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Tuesday 7 October 2014

English 12
The Catcher in the Rye 
1. Assignments returned, feedback.
2. Discuss chapter 3 (the red hunting hat).
3. Read chapters 4-6 in-class.
- make note of: Jane, Allie, Allie's glove
4. Assignment: Well-Answered Question:
What common characteristic do Holden, Stradlater, and Ackley share?
- Criteria:
*theme statement, thesis, 3 (min.) quotations (introduced, integrated, cited, explained), objective writing*
*7-12 sentences
- We will finish this in-class tomorrow.

English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Open-book quiz (Chapter 3):
A. As the chapter opens, what change in Jack is evident?
B. What does "the madness" in Jack's eyes refer to?
C. Why are snakes "not mentionable," especially for Ralph and Jack?
D. What is significant about the bathing pool?
*Each answer must be at least three FULL sentences.
*Identify theme and literary device when applicable.
*Each answer should include a quotation (integrated, cited, explained).
*Due at 1030. (Mark in class.)
3. Chapter 3 Response:
Describe the significance of the following quotation:
"They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate" (56).
(Have finished and be prepared to discuss tomorrow).
*Tomorrow: Homework check - Paragraphs 1-3.
*Tomorrow we will read Chapter 4 in-class.

English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 3 Quiz (p. 33-40).
2. Homework check (and discuss): Chapter 3 Response.
3. Chapter 4.
4. Homework: Chapter 4 Response:
Describe and analyze Gene's paranoia. What is its consequence?
(HW check tomorrow.)