Macbeth: Dec. 14 - Dec. 18

Fri. Dec. 18/09
- Concert during the first block B today.
- We'll finish watching The Truman Show.

Thurs. Dec. 17/09
- Today, we'll start watching The Truman Show. How does this movie relate to our earlier study of media and privacy? Which genre is this movie? Review the discussion questions.

Wed. Dec. 16/09
- Macbeth test today ( 100 marks, multiple choice )

***Macbeth Test on Wed. Dec. 16 (100 multiple choice)***
Tues. Dec. 15/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- We're in the computer lab (219) to complete the good copy of the Macbeth essays (30 marks). Remember to staple the rough copy and edit sheet to the back of your good copy.
When finished, review for the test tomorrow.
- Review the supplementary sections in your textbook, before and after the play.
- Other sources: SparkNotes Macbeth; No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth; Shmoop Macbeth
You can also watch the half hour animated version of Macbeth to review the story/play.



Mon. Dec. 14/09

- Peer editing of Friday's in-class essay.
- On Tuesday the computer lab in 219 is booked to complete the essay good copy.

Macbeth: Dec. 8 - Dec. 11

***Macbeth Test on Wed. Dec. 16 (100 multiple choice)***
Fri. Dec. 11/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- In-class essay:

• (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7

Thurs. Dec. 10/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- We will watch the conclusion of the movie version of Macbeth, directed by Roman Polanski, starting at Act III Scene 5, Macbeth's second meeting with the witches.
- If there is time at the end of the class, we will review the questions on sheets for Episodes 8 and up.

Wed. Dec. 9/09
- Use your time in the computer lab today to prepare for your in-class essay on Friday, Dec. 11th.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below, as identified in class yesterday:

1. Military General (trusted, brave, loyal, noble, courageous, respected, and skilled; capable of killing in battle; seen as protector; takes pride in his actions; influenced by witches, mentally stable; has friends and is part of a fraternity of Thanes)
2. Husband (faithful/ loving toward wife; wants to please wife and have her think he is manly; influenced/manipulated by wife; ambitious; experiences self-doubt/remorse over plotting, decisions and actions; realizes his desires are corrupt; his anxiety over Duncan's murder leads to emotional torment/hallucinations; poisonous partnership)
   
3. King (not virtuous; corruptly crowned; suspicious, paranoid, self-centred, distrustful, and vengeful; insomniac; mentally unstable; becomes increasingly murderous; detached and alone)
   

• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Tues. Dec. 8 / 09 Interactive map Macbeth online play

- Review Episode 7 questions (Act III).
- View "Macbeth: The Secretist Man" video and read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii.
- Review the Macbeth character assignment sheet.

• In groups, discuss Macbeth's character with respect to his three roles as military general, husband, and king. Make notes.
• Use your computer class on Wed. Dec. 9th to do more research and fill in the assignment sheet with quotes and notes.
• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Macbeth: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

Fri. Dec. 4
- View the stage production of Act III of Macbeth (view 57:00 to 1:26:35 on the embedded video below).
- Complete questions for episode 5 and episode 6 summaries of Act III.




Thurs. Dec. 3
- Listen to the audio version of Act II of Macbeth.
- View the DVD "Characters of Macbeth."
- Continue work on the questions for episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2) and episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4)



Wed. Dec. 2
- View the DVD "Macbeth Basics."
- Continue work on the questions for episode 2 (Act I sc. 5-7) and episode 3.

Tues. Dec. 1
- View the DVD "What is dramatic tragedy?"
- Find out about the curse. Why is Macbeth often called the Scottish Play?


Mon. Nov. 30

- We will review the A&E biography, "Shakespeare: A Life of Drama."
- Complete the questions that accompany this video.
- Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and start work on the Episode 1 questions.

