Dec. 13 - 17, 2010: Personal Legend Book Tour

***Macbeth Character Essay Due on Mon. Dec. 13 ***

Thurs. Dec. 16 / Fri. Dec. 17
- Movie: Quiz Show (1994 historical drama; Directed by Robert Redford). Themes in this movie that are relevant to other literary themes covered in English 11 this year include: dreams; individual responsibility; ethics; and relationship pressures.


Mon. Dec. 13 / Tues. Dec. 14 / Wed. Dec. 15

- K-library old lab is booked for Mon., Tues., and Wed.
- Complete Macbeth Character Essay and hand it in with the Quick Scale sheet.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have three classes to create your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template.

Dec. 7 - 10, 2010: Macbeth

OpensourceShakespeare
Fri. Dec. 10, 2010
The K-library computer lab is booked today. (Blk. A: new lab; Blk B: old lab)
- Type a good copy of your Macbeth character essay (5 paragraphs, double-space).

- Add 2 primary source quotes and references (from the play).

- Add 2 secondary source quotes and references (found outside the play).
***Use MLA style on the Citation Machine or citation button on Shmoop and Cliff Notes. Consult your MLA Citation - Shakespeare handout. 

***Primary Source Reference Example:

Shakespeare, William. Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Ed. Roma Gill.   Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth begins to unravel even before he commits murder: A dagger of the mind, a false creation,/ Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? (Mac. 2.1.38-39)

***Secondary Source Reference Example:

Gill, Roma, ed. "Macbeth: The Man" in Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth seems easily influenced; Macbeth 'catches' evil (Gill xx) through the influences of his wife and the witches.

***Arrange reference list in alphabetical order with hanging indent format.
Other secondary sources:

• Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
• Shmoop Macbeth
• Cliff Notes

Thurs. Dec. 9, 2010
View Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) full version:
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9
View Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) short version: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7


Wed. Dec. 8, 2010
The K-library computer lab is booked today. (Blk. A: new lab; Blk B: old lab)
- Type a good copy of your Macbeth character essay (5 paragraphs, double-space).

- Add 2 primary source quotes and references (from the play).

- Add 2 secondary source quotes and references (found outside the play).
***Use MLA style on the Citation Machine or citation button on Shmoop and Cliff Notes. Consult your MLA Citation - Shakespeare handout. 

***Primary Source Reference Example:

Shakespeare, William. Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Ed. Roma Gill.   Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth begins to unravel even before he commits murder: A dagger of the mind, a false creation,/ Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? (Mac. 2.1.38-39)

***Secondary Source Reference Example:

Gill, Roma, ed. "Macbeth: The Man" in Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth seems easily influenced; Macbeth 'catches' evil (Gill xx) through the influences of his wife and the witches.

***Arrange reference list in alphabetical order.
Other secondary sources:

• Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
• Shmoop Macbeth
• Cliff Notes

***Interim Reports handed out today***
Tues. Dec. 7, 2010
- 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. Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below:

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)

Nov. 29 - Dec. 3: Macbeth

***Macbeth Test (100 mark multiple choice: Blk. A Thurs. Dec. 2 / Blk. B Fri. Dec. 3)

***Survey Assignment was due on Fri. Nov. 26 (see last Friday's post)

Fri. Dec. 3 Macbeth Online Play

- Blk. A:

- Complete overdue assignments and the Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.
- Blk. B: 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test
- Complete overdue assignments and the Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Thurs. Dec. 2 

- Blk. A: 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test

- Continue lab work on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.
- Blk. B: Macbeth test on Friday (use review resources below)
- Continue lab work on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Wed. Dec. 1
- Blk. B: Finish last 10 min. of Macbeth movie. 
- Review 30 min. BBC animated Macbeth (parts 1, 2, 3)
- Macbeth Rap and Macbeth Quiz #3 and 4 (below)
- Old lab is booked Wed - Fri. this week: 
- Start on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Mon. Nov. 29 and Tues. Nov. 30 

- Continue viewing Macbeth movie
- Continue work on review sheets for Episode 7 (Act III sc 5 - Act IV sc 1); Episode 8 (Act IV sc 2-3); Episode 9 (Act V sc 1); Episode 10 (Act V sc 2-5); Episode 11 (Act V sc 6-7)
- Twenty Tips on How to Write a Survey
- Questions to think about:  
o What is the price you pay for compromising your values? 
o Where do we draw the line between ambition and greed?
o To what extent can we blame others for the negative outcomes of our lives? 
 

