English 12
Catcher in the Rye
1. WAQ due.
2. Read chapters 10-12.
3. Notes.
4. Homework: Read chapters 13-15.
5. Tomorrow: WAQ in-class 'quiz' (due at the end of Friday's class).

English 11 (2)
Lord of the Flies
1. In-Class Writing Assignment (Quiz):
Using textual evidence from chapter 4, describe the digression of the boys' society and values since the beginning of the novel.
*due at the end of class.
*3 paragraphs
*5 (min.) quotations (integrated, explained, cited)
*proper format (intro & conclusion = thesis + theme, body = examples)
2. Homework: Begin reading Chapter 5; stop at "And the Zoo--" (p. 83/89, depending on edition).
**Bring Responses 1-4 tomorrow**

English 11 (4)
A Separate Peace
1. Homework check: Chapter 5 Response
2. Read Chapter 6
3. Notes - Symbolism of the rivers.
4. Tomorrow: Quiz on Chapter 5/6.

English 12
The Catcher in the Rye
1. WAQ as a class (finish for homework).
2. Read and discuss chapters 7-9.

English 11 (2)
The Lord of the Flies
1. Homework check (Responses 1-3).
1B. Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego.
1C. Hobbes, Hume, Locke
2. Read Chapter 4 (finish reading for homework).
3. Chapter 4 Response:
Describe the significance of:
"Piggy was a bore; his fat, his ass-mar, and his matter-of-face ideas were dull..." (68).
*Chapter 4 Quiz tomorrow*
*Bring completed responses 1-4 tomorrow*

English 11 (4)
A Separate Peace
1. Homework check (Responses 2-4).
2. Read Chapter 5.
3. Chapter 5 Response Prompt:
Describe the significance of:
"...I would never stumble through the confusions of my own character again" (54).

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.)

English 12
The Catcher in the Rye
1. Notes (background, themes).
2. Read Chapter 1 and 2 in class, discuss (while you're reading, make note of page numbers where you identify themes, motifs, symbols, characterization).
3. Homework: Read Chapter 3 and make notes (be ready to discuss tomorrow).

English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Assignments handed back (ask for clarification of feedback, if necessary).
2. Chapter 2 Quiz.
5. Chapter 2 Response Question (as a class):
Describe the significance of the following quotation:

"We'll have rules! he cried excitedly. "Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks 'em---" (p. 32).

3. Homework: Read Chapter 3 (be prepared to discuss), Study for Chapter 3 quiz. (Fix your Chapter 1 Response if it's missing things we covered in today's example.)

English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Assignments handed back (ask for clarification of feedback, if necessary).
2. Homework check: Chapter 2 Response paragraph; class example.
3. Read Chapter 3.
4. Chapter 3 Response question: What is "the real America" according to Gene?
*Tomorrow: Quiz on p. 33-40, homework check: Chapter 3 response (be prepared to discuss).*

English 12

1. In-Class writing assignment (3 paragraphs):
How does Greene convey the instability of postwar England in "The Destructors"?
*Due at the end of class.*

No homework this weekend.

English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Chapter 1 Quiz.
2. Background (notes).
3. Themes, motifs, symbols (notes).
4. Characterization: Ralph, Jack, Piggy.
5. Homework:
- Chapter 1 Response Paragraph (Why do the boys choose Ralph as their leader, instead of Piggy or Jack? What does this scene suggest about the political nature of power? What are the benefits and drawbacks of choosing a leader like Ralph?)
- Read Chapter 2

English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Quiz on Chapter 1
2. Background, themes, motifs, symbols (notes).
3. Read Chapter 2.
Homework:
- Chapter 2 Response Paragraph:
What does Phineas do what Gene thinks will finally land him in trouble? What punishment, if any does Finny receive? What do we learn about Gene from page 20-22?

Example beginning:

      In the world, there are conformists and individualists. In the second chapter of A Separate Peace, the reader is introduced to Gene's inner-conflict....

English 12
1. Read Peter P. Clarke's  "Graham Greene's 'The Destructors': An Anarchist Parable".
- Summarize in 6 sentences + identify Greene's thesis
2. Write a quality theme statement for "The Destructors".
3. Prepare notes for tomorrow's in-class writing assignment:
- How does Greene convey the instability of postwar England in "The Destructors"?
Criteria:
*Theme statement *Clear, strong thesis
*Highlight literary devices used in the story (metaphor, paradox, allegory, irony, symbolism)
*5 (min.) quotations (introduced, integrated, cited, explained)
*Transitions, grammar
*Concluding sentence(s)
/30

English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Discussion: Decide if you believe the following statements are true or false. You must provide evidence to back up your opinion.
A. Boys are more aggressive than girls.
B. People prefer extroverted personalities.
C. Most people are lazy and prefer to follow rather than to lead.
D. Mankind is inherently evil (Class definition: Willful harm to others).
E. In order to establish a strong community, it is necessary to isolate some.
2. Books distributed (Lord of the Flies).
3. Homework: Read Chapter 1 - be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
(There will probably be a quiz tomorrow to ensure you read the chapter ;) )

English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Discussion: Decide if you believe the following statements are true or false. You must provide evidence to back up your opinion.
A. Competition is promoted by society.
B. In order to succeed, it is necessary to be selfish.
C. Boys are discouraged from expressing their feelings.
D. The socio-economic class you are born into dictates your attitude and behaviour.
E. Humans construct (manufacture) enemies to justify selfish/immoral behaviour.
2. Books distributed (A Separate Peace).
3. Homework: Read Chapter 1 - be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
(There will probably be a quiz tomorrow to ensure you read the chapter ;) )

English 12
1. "Reunion" rewrite and "Bananafish" response due.
2. Background (notes) for "The Destructors"
3. Read "The Destructors"
4. Address questions 7 and 8 on page 380 - re-read the story and take note of page numbers.
We will be working with this story tomorrow.
*nihilism
*paradox and allegory
*power, youth and innocence (or lack thereof)

English 11 (Block 2)
1. "Lamp at Noon" re-write due (attach first draft and hand in).
2. Finish "Harrison Bergeron" assignment in-class (due at the bell).
- Should be 12-15 sentences.
- Must include a min. of 5 introduced, integrated, explained, and cited quotations

English 11 (Block 4)
1. "Harrison Bergeron" re-write due (attach first draft and hand in).
2. Finish "The Lamp at Noon" assignment in-class (due at the bell).
- Should be 12-15 sentences.
- Must include min. of 5 quotations (introduced, integrated, explained, and cited).