Poetry: Nov. 23 - 27

Fri. Nov. 27

- If you have finished everything listed below in Thursday's instructions, then use your computer lab time to review grammar and literary terminology that you are likely to be questioned about on the cross-grade English 11 exam.
Self-study resources:

• Literary terminology flash cards
• University of Calgary grammar tutorials
• Dr. GramR Interactive Grammar Games
• Grammar Interactive Exercises

Thurs, Nov. 26

- JP library computer lab booked
- Complete all work from the poetry assignments sheet.
- If you have completed everything:

• Visit the Debatabase
• Use the debate selection form to list the ten topics that you think are most interesting.
  

Mon, Nov. 23 - Tues. Nov. 24 - Wed. Nov. 25

- JP library computer lab booked
- Complete any unfinished work: cartoon story, sonnet, and poetry assignments.
- If you are ready to start on the Part 2 visual poetry assignment, you can review the "great themes" section of the poetry book. Decide how you'd like to present your original poem.

• It should be at least 20 lines
• It should include text and photo or video imagery.
• Resources: Impress or PowerPoint; Dotsub; Empressr; Phrasr
  
• If you want good video to use with Dotsub, go to WGBH Video Sandbox

- If you are finished these assignments, do the Part 3 paragraph "quiz" for 12 marks.

Poetry: Nov. 16 - 20

Fri. Nov. 20/09
- Computer lab class
- Complete "General Subjects" paragraphs. Due Fri. Nov. 20
- Complete any other unfinished work: cartoon story, sonnet, and poetry assignments.
- If you are ready to start on the Part 2 visual poetry assignment, you can review the "great themes" section of the poetry book. Decide how you'd like to present your original poem.

• It should be at least 20 lines
• It should include text and photo or video imagery.
• Resources: Impress or PowerPoint; Dotsub; Empressr; Phrasr
• If you want good video to use with Dotsub, go to WGBH Video Sandbox
  

Thurs. Nov. 19/09
- Computer lab class
- Complete "Winter" questions and paragraph. Finish your sonnet. Both DUE Thurs. Nov. 19
- If you've finished everything, do the corrections on your cartoon story. Then email your Dotsub video.

Mon. Nov. 16 - Wed. Nov. 18/09

- Homework due Mon. Nov. 16: questions on Warren Pryor
- Review the Shakespearean Sonnet. Write the first, second and third quatrain of your sonnet.
- "Legends and Stories" poetry assignment: The Forsaken; The Ice-Floes; David (Due Wed. Nov. 18)
- View the video story version of the poem "David."
- Complete five paragraph answers for all three poems - DUE Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Resources: Analysis of The Forsaken

Poetry: Nov. 9 - 13

Thurs. Nov. 12 & Fri. Nov. 13
- computer lab 219 is booked for both of these days.
- Finish your cartoon short story and print a copy of the transcription for editing.
- If you have finished:
- Read The Lonely Land by A. J. M. Smith
- Complete the writing tasks for this poem on the poetry unit sheet (answer on a separate sheet of paper).

Term one ends on Nov. 10th.
Work toward completion of all term one assignments.

Tues. Nov 10/09
National Identity Poetry
- View "We Are More"
- Exercises and discussion on imagery (language that appeals to the senses: vision, touch, taste, smell, sound)

Mon. Nov. 9
- Presentations
- Poetry terminology: Ode; Elegy; Slam poetry
- Poet Profile: Shane Koyczan ( Beethoven - Move Pen Move )
- "Brave New Voices" poet recites "Ode to Phillip Seymour Hoffman."
***Write an ode or elegy that is at least ten lines*** (10 marks)

Short Stories: Nov. 2 - 6

***Short story questions in complete error-free sentences DUE FRI. Nov. 6
Term 1 ends on Nov. 10th.

Fri. Nov. 6
- In computer lab 219
- Complete term one assignments (Term ends Nov. 10th)
- Write your cartoon short story (Due Fri. Nov. 13).

