English 12: 

  • silent reading
  • complete analysis sheet together as a class for “The Lottery”
  • analysis assignment x 2 for “The Lottery” – if you were absent from today’s class for any reason, complete these prompts for homework and hand in to me at the start of class Tuesday:1)The final impact of the story depends on Jackson creating a recognizable, friendly setting then placing within it a horrifying event. What is her purpose in doing this? What social comments do you believe Jackson is making about society?

    2)Imagine you are a citizen of another village and write a letter (150-200 words) to one of the minor characters in the story, explaining why your village has abolished the lottery. The justification you give in your story should relate to the context of Jackson’s story.

  • REMINDER: QUIZ at the start of class Tues on literary terms (Part D of handout)! Please ensure you review and that you are on time to class. Students who arrive late will not get extra time on the quiz.

English 8:

  • silent reading
  • overview of life in the 1950’s
  • reading in The Outsiders (p. 1 – 9)

English 11FP: 

  • silent reading
  • non-fiction article – overview of First Nations in Canada – highlighting and noting key terminology; if you were absent from today’s class, please get this hand out from me on Tuesday.
  • REMINDER: QUIZ at the start of class Tues on literary terms. Please ensure you review and that you are on time to class. Students who arrive late will not get extra time on the quiz.