English 12
The Catcher in the Rye
1. Theme and Thesis statement review (examples in-class).
2. Feedback on WAQ.
3. Homework: Integrate the following sentences (they should be properly introduced, explained, and cited):
"To tell you the truth, it was sort of embarrassing, in a way, to be talking about Romeo and Juliet with her. I mean that play gets pretty sexy in some parts." p. 111
"Then just to show you how crazy I am, when we were coming out of this big clinch, I told her I loved her and all. It was a lie, of course, but the thing is, I meant it when I said it." p. 125
"You don't see what I mean at all...You give me a royal pain in the ass, if you want to know the truth." p. 133
*Late work/re-dos are due Thursday, discussed with me ahead of time (for midterm reports)*
English 11 (2)
The Lord of the Flies
1. Chapter 4 Quizzes handed back.
2. Theme and thesis statements for Chapter 5 prompt (evil, fear, and Simon).
3. Write WAQ response to Chapter 5's prompt.
4. Homework: Read chapter 6, prepare for a quiz tomorrow.
*No chapter 6 prompt.*
*Late work/re-dos are due Thursday, discussed with me ahead of time (for midterm reports)*
English 11 (4)
A Separate Peace
1. Hand in Chapter 5/6 response.
2. Read Chapter 7 & analyze.
3. Homework: Chapter 7 Response
Prompt:
With textual evidence, describe how the war's encroachment on Devon becomes more pronounced in chapter 7.
- include topic sentence (ex. The consequence of war is a loss of innocence), thesis statement (re: Gene's internal conflict), min. 5 quotations (I, I, E, C), 12-15 sentences.
*due tomorrow, 30 marks*
*Late work/re-dos are due Thursday, discussed with me ahead of time (for midterm reports)*