Thurs. Nov. 5
- Presentations
-Review Short Story questions (DUE Friday, Nov. 6)
-Review quotation mark rules (edit cartoon story dialogue)
-Documentary: Animation Nation describes how the British government used the cartoon short story genre as a propaganda method.

Tues. Nov. 3 - Wed. Nov. 4
- continue writing your cartoon short story according to the instructions below.
- if finished, work on online grammar tutorials.

Mon. Nov. 2

-We'll continue presentations later this week
-continue short story cartoon captioning assignment
-As I'm away, just select your cartoon using the instructions below. Don't worry about uploading or posting the cartoon on DotSub.com today. Just view your cartoon and start writing your short story and dialogue ideas for the cartoon on an OpenOffice document (save it). I'll show you how to upload and caption the project when I get back.

In the computer lab:
-Select a public domain silent cartoon (approx. 3 to 8 min. long) to caption as a short story. -Preview cartoons at these Archive.org links: Felix cartoons - Classic cartoons
- When you've found a cartoon for your project, bookmark the URL.
- Then upload the video to your computer desktop (right click on the ogg video file, then click "save link as." Select "desktop.")
- Register an account at DotSub.com
- Then "post a new video" and upload your saved cartoon video for captioning.
- sample

Short Stories: Oct. 26 - 30

**Due Mon. Oct. 26 - Biographical Essay**(typed final draft, bibliography, first draft, peer review sheet, outline)

Fri. Oct. 30/09
-presentations
-introduce short story cartoon captioning assignment
In the computer lab:
-Select a public domain silent cartoon (approx. 3 to 8 min. long) to caption as a short story.
-Preview cartoons at these Archive.org links: Felix cartoons - Classic cartoons
- When you've found a cartoon for your project, bookmark the URL.
- Then upload the video to your computer desktop (right click on the ogg video file, then click "save link as." Select "desktop.")
- sample

Thurs. Oct. 29/09
- computer lab booked for this class. Use this opportunity to finish off work on your essay and any other missing assignments.
- Read "We Have to Sit Opposite" in Tigers of the Snow.
Wed. Oct. 28/09
- computer lab booked for this class. Use this opportunity to finish off work on your essay and any other missing assignments.
- Read "Always A Motive" for tomorrow's class (in Tigers of the Snow).

Tues. Oct. 27/09
- MADD presentation in the gym

Mon. Oct. 26/09
- Review "Two Fishermen"
- Read "The Late Man" by Andreas Schroeder

Short Stories: Oct. 19 - 22

Thurs. Oct. 22
- Review "The Firing Squad." Then read "Two Fishermen" on p. 89.
- Complete questions in complete error-free sentences for Monday.

Wed. Oct. 21
- Review "The Painted Door" and read "The Firing Squad" on p. 69.
- Complete questions in complete error-free sentences.
- Computer lab time to work on biographical essays.

Tues. Oct. 20
- Review "The Sound of Hollyhocks"
- Read "The Painted Door" and complete questions in complete error-free sentences.
- Start presentations

Mon. Oct. 19
- Review Top Ten Tour presentation evaluation.
- Read: "The Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner on p. 7 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Answer: Short story questions in complete error-free sentences.

Point Of View In A Short Story Powerpoint

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Novel Study - The Alchemist: Oct. 13 - 16

***Due Fri. Oct. 9*** Biographical Essay Outline and first paragraph (typed, double-spaced). 12 marks

***Due Thurs. Oct. 15***Complete first draft of the biographical essay
You should also have completed five of your tour slides.
***Oct. 19-30*** Presentation of Top Ten Personal Legend Tours

Thurs. Oct. 15/09
- Peer editing.
- Sign up for your Personal Legend Tour presentation date.
- Finish reading The Alchemist.

Tues. Oct. 13/09 & Wed. Oct. 14/09 (J219 computer lab both days)

- Review your marked introductory paragraphs and outlines.

- Complete the first draft of your biographical essay on Paulo Coelho.

