English II Homework

Unit 3

Homework 3.1 Biography and Preview: Read the Bio on page 10– On a

sheet of paper, reduce each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Write sentences with vocabulary and the literary element on page 497:

Pages10 -14

1. Self-possessed2. Duly3. Infirmity4. Imminent 5. Flashback

Saki

Read Carefully : … The Open Window by Saki Pages12- 14

Characters and Setting : List and describe the characters and the setting

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about how irony is used in this story.

(At least 4 sentences)

Homework 3.2 Biography : Read the Bio on page 902– On a sheet of paper,

reduce each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Write sentences vocabulary and the literary element on page 903:

Pages902-909

1. Abashed2. Inscribe3. Ignoble4. Tumultuous5. Prowess 6. Dialogue

Sir Thomas Mallory

Read Carefully : the passage from Le Morte d’Arthur by Malory Pages 904 - 909

Characters and Setting : List and describe the characters and the setting

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about one of the characters.

(At least 4 sentences)

Homework 3.3 Biography : Read the Bio on page 925–On a sheet of paper, reduce

each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Write sentences with the vocabulary and the literary element on page 497:

Pages925 -934

1. Interminable2. Renown3. Redress4. Discourteous5. Enmity 6. Parody

Miguel de Cervantes

Read Carefully : … the passage from Don Quixote by Cervantes Pages 927-934

Characters and Setting : List and describe the characters and the setting

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about one of the characters.

(At least 4 sentences)

Homework 3.4Choose One Poet

Biography : Read the Bio on page ______– List 3 Facts

On a sheet of paper, reduce each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Copy and define the vocabulary and the literary element on page _____

1. ….

______Read Carefully :Poems ______________ by________Pages _______

Summary: Summarize the poem

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about how a literary element is used in the poem.

(At least 4 sentences)

Homework 3.5 Biography : Read the Bio on page 820–On a sheet of paper,

reduce each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Copy and define the vocabulary and the literary element on page 821:

Pages820 -833

1. Impudence2. Oblivious 3. Farce

Anton Chekhov

Read Carefully : … A Marriage Proposal by Chekhov Pages 822 - 833

Characters and Setting : List and describe the characters and the setting

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about one of the characters.

(At least 4 sentences)

Homework 3.6

Biography Read the Bio on page 968–On a sheet of paper, reduce each paragraph to one sentence which states the main idea of that paragraph. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

Vocabulary :Write sentences with the vocabulary and the literary element on

page 969

Pages968 -975

1. Contemptible2. Endear3. Confinement 4. Image Archetype

Edith Hamilton

Read Carefully : … Theseus translated by Hamilton Pages 970 - 975

Characters and Setting : List and describe the characters and the setting

Constructed Response : In a constructed paragraph, write about how point of view is being used in this story.

(At least 4 sentences)