English 12:
Read Act II, Sc i & ii in Othello.
2 x analysis paragraphs (for portfolios):
Paragraph #1: The play demonstrates that jealousy can be a dangerous motivator. Why do you think Roderigo is so consumed by it? Iago sees jealousy as a tool to be used against people. How does he manage to do that?
Paragraph #2: What are your own views on jealousy? In a journal entry, write about an incident in which jealousy led to unpleasant consequences. Do you view jealousy as a character flaw or just a normal part of human nature?
Dates to remember: in class writing assessment = Nov 21/23; portfolio work block = Nov 28/23. Term 1 cut off = Dec 1/23,
English 8:
Spelling quiz at the start of the class.
Journal #2 check while students are silent reading.
Read p. 47-71 in HKL.
Begin working on Journal #3; class time will be given for students to work on Journal #3 next day so it does NOT have to be completed for homework.
English 11FP:
Mark run on sentence and fragment worksheet (from a few classes ago) together as a class.
Read Ch 9 & 10 in Indian Horse.
Review criteria for Expression of Grief creative project:
You are to construct a creative expression to convey the depth of Mary’s grief at the beginning of Ch 8 in the novel. “My mother’s keening by the river was eerie…” (p.31).
Given that this is a very creative and insightful assignment, I offer little constraint in terms of what you construct. This expression may be a poem. You may compose a song (lyrics and music). You may create a painting, a sculpture, a photo essay or video constructed on digital media. The medium you choose is entirely up to you but bear in mind, the effort you put into your expression will be a key basis for the grading of this assignment.
DUE: Nov 21/23