English 8:
Analysis assignment from “August Heat” due at the start of class.
Literary terms quiz.
Overview human reliance on modern technology as preview for our next short story.
Begin reading “The Veldt” on p. 248 – 256. We’ll finish reading the story in class on Monday.
English 11FP:
Finish watching “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (on Amazon Prime). Students are to have taken notes throughout the film looking for similarities and differences between the Canadian and Australian residential school systems and also between this film and the film, “Indian Horse.” Notes go into your portfolio.
Creative writing prompt #7 (for portfolio):
Tell a family story that you think will be passed down and told generations from now.
English 12:
Read p. 39-62 in MW.
Analysis for Parts 5-7 (for portfolio):
In a paragraph, analyze the conversation between the Old Man and Frank on p. 55 regarding whiskey (hint: you should be thinking about symbolism…).