Monday, October 16, 2006

English 20-1 Blocks One and Three

There are still a couple of students who need to do their poster presentations on their poet. After this, we are going to go over semi-colon usage. There is an assignment for this which I am attaching below:

Semicolon Exercises # 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check next to the sentences that are correctly punctuated. On a separate sheet of paper or the computer rewrite the sentences that were faulty correctly.
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_____ We checked into the price of flying to Montreal; the train is much cheaper.
_____ I’d like to meet your friend; so bring him to the party tonight.
_____ We’ve eaten all the goodies, it’s time to go home.
_____ There’s a storm on the way, let’s head to the shelter.
_____ We’re seeing a wave of 60s nostalgia, for example, miniskirts have made a comeback.
_____ Many doctors claim weather affects our health; in fact, barometric pressure has a direct effect on arthritis.
_____ the Argos are my favourite team, I always buy season tickets.
_____ Your instructor would like to pass you, however, there may be a small fee involved.
_____ Florence is going to Hollywood, she wants to appear on “Let’s Make A Deal.”
_____ We knew that the party was a huge success: Uncle Morty tapdanced across the top of the piano Aunt Madeline did her Chesty Morgan imitation and Tim ignited two of his cousins.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check next to the sentences that are correctly punctuated. On a separate sheet of paper or the computer rewrite the sentences that were faulty correctly.

_____ Many people dislike hockey; because some of the players act like goons rather than athletes.
_____ Orville tried and tried; but he couldn’t get the teacher’s attention.
_____ So he dangled one of his classmates from a window; that caught the teacher’s eye immediately.
_____ I’d like to take a southern vacation this year, however, I don’t think I can afford it.
_____ the car sped quickly past the spectators for a moment the driver could see their faces.
_____ I don’t believe, however, that you would do that to me.
_____ First we’ll have a cool drink then we’ll see if we can find a way to start this car.
_____ Dudley left his clothes by the pool; so it’s no wonder people in the lounge are looking at him strangely.
_____ Electrical plugs come in both make and female versions; so you can raise your own.
_____ Uranus is Rudolf’s favourite planet, therefore, he is making preparations to live there someday.

English 30-1 Block Two

You were to have read and considered "The Rockinghorse Winner". Today, I will pair you up to answer the following questions, which are listed below:

Short Story: The Rocking-Horse Winner
By D.H.Lawrence


1. Describe the mother in this story (character sketch, background information, relationship to children) (3)

2. What is always known but never spoken when it comes to this family? (1)

3. What does Paul’s mom associated with the accumulation of money? (1)

4. What is Paul’s goal? (1)

5. Why does he develop this goal? (1)

6. What problems does Paul face in this story (3)

7. Who does Paul form a “relationship” with (2)

8. What evidence is there that Paul’s mother is irresponsible with money? (two things). What does the uncle say that foreshadows this? (3)

9. One of the central themes in this story is “ethical and moral questions”. Prove this is so. (3)

10. What connotations are associated with money? (4)

11. What is the irony that is presented in this story? (2)

12. What two major issues that are present today are present in this story? Explain. (5)

Social Studies 33

We are discussing Planned Economies. Last class you were told to read pages 116 to 128 in your text and then do questions on A-31. We will mark these today. We are then going to look at a case study. (Planned Economy: The Soviet Union) and do a multiple choice activity to prepare you for these types of questions.