English 11 Block 1:
- For Friday
- Read the rest of Maus II. Finish the Part 2 study guide.
- The Maus II test will be on Monday, Feb. 27.
- Long term
- We've started our "Parts of the Sentence" grammar mini-unit. Please study the following:
- subject & predicate
- direct objects
- indirect objects
- where & when: prepositional phrases
- appositive phrases
- simple vs. compound sentences
- subordinate clauses
- Your binder will need three labeled tabs: Grammar / Writing / Units [/5 marks].
English 12 Block 2:
- For Friday
- Read Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" for Friday's quiz. Review the notes (below) on plot, characters, pov, theme and symbolism, and irony.
- Did you miss today's "How much land... ?" quiz? If so, see me ASAP!
- Review these notes for Monday's fiction test:
- Long term
- Review the following:
- Your binder will need three labeled tabs: Grammar / Writing / Units [/5 marks].
Philosophy 12 Block 3:
- For Friday
- Read Maya Angelou's "Grandmother's Victory" and answer the following questions:
- 1. Provide an example of the respect displayed within Momma Henderson’s household. (1)
- 2. Describe one example of how the poor white children act like “trash”. (1)
- 3. Why is Angelou’s grandmother victorious? (1)
- 4. What do you think Angelou is saying about racism? (1)
- Answer in full sentences. Ensure your answers are full and thorough. Hand in your answers on a separate piece of paper.
- Finish all the questions on Ethics.
- If you missed the Milgram questions, answer the following question with a short paragraph: Suggestions for short writing - question b. (p. 340 75 Readings Plus)
- Deadline: Complete a good copy paragraph that answers the following: What is philosophy? Send it to me via Share in Office 365. Also show me the hand-written rough copy ASAP!
- If you missed today's "What is philosophy?" unit test, see me ASAP. The list of topics is on the left in the photo directly below:
- For next week
- Your binder will need three labeled tabs: Journal / Units / Applied Phil [/5 marks].
English 11 Block 4 (Day 2):
- For Friday
- Did you miss Wednesday's "Confusing Words" test? If so, see me ASAP!
- Read Chp. 2 of October Sky!
- If you're interested, you can read an epub version of October Sky:
- Right-click here and choose Save Link As...
- Load the epub file into a free epub reader app. There are free apps on all platforms. These apps should have a Read Aloud function.
- Any make up work from Term 2 is due Feb. 21!
- Finish your complex paragraph on the following topic: Of the two websites in your chosen topic, which one is more trustworthy? Send it to me via Share in Office 365. It must include your name and a title at the top of the paragraph.
- Did you miss Tuesday's test on new media and media literacy? If so, see me ASAP.
- Complete the notes (for 10 marks) on the trustworthiness of the two sites you've chosen from the three topics in today's handout.
- Long term
- Review your handouts on confusing words.
