English 12
Catcher in the Rye
1. Read p.166-190.
2. Assignment: One paragraph response to Mr. Antolini's 'speech' to Holden (p. 186-190).
- Using (a min. of 5) quotations from the noted pages, paraphrase Mr. Antolini's advice to Holden -What are his concerns? What is Mr. Antolini's opinion of mankind/the human condition? Do you think his comments are valid? Comment on Holden's reaction to Mr. Antolini's speech.
*Tuesday: Finish novel.
*Wednesday: Analysis/Outline.
*Thursday: In-Class essay.
Psychology 11
Module 15
1. Brief in-class essay.
2. Homework - Sleep Journal May 15(am) to May 20 (am) (Intro to Module 20)
A. Week days:
- bedtime? wake-up time? # of hours of sleep? - wake up during the night? how long to get back to sleep? dreams? naps? bedtime rituals (bath/tv/reading/music/complete darkness?)
B. Weekend days
- as above
English 10E
Poetry
1. Good copy of Compare/Contrast composition due at the end of class.
Format:
A. Introduction (Theme statement + thesis)
B. "Gracious Goodness" analysis + quotations.
C. "To Have Succeeded" analysis + quotations.
D. 2 similarities and 2 differences.
2. Poetry analysis:
A. Choose three poems.
B. For each poem, identify the "title" and the author,
C. Identify 3 literary devices
- copy out the line (in quotation marks) and cite (line number)
- identify the literary device
- comment on what effect the literary device has on the line/poem, why do you think the author chose to write the line that way?
*There are no right or wrong answers, as long as you give a thoughtful interpretation*
(Due at the end of Tuesday's class.)
Have a great long weekend!