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The term is over on Friday, April 19. As per the course outline, I don't offer bonus marks or bonus packages. Please see me as soon as possible to make up any missing assignments!

English 11 Block 1: Homework for Wednesday

We've started our third note set on media literacy. Make sure you get these notes if you've missed class!
Did you miss today's test? See me ASAP! Read your handouts thoroughly, and then read these:

Type up your essay in good copy.

It was due in via Office 365 Share by Thursday, April 11.
Follow the checklist!
If possible, add in your two bonus appositives and two bonus subordinate clauses. Don't bolden or highlight the entire sentence!

Philosophy 12 Block 2: Homework for Wednesday

If you aren't finished, read George Woodcock's "The Tyranny of the Clock" (or on p. 311 of 75 Readings Plus) and answer the following questions:

1. According to Woodcock, what is the difference between the ancient and modern western definitions of time? (2)
2. Which group in society in particular embraced and encouraged the new conception of time? Why? (2)
3. Why did punctuality gradually become a virtue? (2)
4. Why can we conclude that Woodcock is an anarchist? Explain. (2) [This might help: an introduction to anarchism.]
5. Why is the clock a potential threat to our autonomy? (2)

Answer in full sentences. Ensure your answers are full and thorough. Don’t start with “Because”, “So”, “That” or “Which”. Hand in your answers on a separate piece of paper.

Here are the journal entries (so far) for Round 2:

11. A close friend, Jane, asks – and genuinely wants – your opinion about something, but your opinion is one that she is likely to find quite painful. For example, Jane is an artist, and asks for your honest estimate of her chances of being successful. You think Jane is an atrocious artist who hasn’t the slightest chance of success. What would you do?
10. You are the captain of a 20-crew submarine that’s lying on the seabed. Its engines are destroyed. Rescue is three days away. There’s only enough air for five people over that three-day span. What do you decide? What’s the rationale for your decision?
9. Lawyers take a solemn oath to defend the interests of their clients. They must not suppress information either. If you were the lawyer, would you withhold information that implicates your client in a violent crime, even if you might be disbarred?

English 12 Block 3: Homework for Wednesday

Highlight at least 2 categories (3 is optimal) in your brainstorming in the manner shown here.
Brainstorm at least 3-5 (or more) possible ideas for each of your two chosen personal essay topics.
Watch this video on complex writing:

Finish the quotation exercises:

find 6 quotations (6);
blend these 6 quotations (in any order) using the three blending systems discussed today (12).

Type up your good copy paragraph. It was due Tuesday!

Follow the checklist!
Highlight or underline your sections (TS,B1, B2,etc.) AND bolden your two bonus parts (an appositive phrase and a dependent clause; don't give me the whole sentence).

English 11 Block 4 Linear: Homework for Wednesday