Course Handouts
Course Information:
Oxford Dictionary Online Article
Sensory Language Writing Activity
Suggested Supplementary Reading List
Supplementary Reading Sheet #1
Supplementary Reading Sheet #2
Supplementary Reading Sheet #3
Supplementary Reading Sheet #4
Supplementary Reading Sheet #5
Supplementary Reading Sheet #6
Supplementary Reading Sheet #7
Supplementary Reading Sheet #8
Supplementary Reading Sheet #9
Supplementary Reading Sheet #10
Short Story and Poetry Analysis Unit:
Elements of a Short Story Review
Reading Strategies (Metacognition)
Steps to Writing a Good Short Answer
“Lamb to the Slaughter” Questions
Figurative Language Definitions
Figurative Language Definitions
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Judgement Statements
Evaluations & Due Dates
News & Important Reminders
Twelfth Night Field Trip: We will be attending a theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Hart House theatre on Wednesday November 20th. All permission forms and money (cash or a cashless payment) are due on Friday September 27th!
Lamb to the Slaughter Additional Group Questions:
1. Does Lamb to the Slaughter use suspense techniques effectively in order to enhance the tension in the story? Explain your position by including two suspense techniques and two supporting quotations as proof.
2. Does Lamb to the Slaughter use dramatic irony effectively in the story? Explain your position by including two supporting examples of dramatic irony from the story as proof.
3. Does Roald Dahl characterize Mary Maloney’s character effectively? Explain your position by including two aspects of characterization (of the five discussed in class) and two supporting quotations from the story as proof.
Twelfth Night Field Trip: We will be attending a theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Hart House theatre in Toronto on Wednesday November 20th. For both the ticket and the bus fee, the total cost is $27.00. Please submit your field trip forms and money to me as soon as possible if you are interested in this wonderful, educational experience!
Reminder: On Tuesday September 17th our English class will be going to the school library for an orientation. I ask that my 2B (second half) class, please meet me in the library. See you there!