Eng. 12 - Feb. 26

Sight Reading Test: You will be reading a story you have never seen

I will ask 3 essay questions relating to an element and how it relates to the story. No notes allowed

Eg. What is the major conflict of the story? Discuss.

Mon. March 2

Content Test: I will be asking one open-ended question focusing on one or two elements. You may bring quotes only - you may refer to any of the seven (including your group story) stories we've studied.

Review your writing improvements, notes on stories, class feedback -

Brainstorm commonalities between stories (themes? symbols?)

This will be essay-format

Tues. March 3

Eng. 9 - Feb. 16

Write a three paragraph composition on one of the following:

a) The generation gap and technology
b) The influence of technology on people today:
-self
-family
-society
-school
-friends


Consult your CLASS NOTES, your individual feedback - EDITING CHECKLIST, WRITING IMPROVEMENTS SHEET

-focus and details are important


Due: Tues. 3

Vocab - 15 - Fri. 28

Eng. 11 - Feb. 25

Write a 5 paragraph, thesis-driven essay on the symbolism of "A
Serious Talk."

l What do these symbols say about Vera and Burt's relationship
l How do these symbols reveal theme

-3 or more symbols
-one symbol
-think of different ways to organize your essay

► Use your Writing Improvements sheet
► Use your Editing sheet
► Essay package
► Quote sheet

DO NOT LOOK AT THE INTERNET: higher marks go to those who support their original thinking

Raymond Carver

Due Friday, Feb. 28

Eng. 9 - If you missed the test

Time to write Wednesday after school.

Eng. 9 - Feb. 24

1. Make a T-chart about the Pros and Cons of Technology.
2. Read the article I gave you and underline anything you think is interesting or that you disagree with.

For Wed. 26: Read "The Veldt" - complete questions #1-5

Make sure you fill out your vocab sheet.

Eng. 11 - Feb. 21

Complete "A Serious Talk" questions for Monday, Feb. 24

Monday is "group day" - will find out about presentations

Presentations: Mon. March 9
Tues. March 10

Sight Reading Test: Th. 12
Content Test: F. 13

Eng. 9 - Feb. 21

Short Story Test #1: Monday

Study literary terms, application of literary theory, short answers, authors' names, make sure you know "top three sentences" of element notes, think of paragraph questions

Eng. 12 - Feb. 21

Vocab winners, and Vocab King Antonio!

"Paul's Case" - for Monday, Feb. 24 - QQ + 4 text questions - VOCABULARY!

Eng. 11 - Feb. 20

Read "A Serious Talk"

10 vocab word for a total of 20

Eng. 11 - Feb. 19

Finish your Writing Improvements, Editing Checklist and Sentence Corrections

Lit 12 - Feb. 18

Complete Literary Devices sheet

II i, ii Notes

Eng. 9 - Feb. 18

Complete Editing Sentences - "Someone Changed"

Personal Spelling List

Eng. 12 - Feb. 18

Read "The Rocking-Horse Winner" - QQ + 4 questions from text

This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/684/burn-it-down

Eng. 9 - Feb. 13

Make sure you have 5 vocab words

"The Witch" #1-5

Eng. 11 - Feb. 12

Read to understand "A Rose for Emily"

Time to complete questions in class tomorrow.

Vocab King of Lit 12

Eng. 12 - Feb. 11

Read "The Lottery" - QQ + 4 text questions - Th. 13

Vocab Festival #1: Feb. 21 (25 words)

Presentations: W.26, Th. 27, F. 28

Sight Reading Test: M.2
Content Test: T.3


Final 2 stories: "The Rocking Horse Winner" and "Paul's Case"

Don't forget to sign up for The Sun Run: Go to SunRun

Pick Existing Team

Search Sutherland

Code: Sutherland (with a capital S)

Pick 50-60 minute finish time

you need a credit card

Eng. 11 - Feb. 10

Write a paragraph on "We Have to Sit Opposite" identifying the conflict and using as many of the following words as you can: indeterminate ending, character vs. character, character vs. environment, character vs. self, external, internal, moral, physical, psychological, and emotional

Eng. 11 - Feb. 6

Read "We Have to Sit Opposite"

Complete questions #1-6

Paragraph - Myths about Canadians

New Dates for Hammy - Feb. 6

T. Feb. 11 - Discuss I
Th. Feb. 13 - Discuss I

T. Feb. 18 - Act II
Th. Feb. 20 -Discuss II

M. Feb. 24 - Act III
W. Feb. 26 - Assign Soliloquies
F. Feb. 28 - Discuss III

T. Mar. 3 - Discuss III
Th. Mar. 5 - Act out/Discuss IV

M. Mar. 9 - Discuss IV
W. Mar. 11- Discuss IV
F. Mar. 13 - Act out V

T. Mar. 31 -Discuss V
Th. Apr. 2 Soliloquy Presentations

M. Apr. 6 - Discuss V- themes
W. Apr. 8 - Scenes

T. Apr. 14 - movie
Th. Apr. 16 - movie

M. Apr. 20 - fishbowl
W. Apr. 22 - In-class essay
F. April. 24 - Quote Test

Eng. 9 - Feb. 6

Read "The Parsley Garden" #1-5 (79) for Monday, Feb. 10

Lit 12 - Feb. 6

I messed up the dates on my Hamlet calendar - we have class T/Th next week.

I i, ii, iii notes are due for Tuesday. We will finish acting I on Tuesday.

Eng. 11 - Feb. 5

Write a five paragraph, thesis driven essay on the theme of "A Lady's Beaded Bag."

J Make sure you use quotes for support
J A good title
J First and last name
J Double space/
J Good grammar and punctuation
J Original thinking
J Make sure you nag your parents/homestays into buying printer ink
J Do not consult the internet = 0, no trust, an email to your parents, counsellor and administrator (also, it's my former students - not the A's)

Due Tues. Feb.11

Eng. 12 - Feb. 5

Read "Just Lather, That's All"

QQ, your choice 4 text questions

Debate: Thurs. 6

Eng. 9 - Feb. 5

Free Write - make sure you have a full account of "A time you did something wrong" - details, why, lead up, result

"Someone Changed" - due Thurs. 6

SUN RUN - APRIL 19

Go to SunRun

Pick Existing Team

Search Sutherland

Code: Sutherland (with a capital S)

Pick 50-60 minute finish time

you need a credit card


See you Thursday after school

Eng. 11 - Feb. 3

Read "A Lady's Beaded Bag" by Tennessee Williams

Complete the questions and the chart - question: "Is the trashpicker sane?"

Eng. 9 - Feb. 3

"Someone Changed"

3 paragraphs describing how your first impression of someone changed over time.
-how you met
-what happened
-conclusion (now what you think)

Details

Use pen (not pencil), or type
Correct grammar
Interesting (draw reader in)
Organization
Double space

Due: Thurs. Feb. 6

Eng. 12 - Feb. 3

For Tues. 4 - In-Class Essay

You will be using your textbook - but no notes.