Nov. 22 - 26: Macbeth

***Macbeth 100 mark multiple choice test coming up next week***

Surveys

Video Games 
Lunch Break 
Skiing / snowboarding

Fri. Nov. 26 Macbeth Online Play
- Old lab is booked this class
- Print your debate survey question summary of results
- Staple it to your completed assignment form (with questions / paragraph completed)
- Hand it in this class. ** Each partner must hand in assignment form.
- Start work on Episode 7 (Act III sc 5 - Act IV sc 1) and Episode 8 (Act IV sc 2-3)
-Prepare for next week's big multiple choice test by practicing quiz #1 below:



Thurs. Nov. 25 
- Google Lit Trips
- Witches (Polanski 1971); (1983 TV version); (stage production) 
- View Acts I and II of Macbeth
- Continue work on Episode 5 (Act III sc 1-3)and Episode 6 (Act III sc 4)

Wed. Nov. 24 
- View the Characters of Macbeth DVD
- Complete the Episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2) and Episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4) questions.

Tues. Nov. 23 
- Find out about the curse. Why is Macbeth often called the Scottish Play?
- Review the plot summary of Macbeth
- Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and start work on the Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4). Continue on with the episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7)

Mon. Nov.22
- Listening quiz (   / 12 marks) today
- View and listen to the DVD William Shakespeare: A Life of Drama (if you miss this class, you'll have to make up the assignment).
- Complete the fill-in-the-blanks assignment and hand it in this class.

Nov. 15 - 19: Poetry / Debating

***Original Sonnet due on Fri. Nov. 19***
***All poetry assignments up to and including General Subjects must be handed in by Fri. Nov. 19 (nothing will be marked after that)*** 

Please participate in the following surveys:
Blk. A Surveys:
Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Texting Students 
Stating An Opinion
Favourite Gaming Console
Texting and Communication 
Cellphones in Class
Chocolate
Cats and Dogs  
Violent Video Games
Men and Women
Drinking Age 
Favourite Game System
Transit System 

Blk. B Surveys:
Banning Cellphones
Studying Poetry
Soccer or Football? 
School Uniforms 
Global Warming  
SKSS and Beattie
Bullying
Driving Age
Music Education
Olympic Games
PC or Mac 


Thurs. Nov. 18 / Fri. Nov. 19 - Debating Online
- The K-library old lab is booked today.
- Assignment: Work alone or with one partner to develop an 8 to 10 question debate / survey about a debate topic of your choice (include your central debate question somewhere in the survey.
- Use Google Documents Forms application to construct the survey.
- Your other survey questions should seek information about related and relevant opinions and facts). See the Ice Cream for Prisoners survey example.
- When you've finished making your debate survey question form, email the link to me at en8a at yahoo.ca (put your name and block in the message)




Wed. Nov. 17
- Speed debating: spend 3 minutes exploring, discussing and debating each of the table topics as you rotate through this exercise.

Tues. Nov. 16

- Short Story presentations
- Complete "General Subjects" paragraphs.
- Watch "Introduction to Shakespeare" (Standard Deviants Production) 

Mon. Nov. 15

K-Library new lab is booked this class.

