English 12 Homework for Tuesday/Wednesday, October 10:

1. "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara:  Read this short story at least once, preferably twice. Look up words, places, etc. that you don't know.

2. Do the Questions 1-5 on the back page.

3. Start working on Elements of Literature in this story: Character, Antagonist, Atmosphere, Conflict (internal and external), Contrast, Description, the Foil, Foreshadowing, Irony, Mood, and any others that you can add.

You should be developing your understanding of the elements in this story. 

4. You will be working on Bullets of Synthesis of the two stories: "Repent, Harlequin," Said the Ticktockman" and "The Lesson."  

I will give you time to do this: two more days! Use the Handout on the Elements of Literature to help you, and work with your Group. 

It will culminate in a Synthesis Essay.