May 19th

Due Monday,

Answer the following questions about "Life on the Mississippi"

1. Where do we see capitalism in the story? Infer this question.
2. Describe the worker - show evidence.
3. What does the speaker talk about in terms of how he views the river?
4. Why is the boat so important?
5. Why doesn't the 'new' worker not want to express his opinion to the captain?

These answers require mostly comprehension but the first question needs you to refer to the notes we have taken.

April 14th

For Monday,

Chapter 1 quiz on Gatsby.
Read pg. 422-423 "Straw into Gold"  Make note of stereotypes and assumptions about culture and background.

April 11th

I today's lecture style class, I talked about what the difference between Illusion and Reality was and gave examples from both modern day of going to American University's vs. what we really want.  We also looked at what is the American Dream and if we would "qualify" or be able to achieve that goal.
For tomorrow, read up until page 369 and be prepared to discuss!

April 7th

For Monday,

Begin looking at what author you want to research on, remember, he/she must be American or Canadian.  You will have Monday's class to work on your bibliography project.

Read - your hand out "American Dream" Illusion vs. Reality.  Read from page 820 - 865.  There are actually two parts, one is background and the other is a story.

Short answer discussion questions will come on Tuesday and the story should be read by next Friday.

March 20th and the week

Monday - Just read your novel and "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Tuesday - "The Yellow Wall paper" quiz

Wednesday - "Catcher in the Rye" quiz up to page 75

Friday - Exam Review

March 13th

Good morning grade 11's

As you can see I am not here today.  I won't be here next Monday either for obvious reasons.

Today you are to spend at least 15 - 20 minutes reading your Of Mice and Men.  For the remainder of the class, look for proof of both race and gender issues. Have two examples ready for tomorrow's class in either Rose for Emily or Mice and Men.

I will award a +5% BONUS on your last assignment you gave me for anyone who can find an example of race or gender that no one else has found.

Good luck!
See you Tuesday!

March 6th

Good morning,

I will not be in school until Thursday.

Hand in your work to the teacher in the class and kindly tell him or her that it is due today and he will collect it and put it on my desk.

Use this week in class to read.  You are to finish "A Rose for Emily" before Friday.  There will be a quiz on the story.  You are to examine and look at what the author is saying about gender equality and race.  I also want you to start thinking about a modern example of gender Inequality to write about on Friday!

I will probably put a question or two from Of Mice and Men too!  Something about what we have been talking about.

See you all in a few days!