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Tuesday 30 May 2017

LAST CHANCE TO HAND IN MAY 18-APRIL 18 WORK WAS MAY 23RD AT 240PM.

*RETURN LATE NOVELS*

Comm 12
Macbeth
1. Hand in Act IV and V questions.
2. Review for test (Thursday):
A. plot Macbeth on a plot diagram (example completed IN-CLASS).
B. Summarize each of the FIVE acts (4-5 sentences per summary) (example of Act I completed IN-CLASS; you will get marks for these summaries; due Thursday).
C. Review themes and literary devices
D. Plan Essay (continue tomorrow).
- Assess who is MOST responsible for Macbeth's downfall (find 8-10 quotations from the graphic novel to support your argument)?
*the witches *Lady Macbeth *Macbeth
2. Your test and in-class essay are Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd. If you are absent unexcused on these days you will NOT be permitted to write at another time.
**Provincial Exam: Monday, June 26, 830-1130am**

English 10
Romeo and Juliet
1.Review Act V questions (Acts IV and V questions due tomorrow).
2. Review for Test and prep WAQ (Thursday):
- Plot diagram of play
- Act summaries (4-5 sentences per act)
- Review themes and lit devices
2b. WAQ topic: Explain how the theme of fate is developed in Romeo and Juliet as it tells the story of “a pair of starcrossed lovers.” What events can be ascribed to fate or chance? Support your discussion with specific examples.
**Final Exam: Wednesday, June 21st (1157-240pm)**

English 11
Macbeth
1. Introduction to the play...
- background - themes - motifs - symbols - plot diagram
2. Read Act I, sc i-iv; discuss questions (distributed today).
Modern English Version of Macbeth online.
3. Review literary devices:
- metaphor - simile - paradox - dramatic irony - juxtaposition - equivocation
- soliloquy - aside - symbolism - tragedy - tragic flaw - pathetic fallacy
*Quiz on Wednesday.*
**Final Exam: Thursday, June 22nd (1157-240pm)**