1. Research Italian and English sonnet forms. Then, complete the Winter section poetry responses (10 marks).
2. Work on unfinished assignments:
• Poetry blue sheet responses
• Original sonnet
• Dreams good copy 5 paragraph essay/story
• Team short story

Nov. 8 - 12: Poetry

***Team short story is due on Mon. Nov. 8 (25 marks)***
***5 paragraphs on The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes, and David are due on Fri. Nov. 12 (30 marks)

*** Note that Lonely Land and Warren Pryor assignments that are not handed in by Wed. Nov. 10 will have a 5 mark deduction.

Fri. Nov. 12/10
- The old lab is booked.
To Do:

1. Corrections / completion of Dreams five paragraph essay (Due Tues. Nov. 30)
2. Legends and Stories five paragraph responses due today ( /30 marks)
3. Team short story (overdue /25 marks)
4. "The Lonely Land" & "Warren Pryor" poem responses (-5 late deduction:  /18 marks)

Wed. Nov. 10/10
- Shakespearean sonnets

- View the video of David Gilmour of Pink Floyd singing Shakespeare's Sonnet 18

Tues. Nov. 9/10

- Review Dreams rough copy corrections.
- List 20 ideas for a sonnet.
- Read the poem David.

- Work on paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 from the Legends and Stories section of your poetry unit.

- All five paragraphs are due on Fri. Nov. 12.

Mon. Nov. 8/10 

- Read the poems (The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes) in the Legends and Stories section of your poetry unit. Work on the first two paragraph responses for these poems. These are due on Fri. Nov. 12.

 

Nov. 1 - 5: Poetry

***12 line ode or elegy is due on Fri. Nov. 5 (12 marks)***
***Team short story is due on Mon. Nov. 8 (25 marks)*** 
Fri. Nov. 5/10
- Finish any incomplete poetry and short story work.
- Read the three poems (The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes, David) in the Legends and Stories section of you poetry unit.
- Complete the following survey on the current events topic about ice cream for prisoners.


Thurs. Nov. 4/10

- We are in the old K-library computer lab today.
- Complete yesterday's poems and assignments if you were absent (see Wednesday's instructions).
- Complete your ode or elegy (see Monday's instructions)
- Finish your "Team Short Story" and prepare or rehearse the presentation.


Wed. Nov. 3/10

***These assignments are due at the end of class:
- Read The Lonely Land by A. J. M. Smith (p. 3)
- Read Warren Pryor by A. Nowlan (p. 13)
- Complete the writing tasks for these poems on the poetry unit sheet (answer on a separate sheet of paper). (18 marks)

If you finish, continue work on your short story and your ode / elegy (see yesterday's post).

Tues. Nov. 2/10

- We are in the old K-library lab today:

• Finish your "Dreams" 5 paragraph essay rough copy. Hand it in.
• Finish your "Team" short story (20 marks)
• Presentation (read/projector project) sign-up (Nov - Dec) (5 marks)
• Try Xtranormal or GoAnimate  (see examples below)
• Complete your 12 line ode / elegy (6 marks) See yesterday's post.

GoAnimate.com: The Late Man by skssen

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Mon. Nov. 1/10

- 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 twelve lines*** (6 marks)

Oct. 25 - 29: Short Stories

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 25
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Wed. Oct. 27
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Fri. Oct. 29

Fri. Oct. 29
- Quiz "The Late Man" (14 marks)
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- Hocus Pocus (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 )
- The Making of Frankenstein (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 )

Thurs. Oct. 28 Quiz " The Late Man" on Fri. Oct. 29
Blk. A - K-library lab (old) is booked. Continue completion of term one work and team short story.
Blk. B - Presentation in gym

Wed. Oct. 27
- 15 min. silent reading / review for quiz
- Quiz - "Two Fishermen" (14 marks)
- Read "The Late Man" on p. 98 of Tigers of the Snow. Quiz on Fri. Oct. 29.

Tues. Oct. 26
- Homework: Finish reading "Two Fishermen" (p. 89) in Tigers of the Snow. Review the green sheet questions to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
- We are in the old lab today - continue writing your "team" short story (see assignment sheet). Review short story elements as you work on your story.

