Comm 12

1. Hand in book review & character sketch.
2. In-class essay (bias/propaganda).
Monday, March 25th: Begin novel study

Eng 11 Block 2
The Crucible
1. Act I Vocab quiz.
2. Read Act II.
3. Homework: Work on questions.
Monday, March 25th: Homework check, analysis of Act II.

Eng 11 Block 3
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 5 due.
2. Read 6, discuss.
3. Chapter 6 questions.
4. Notes: Symbolism of the rivers
Monday, March 25th: Quiz on Chapter 5/6

Eng 11 Block 4
Lord of the Flies
1. Chapter 5 questions due.
2. Read chapter 6.
3. Chapter 6 questions.
4. Notes: Simon, Piggy, Ralph, Jack (characterization)
Monday, March 25th: Quiz on Chapter 5/6


Have a great Spring Break!!!

Comm 12

1. Finish book review and character sketch (due tomorrow).
2. Grammar review.
*Tomorrow: In-class essay*

Eng 11 Block 2
The Crucible
1. Hand in Act I questions.
2. Quiz (Paragraph): Explain the significance of the following quote, with reference to theme, plot, and characterization:
"You love me John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!" (Abigail)
3. Act II metaphor considerations:
"Your justice would freeze beer." (p.55)
"The man dreams cathedrals, not clapboard meeting houses." (p. 65)
"Theology is a fortress." (p.67).
4. Review words for vocab quiz tomorrow:
- anarchy - compact (verb) - contiguous - ecclesiast - faction - inculcation - lascivious - licentious - partisan - prodigious
5. Handout: Act II Study Guide

Eng 11 Block 3
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 4 quiz - explain the significance of the following quote with reference to plot, theme(s), and/or characterization:
"I found it. I found a single sustaining thought. The thought was, You and Phineas are even already. You are even in enmity. You are both coldly driving ahead for yourselves alone. . .It was all cold trickery, it was all calculated, it was all enmity
3. Read chapter 5.
4. Handout: Chapter 5/6 study guide.

Eng 11 Block 4
Lord of the Flies
1. Ch 1-4 quiz (quote significance, in terms of plot, theme, and characterization):
A. "But I tell you there isn't a beast!" (Ralph, p. 36)
B. 'Jack had to think for a moment before he could remember what rescue was.' (p. 52)
C. 'There was a space round Henry... into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. {...} Roger's arm was conditioned by a civilization that new nothing of him and was ruins.' (p. 61)
2. Mark chapter 3/4 questions.
3. Read chapter 5.
4. Handout: Chapter 5/6 study guide

Comm 12

1. Independent novel - rough draft of book review, character sketch.
2. Survey - personal biases.
3. Article from The Province: "Born to bully"
4. Essay outline - Composition options:
A. We are bombarded by propaganda daily.
OR
B. Everyone possesses one form of bias or another.
Suggestions:
- Intro (thesis + main points)
- Body 1 - Pros
- Body 2 - Cons
- Body 3 - Your opinion (Ex. "Evidence suggests bias is more harmful than beneficial.")
- Conclusion (Re-state thesis & main points)

Eng 11 Block 2

1. Finish reading Act I
2. Discuss Act I questions
*Tomorrow: Questions due, Act I Quiz*

Eng 11 Block 3

1. Discuss chapter 3, go over questions
2. Read Chapter 4
*Finish Chapter 3/4 questions for homework*
*Tomorrow: Quiz Vocab, Chapter 3/4

Eng 11 Block 4

1. Go over chapter 3.
2. Read chapter 4 in-class.
3. Discuss Chapter 4 questions.
*Homework Chapter 3 and 4 questions due tomorrow, quiz*

Comm 12

1. Finish article analyses (due tomorrow).
2. Begin book review/character sketch.

Eng 11 Block 2
The Crucible
1. Read p. 21-32 of Act I.
2. Answer questions #1-12 for homework.
3. Notes on theocracy, Salem society.
Act I Considerations:
A. Who was the voice of reason in this act?
B. Which scenes introduce important themes?
C. Which characters are in conflict?
D. Examples of irony in Act I?

