Eng 111 - Reading Focus for "Home Smart Home": Does technology make life harder or easier for humans? Answer this question in a half page response using specific evidence from the text to back up your opinion(s). Remember that we will be exploring this question tomorrow in class. Eng 112 - You are to compose an original Shakespearean sonnet of 14 lines, the given rhyme scheme and in iambic pentameter. "Did we learn all that today?" You sure did.  

Eng 111 - Read Poe's "Cask of Amontillado" and answer the first six questions on your sheet. Eng 112 - You have been assigned your 600 word research essay on your own personal five wonders. This is to be researched and cited using MLA formatting. The assignment details follow.

Eng 111 - You have been assigned a new "Article of the Week": The Middle East: a History of War and Peace. Post your responses to http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/martin/ and pass in your notated article. You have also been assigned the creative writing task associated with Poe's Tell Tale Heart.       Writing Activities:  Choose one of the following. 1.    Rewrite the final scene of the story from the perspective of one of the police officers.  You might wish to write the official report filed by them.  2.    Use another type of “point of view” shift to re-tell the story. 3.    Write a poem or song lyrics about the events of this story. 4.    Discuss the concept of “madness” – is the narrator really crazy? Or just a little “misunderstood”. 5. Write a brief “prequel” or “sequel” outlining events before or after the murder.        Eng 112 - Persuasive Writing Assignment         DUE:_Tuesday, Nov. 29th_ NOW THAT YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN PERSUASION, YOU ARE TO WRITE A 400-500 WORD ESSAY ON ONE OF THE TOPICS YOU JUST DEBATED ABOUT IN CLASS. *(YOU MAY ALSO PICK A COMPLETELY NEW TOPIC AS WELL).   STEPS: Start writing a draft! Start as close as possible to your reading/research Do not concern yourself with grammar or spelling (IN YOUR DRAFT) ·Write your first paragraph ·Introduce the topic ·Inform the reader of your point of view! ·Entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paper! ·Focus on three main points to develop ·In EACH Body Paragraph: ·Use a TOPIC SENTENCE ·Use a “Con, Pro, Strongest Pro” strategy in your body ·Stay focused on your point of view throughout the essay ·Focus on logical arguments ·Don't lapse into summary ·Conclusion ·Summarize, then conclude, your argument ·Refer to the first paragraph/opening statement as well as the main points ·does the conclusion restate the main ideas? ·reflect the succession and importance of the arguments ·logically conclude their development?            

Eng 112 - Pick a Topic to Use for an Expository Essay: 150-200 words   EXPLAIN HOW TO:        - ride a bicycle - study for an exam - change a flat tire - cook (a particular food) - paint (anything) - play a particular position on a team - set a table - swim - prepare for a Caribbean vacation - prepare for a run - speak to an audience * or pick any topic of your choosing

Eng 111 - Your Article of the Week has been assigned. If you did not receive a paper copy (to show notation and close reading), print out the file copy on the website. Reply to the post with your one page response. Use the "food for thought" section to help you get thinking. The response is DUE over the weekend, pass in your notation Monday, beginning of class. http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/martin/2011/11/10/article-of-the-w...

Eng 111 - Your act 4 test is on Thursday, creative extensions due Friday. Eng 112 - Complete the questions to "Lamb to the Slaughter". Start studying for Thursday's unit test NOW.