***Due Thurs. Oct. 15***Complete first draft of the biographical essay

- DO NOT put your name on your paper (use the code that I give you)

- DO double-space

- DO give your paper a title

- DO include at least 3 references in your bibliography (APA format). Use BibMe. See the example for the bio article you received in class:
Paulo Coelho bibliography. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2009, from www.paulocoelho.com/engl/dow/Bio.pdf

The Alchemist Review Online

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Novel Study - The Alchemist: Oct. 5 - 9

***Due Fri. Oct. 9*** Biographical Essay Outline and first paragraph (typed, double-spaced). 12 marks
You should also have completed five of your tour slides.
***Oct. 19-30*** Presentation of Top Ten Personal Legend Tours

Thurs. Oct. 8/09 & Fri. Oct. 9/09 - Computer Lab class in J219
- Work on essay outline and introductory paragraph. Paragraph should be typed and double-spaced. Underline your thesis statement.
- Work on your Top Ten Personal Legend Tour (see information below).

Wednesday, Oct. 7/09 - Computer Lab class in J219
- Work on essay outline and introductory paragraph.
- Work on your Top Ten Personal Legend Tour
- Here's a sample tour.
- Install Trailfire for Mozilla Firefox. Start a free Trailfire account.
- Consult the UNESCO World Heritage Site locations if you need help getting started.

Tues. Oct. 6
- Review the story so far.
- Finish reading part one of The Alchemist.
- Write a rough copy of your first paragraph for the biographical essay, including your thesis statement. See the sample below:

Title -------- Paulo Coelho: A Renaissance Man-----------------------------

"A fall from the third floor hurts as much as a fall from the hundredth. If I have to fall, may it be from a high place." — Paulo Coelho

Webster's Dictionary defines the Renaissance man as a man of knowledge in many fields. Paulo Coelho, the best selling Brazilian author, has achieved remarkable stature in the fields of music, theatre and writing. His contributions in music and theatre have enriched Brazilian culture. His widely translated books have touch a worldwide audience. Through his accomplishments, Coelho, author of The Alchemist, proves himself as a 21st century Renaissance man.

Mon. Oct. 5 - We are in the J219 computer lab today.
- Introduce the Top Ten Personal Legend Tour project.
- Here's a sample tour.
- Install Trailfire for Mozilla Firefox. Start a free Trailfire account.
- Consult the UNESCO World Heritage Site locations if you need help getting started.

Novel Study - The Alchemist: Sept. 29 - Oct 2

Fri. Oct. 2/09
- Watch Will Smith's endorsement of The Alchemist.
Discuss:
-- Is focus, hustle and hard work enough to achieve a dream?
-- Does this celebrity's endorsement influence how you receive this book?
-- How much should we invest in our dreams? (time, money, energy)
- Listen to the Wiretap (CBC) podcast of the episode We Are But The Stuff of Dreams
Discuss:
-- Is Santiago more realistic than the Wiretap interviewee, Adam, who is seeking the woman of his dreams?
-- How do we rationally evaluate our dreams?
Discuss:
-- Thesis statement development for the biographical essay outline.


Thurs. Oct. 1/09 - Research Instructions
- Work in the computer lab J219 this class.
- Do more research on the author Paulo Coelho. Use the article you are given and information below:
- Finish watching part 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2
- Joost Interview - Celebrity: Paulo Coelho
- Paulo Coelho has a Web site and is on Facebook and Twitter.
- There are plans for a movie version of The Alchemist
- Use the Expository Biography Essay Outline. As you research, add information to the outline.
- You can use pencil for ease of editing.

Tues. Sept. 29 - Wed. Sept. 30
- Review the elements of fiction.
- Become familiar with the author Paulo Coelho.
- Read to p. 21 of The Alchemist and do up to questions 4 & 5.

