English 12:
Read p. 17-37 in OMAM.
Ch 2 analysis questions to be answered in full sentences (due at the start of class Mon). For each question EXCEPT #3, you must properly integrate and cite one quotation to support your answer:
1) How is the bunkhouse described? What does the description tell the reader about the men who live there? (2 marks)
2) What do we find out about Curley, his wife, and his father through George’s discussions with the others? (2 marks)
3) How would you describe the relationship between Curley and his wife? List five adjectives describing Curley’s personality. List five adjectives describing his wife’s personality. (11 marks)
4) Re-read Steinbeck’s description of Slim on p. 33. What does this tell you about his character? Is he a man to be trusted and looked up to? (2 marks)
5) What is Lennie eagerly talking about on p. 36? (1 mark)
HOMEWORK: Read p. 38-65 in OMAM. There will be a reading quiz at the START of class on Mon (June 3) on Ch 3 ONLY (not the whole book). Please ensure you are on time to class; if you are late, you will not have an opportunity to re-take this quiz. Please note, there will be an in-class writing assessment following the quiz so please ensure you have your novel with you.
English 8:
Journal #4 check at the start of class during silent reading.
Read p. 140-170 in Word Nerd.
Remaining class time to work on Journal #5. If students did not complete this in class, it needs to be done for homework.
English 11FP:
In class writing assignment related to p. 1-45 in Moon of the Crusted Snow.
*** if you missed today’s class, you will need to be in flex on Fri (May 31) to make up this assessment.