English Ten Honors Period 3

1. Final Draft of Fahrenheit 451 Essay is due Monday. 
2. Re-read Antigone, scene 2 and 3 (if needed). Answer the following: What adjectives can you use to describe Creon and his behavior? 2. What is your first impression of Haimon, and how does it change as the scene with his father progresses?  3. Why do the citizens of Thebes tell Creon what he wants to hear? 4. What metaphors does Haimon use to argue that Creon should be more flexible? 5. What are Creon's views of women, and how do these seem to influence his decision about Antigone?
Reading Quiz on The Greek Theater; Tragedy Lecture Notes, and Antigone Scenes 1-3 on Monday. 

English Ten PEriod 5

When I Was Puerto Rican Reading Homework:

Answer the following comprehension questions for the Chapter, “Letters from New York.”

In addition, read the chapter, “Casi Senorita”, and explain the dicho in a journal entry.

Questions for “Letters from New York” and “Casi Senorita”

1.       In what ways did the boleros reflect and/or distort the notion of love?

2.       Why did Esmeralda mention Felipe Rodriguez and her parents' quarrel in the same paragraph? (p. 158)

3.       Esmeralda enjoyed learning from Mami how to iron clothes. What was the most important reason that made her happy?

4.       The Santiago family's house was right behind a bar. What kinds of problems did it pose for the children? (p. 155 - 156)

5.       Why did Esmeralda feel insulted and belittled by Tata's letter? (p. 157 - 158)

Casi Senorita

6.       Esmeralda attended a religious ceremony. (p. 173 to 175) Summarize what happened and explain her response to this event.

7.       After finishing the chapter, it is quite obvious that there are at least two reasons why Santiago named it "Casi Senorita" (Almost A Woman). Discuss what these reasons are.

Dont forget three entries in your Reading Journals!

English Ten Period 4

A complete Essay Rough Draft is due on Friday. Make a conference with me if you need assistance on your thesis statement. All rough drafts must be no fewer than three hand-written pages.