Media Educaton: Sept. 21 - 25

Fri. Sept. 25/09 - Projects
We are working in the JP library computer lab today. Finish all projects for due dates.

Thurs. Sept. 24/09 - Media and Fraud
Using the RCMP Student Fraud Guide, solve the crossword puzzle

Wed. Sept. 23/09 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism
View and discuss the video "The Bonoization of Aid."
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:
- **Review the media representation piece from the United Nations Refugee Agency. Write point form responses on the deconstructing media handout.
- **Visit Look to the Stars and complete the celebrity information chart for any five people.
**Both tasks due as homework for Thursday, Sept. 24th's class.

Tues. Sept. 22/09 - Projects
Today, we're in the library computer lab working on journal responses and the My World at 7 and 14 project. Email completed projects to en8a at yahoo.ca
If you are finished everything, explore http://www.netsmartz.org/

Mon. Sept. 21/09 - Media and Celebrity
Today, we're examining the concepts of "celebrity" and "hero." We'll craft definitions for these terms and explore the construction of media "hype" surrounding celebrities/heroes through a couple of group activities. These activities will prepare students to critically evaluate the role of media in the transformation/elevation of celebrity to hero via global activism.

Media Education: Sept. 14 - 18

Friday. Sept. 18/09 - Documentary
- View the documentary "Rip: A Remix Manifesto."

Thurs. Sept. 17/09 - Documentary
- View and discuss selections from the Frontline documentary "Growing Up Online."

Wed. Sept. 16/09 - Project ( My World: Me at 7 and 14 ) * Due Sept. 30 (20 marks)
We are working in the library computer lab to create biographical profiles focusing on each student's world at ages 7 and 14.

• Students create media collage biographical profiles using their choice of handcrafted paper or computer generated displays (poster, PowerPoint, Impress, Animoto). If you want to use Animoto, the all-access promo code is A4Elab5362 (copy & paste code into promo window when you register).
• Use your own images or collect images from sites such as Wikimedia Commons.
• Do NOT use any photos of yourself or other people. Focus on the time, places, things, activities, etc.

Tues. Sept. 15/09 - Documentary Genre / Creative Commons
Today, we are viewing "Techno Babies: The Making of a Documentary."
We will also discuss Creative Commons and copyleft licensing, which is now a popular means of sharing creative work on the Internet. Many people are sharing their work through copyleft license terms, while others select copyright and public domain options.
We will introduce Animoto as a multimedia option for our project, My World: Me at 7 and 14. We will be working on these biographical profiles in the library on Wednesday. Wikimedia Commons is a good resource for photos and video clips.

Mon. Sept. 14/09 - Documentary Genre
Today, we continued with our focus on documentaries. We discussed media bias and privacy issues. We watched the documentary, Web Warriors, and discussed an opinion article about the reality TV show Jon and Kate Plus Eight. Please continue to work toward completion of your three journal responses, which are due on Sept. 28. Find specific information in last week's blog entry.

Media Education: Sept. 8 - 11

Friday, Sept. 11/09 - Documentary Genre
Today we are working in the library computer lab. Use your time to explore the DIY DOCO interactive documentary site and work on journal responses. You can write about any topics or media we review in class. Your three journal responses (each 1/2 to 1 page double-space typed) are due on Mon. Sept. 28.

Thursday, Sept. 10/09 - Documentary Genre
Today, we will start our study of documentary media. We will view Three Types of Documentary Genre and Cellphone: The Ring Heard Round the World
Continue work on writing three journal responses to any topics or media we review in class. Your three journal responses (each 1/2 to 1 page double-space typed) are due on Mon. Sept. 28.

Wednesday, Sept. 9/09 - Privacy in the Digital Age
Today, we're discussing how privacy is impacted by the media and technology we interact with on a daily basis.

"Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion." Democracy Now. (Parts 1 &2)


Tuesday, Sept. 8/09. Welcome to English 11.
Today, we reviewed the course outline and started our media literacy unit.