English Studies 12 Assignments and Assessments
1. In a paragraph response of a minimum of 150 words and in reference to “Head Cook at Weddings and Funerals,” discuss the character of Marusa. (12 marks)
2. In a multi-paragraph essay of a minimum of 300 words and in reference to “Araby,” discuss the character of the narrator. (24 marks)
3. In a multi-paragraph essay of a minimum of 300 words and in reference to “Miss Brill” and “The Fly,” assess which of the protagonists remains further from reality. (48 marks)
.4 After reading “The First Nations Experience in Canada,” “Totem,” “I Lost My Talk,” and “Letter to Sir John A. MacDonald.” discuss how these three works of literature reflect the First
Nations’ experience in Canada in a multi-paragraph essay of a minimum of 300 words. (48 marks)
5. In a paragraph response of a minimum of 150 words, discuss the theme in “Pleasures of Ordinary Life,” “Beyond the Snowbelt,” OR “My Father’s Lunch.” (12 marks)
6. In a multi-paragraph essay of a minimum of 300 words, compare and contrast “Betting on the Muse” and “Sonnet 55.” (24 marks)
6. Midterm Exam (15 %)
8. Persepolis Novel Test A(100 marks)
9. Persepolis Novel Test B (100 marks)
10. Read “The Battle over Earth’s Lesser Creatures and answer the questions. (30 marks)
11. In a paragraph response and in reference to “The Hype about Texting,” discuss the writer’s view of texting. (12 marks)
12. Inquiry Project Part A: Make an inquiry question, conduct research on the question and compose a 1000 word formal essay that answers the question. (200 marks)
13. Inquiry Project Part B: Make a presentation using Powerpoint, Google Slides, or another program of your choice to create and record an 8-10 minute oral presentation on your inquiry project. (300 marks)
14. Final Exam (25%)