Eng 11 Block 3
A Separate Peace
1. Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2.
2. Questions for Chapters 1 and 2 due.
3. Read Chapter 3.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 3 and do chapter 3 questions.

Eng 11 Block 4
Lord of the Flies
1. Quiz
2. Go over questions for chapters 1 and 2.
3. Read chapter 3.
*Handout: Study questions, chapters 3 and 4*
Homework: Work on chapter 3 questions

Comm 12

1. Finish article analyses 1-3. You should be able to have all 4 completed by the end of tomorrow's class.
2. When you are done your article analyses (due March 13th), work on your book review & character sketch (due March 15th). Both your review and character sketch should be about one page, double-spaced.

Eng 11 Block 2
The Crucible
1. Overture considerations:
A. In what ways is the play historically accurate? In what ways is it not? Are these inaccuracies important?
B. Act I: What does the description of the room say about the nature of the town?
C. A two-man patrol was sent out on Sundays in order to check on those who were not attending Church, in order to punish them for their delinquent behaviour. What does this detail tell us about the nature of the community in Salem? Why do you they care if others don't attend church?
D. Explain the significance of the following quotes:
"In unity still lay the best promise of safety."
"...the balance has yet to be struck between order and freedom."
2. Begin reading Act I (page 8-21) - study questions (#1-4) & vocabulary handout.
3. Vocab Quiz Thursday.

Eng 11 Block 3
A Separate Peace
1. Read chapter 2 in-class.
*Focus on personification, metaphor; conformity vs. anarchy*
Where do we see evidence of innocence? Experience?
2. Study questions & vocabulary for chapters 1 and 2.
3. Quiz Tuesday.

Eng 11 Block 4
Lord of the Flies
1. Read chapter 2 in-class
*Focus your contemplations on evidence of innocence vs. experience, isolation, democracy/society*
2. Study questions & vocabulary for chapters 1 and 2.
3. Quiz Tuesday.

Comm 12

1. Independent novel/ work on book review & character sketch (due Friday, 15th)
2. Homework check: One article completely finished.
3. Work on article analysis - remember complete sentences and proper quote integration (all article analyses due Wed 13th)

Eng 11 Block 2

1. Quiz on Overture p. 3-8
2. Notes on tragedy, theme, motif in The Crucible
3. Vocabulary for Act I:
- calumny  - exaltation - partisan
- conjure   - faction  - sombre
- conviction  - ordinance
- creed  - prodigious  - heathen

Eng 11 Block 3

1. Read chapter 1 in-class.
2. Notes on theme, characterization, symbol, motif
3. Chapter 2 vocab list:
- eloquence - indulgent - inane - resonant - conniver - infer
*Quiz Tuesday: Chapter 1 and 2, Chapter 1 and 2 Vocabulary

Eng 11 Block 4

1. Read chapter 1 in-class
2. Notes on theme, motif, symbol, characterization
3. Chapter 1 vocabulary:

Comm 12

1. Article Analysis of four (4) articles (given in class) due: Wednesday, March 13th.
For each article, answer the following:
A. What bias, if any, can you identify? [racial, cultural, gender, class, political, age] /1
B. Give examples of all bias you identify (use quotes from article). /3
C. What is the purpose of this article? To persuade? To inform? /2
D. Who is the target audience? (Who would be affected by this article? Why?) /2
E. What is your opinion on the article? [Paragraph: 5-12 sentences] /5

13 marks x 4 articles = 52 marks

English 11 Block 2

1. Finish documentary
2. Notes on Arthur Miller, Communism, Puritanism
3. Distribute The Crucible.
4. Homework: read page 3-8 (Overture) - quiz tomorrow.

English 11 Block 3

1. Notes on Anarchy, Conformity, Military Draft, Atonement, Prep-School
2. Distribute A Separate Peace.
3. Background on novel/author.
4. Vocab words for Chapter 1:
- tacit - contentious - irate - inveigle - consternation - rhetorically - seigneurs
English 11 Block 4

1. Notes/Background
2. Distribute Lord of the Flies.
3. Opinion discussion.