English 12
Short Stories
1. Feedback on "Reunion" essays:
- theme, thesis, quotation integration, format, analysis
2. Discuss: Disillusionment
3. Read: Thomas Mann's "Disillusionment", take notes; discuss tomorrow.
4. Questions due Thursday, February 4th.
Socials 10
Review
1. Notes, homework: review:
A. Define the following (answer: who, what, where, when, why, how + how did/does this effect Canada/the formation of Canada?) HOMEWORK CHECK TOMORROW
- Seven Years' War (1756-1763)
Example definition -->The Seven Years' War determined who controlled North America. The French call it "The Conquest" because New France officially became a British Colony. British loyalists began to move from the overcrowded Thirteen Colonies into Quebec with hopes of buying cheap land and gaining political power. Under English law, Catholics were prevented from holding office or positions of authority. It was also illegal to be a Catholic, which mean that the newly conquered French people were all breaking English law (consider this in reference to the Indian Act of 1876, which served the same purpose for this newly "conquered" people). Approximately 65,000 Francophones and 600 Anglophones occupied New France, which became the property of England after the Treaty of Paris 1763.
- French Indian War (1754-1763)
- Royal Proclamation of 1763
- Quebec Act of 1774
- American Revolution 1775
- Constitutional Act of 1791
- War of 1812
2. Documentary:1754-1775 - Canada: A People's History (block 2: to 44:22, block 3: to 39:28)
3. Review Quiz on Friday.
English 11
Short Stories
1. Essay feedback, grammar/writing review/reminders.
2. Define and give examples for "fairness" and "equality".
3. Review Short Story Structure and devices, literary devices.
4. Read "Harrison Bergeron", answer (in point form):
- 1. What would it be like to live in a society where everyone was equal in every way? Would that be possible or desirable? Explain.
- 4. What is ironic about George's comments on competition, laws, and society (p. 60)?
- 5. Describe George's and Hazel's reactions at the end of the story. What is the author trying to express through them?
*We will discuss these tomorrow.*
