February 11-15

Grade 12 English/Canadian Literature

We are continuing to examine some early Canadian authors. "Snow" by Frederick Philip Grove and "Sam Slick the Clockmaker" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton.
Questions on "Sam Slick" page 17 in A Book of Canadian Stories, due Friday 15th.
1. The first two parapgraphs of the short story "Sam Slick' are developing which element of short story: plot, character, setting or theme?
2. Describe in detail the setting of this story: remembering that setting comprises time, place and atmosphere.
3. How is the plot developed? Outline key parts of the plot, under the headings: Introduction, Development, Climax and Conclusion.
4. How does the dialogue of each character help to develop the personalties in the story?
5. While the narrator is not the main character in the story--Sam Slick is the main character, what does the narrator contribute to the story (plot, character, setting theme)?
6. What is the theme of the story "Sam Slick"?

11 English
This week we are hearing the 2nd and 3rd speeches. Remember, listening skills are being measured as well as speaking and writing skills. The 4th speech will be a persuasive speech, so think about a topic you want to persuade your classmates to believe.

9 English
This week we are hearing the 2nd speeche. Remember, listening skills are being measured as well as speaking and writing skills. The 3rd speech will be a persuasive speech, so think about a topic you want to persuade your classmates to believe.