Happy Friday!

English 9
Today we worked on more grammar sentences and the parts of a sentence. After that we took a look at 8 big topics for "The Scarlet Ibis." Here they are:

1. How does pride feature into "The Scarlet Ibis?"
2. Is the narrator to blame for Doodle's death? Why or why not?
3. Discuss the significance of the scarlet ibis in the story.
4. How do the narrator's feelings towards Doodle change over time?
5. What is one important message that "The Scarlet Ibis" relays to present-day children?
6. Why is it important that Doodle died at the end of this story?
7. How does the framing as a retrospective affect the way readers interpret "The Scarlet Ibis"?
8. How is Doodle's birth name, William Armstrong, an element of foreshadowing?

Homework

Pick 2 questions. Decide on a note taking method that best suits you. Some methods might include Venn Diagrams, point form, headings, or mind maps.

English 12

Today we'll discuss your planning for our practice provincial, then have the presentation for story #5. Tuesday Siesta!