  • Write your first rough copy paragraph on the positive aspects of digital technology for Wednesday. Use the notes we've taken and consider what has been said about the structure of the paragraph. 
  • Be ready for Thursday's test on fiction:
  • Review these notes on the paragraph.
  • Create a T chart for the following topic: What are the positives and negatives of modern computer-based technologies?
    • Aim for at least 5 points on each side. The more, the better!
    • For background, please watch one of the following PBS documentaries:






English 11 Block 4 (Day 2): 
Posted by C. Welch at 2:23 PM