Good afternoon all!
Here are a couple questions for "Horses of the Night" by Margaret Laurence:
Chris eventually confronts a truth about himself that mirrors his father’s life. Is this realization empowering, devastating, or both? Defend your answer with evidence.
Horses appear repeatedly in the story. What do they symbolize at different points, and how does their meaning change as Chris grows older?
Depending on time, we may do both or pick one for our response.
Greetings English 12! Here is our writing work for Jade Peony. Depending on remaining time, I will give some more specific instructions during class :)
How does Wayson Choy construct the grandmother's presence through memory, belief, and symbolism?
To what extent does the jade peony function as a symbol of cultural inheritance rather than personal memory?
Many young people follow influencers, athletes, musicians, and celebrities online. Some people believe these famous individuals can inspire others to work hard and follow their dreams. Others think they often show unrealistic lifestyles and set bad examples.
Write a paragraph that explains whether influencers and celebrities should be considered role models for young people.
"Progress for some often means loss for others."
"A country that cannot control its own resources cannot be free."
— Kwame Nkrumah
After reading and discussing the Venezuelan conflict. Read these quotes. Write a reflection that considers what could be the reasons and results for the US take-over of Venezuela.
People often say that being honest is the most important value. Others believe that kindness matters more, especially when honesty might hurt someone’s feelings. In real life, people sometimes have to choose between being kind and being honest.
Write a paragraph explaining whether you think it is more important to be kind or to be honest. Use reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Greetings all!
Here are soliloquy choices. We will be performing these shortly after our return from the holidays. If you intend on earning these bonus marks, prepare over the holidays
In WALL-E the main characters seem to have many human traits, even though they are not human. They show emotions, make choices, and care for others. These robots were made by humans to do a special job.
Do you think robots like WALL-E should be treated differently from humans if they can feel and think?
Instructions for students:
In your group, explore the interpretation assigned to you. Prepare a short presentation (3–5 minutes) explaining your interpretation of Simon’s death, its meaning in literature, and how Golding uses it to develop the novel’s themes. Include at least one quote from Chapter 9 to support your ideas.
Investigate how Simon’s death can be read as a symbolic sacrifice similar to religious or Christ-like figures. Consider his kindness, isolation, encounter with the “Lord of the Flies,” and his attempt to bring truth to the others.
Explore Simon’s death as the moment when the boys lose the last piece of innocence on the island. Discuss how this turning point shows the collapse of morality and the triumph of savagery.
Examine how Simon’s death represents humanity’s tendency to reject or destroy uncomfortable truths. The boys kill him exactly as he tries to reveal the truth about the “beast.” What does this say about human nature?
Look at Simon’s death as an example of how ordinary people can become violent when swept up in a crowd. Analyze the storm, the chanting, the dancing, and how the group’s identity overrides individual responsibility.
Interpret Simon’s death as a clash between natural goodness and the breakdown of civilization. Consider Simon’s connection to nature (the forest, his quiet observations) and how his death symbolizes the destruction of natural harmony.
Discuss Simon’s death as a tragic and inevitable moment in the novel. Was Simon doomed from the beginning because of who he was? How does his death fit traditional patterns of tragedy or sacrifice in literature?
People use technology for almost everything—finding information, communicating, cooking, traveling, and even thinking. Some people say technology makes life easier. Others believe people need it too much and can't grow important skills.
Write a paragraph explaining whether you think people should rely more on technology or on themselves.
Many teenagers want to earn their own money and gain experience by working part-time. Some people say this is good because it teaches responsibility and independence. Others think school should be their main focus, and jobs create too much stress or take away study time.
Write a paragraph explaining whether you think teenagers should have part-time jobs. Use examples and reasons to support your opinion.
