Thursday, September 5, 2013

Is Grammar Gruesome or Glorious?

TAs and Interns, please continue to complete your application process today.
Note: Mr Bennett is also interested in having a TA this semester.

English 12
Please finish reading "The Destructors" and answer questions 1,2,4 on page 124
Students who do not have a textbook yet, or who forgot their textbook at school (tsk, tsk) can find the story RIGHT HERE

The questions are as follows:
1. Who is the protagonist in this story--Trevor, Blackie, or the gang? Who or what is the antagonist? Identify the conflicts in the story.

2. How is suspense created?

4. Discuss the gang's motivations, taking into account A) the age and beauty of the house, B) Blackie's reasons for not going home after losing his position of leadership, C) the seriousness with which the boys work at their task, and their loss of concern over their leadership, D) the burning of the pound notes, E) their considerations for Old Misery, F) the lorry driver's reaction. What characteristics do the gang's two named exploits--pinching free rides and destroying the house--have in common?

Reminders:
lock on lockers
bring a journal
sign planner

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