Mon. Oct. 25
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Start reading "Two Fishermen" in Tigers of the Snow.

Oct. 18 - 21: Short Stories

Due Tues. Oct 12 - Dreams web, essay outline, draft 1st paragraph
Due Wed. Oct 13 - Google Drawing Mind Map: The Alchemist
Due Mon. Oct. 18 - Dreams 5 paragraph essay (rough copy)

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Thurs. Oct. 21

**The Painted Door quiz (14 marks) will be on Mon. Oct. 25.

- Today, we are working in the old K-Library Lab
- You will start the Team Short Story Assignment.
- Consult the Seventh Sanctum Story Generator for writing ideas.

Wed. Oct. 20
- Read "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Discuss the questions in groups in preparation for the quiz on Thursday.

Tues. Oct. 19
-Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
-Discuss the questions. Then write the practice quiz.

Mon. Oct. 18
- Read: "The Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner on p. 7 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Discuss the story questions. Then, write the practice quiz.

Point Of View In A Short Story Powerpoint

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The Alchemist: Oct. 12 - 15

Due Tues. Oct 12 - Dreams web, essay outline, draft 1st paragraph
Due Wed. Oct 13 - Google Drawing Mind Map: The Alchemist
Due Mon. Oct. 18 - Dreams 5 paragraph essay (rough copy)

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 15 - Short Stories
- Current events discussion
- Gas Land documentary - Director interview
- Complete assignments

Thurs. Oct. 14

- In class, continue reading The Alchemist from p. 153

- Continue writing your 5 paragraph essay in class


Wed. Oct. 13
- In class, continue reading The Alchemist from p. 127

- Review comments on returned introductory paragraph
- Continue writing your 5 paragraph essay in class


Tues. Oct. 12

- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- Select one of your three thesis statements on the sub-topic of Dreams (can use the Thesis Generator)
**If you have trouble deciding on a sub-topic, review these topics .**
Due today - you must hand in 3 stapled items for 10 marks:

• your Dreams brainstorming web / mind map (3 marks)
• your completed essay outline (5 marks)
• your first (introductory) paragraph. Print this and any other essay content completed today. (2 marks)

Due tomorrow (no more lab time for this):
- Finish and email your computer-generated Alchemist mind map (alone or with a partner).

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full names and block).
• Read to page 127 of The Alchemist for next Wednesday's class

The Alchemist: October 4 - 8, 2010

25 mark multiple-choice quiz on part one of The Alchemist on Tues. Oct. 5  Study Notes

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 8
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- Continue work on your computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full names and block)
• Go on to completing your three thesis statements on sub-topics of Dreams ( try the Thesis Generator).
• Read to page 127 of The Alchemist for next Tuesday's class

Thurs. Oct. 7
- 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)
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?
Read: The Alchemist from p. 80
Discuss:
-- Thesis statement development for the "Dreams" essay outline.


Wed. Oct. 6
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- You will start work on a computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.

Tues. Oct. 5
- Blks. A & B:

• 25 mark multiple choice quiz after 10 min. of review (see study notes above)
• Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wed. and Fri. classes
• Continue The Alchemist (part 2) from p. 71
•  Continue completion of "Dreams" mind map and three thesis statements on sub-topics.

Mon. Oct. 4
- Blk. B (mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Blks. A & B:

• Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71).
• Continue PBS Frontline: Digital Nation

Media / The Alchemist: Sept. 28 - Oct. 1/10

Weekly Assignment  Update: 3 paragraph Essay / Panel discussion- Due Wed. Sept. 29 

This week, we will start viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Fri. Oct. 1/10

- Blk. A only ( mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Finish watching parts 1 & 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2

- Paulo Coelho has a Web site and is on Facebook and Twitter.
- There are plans for a movie version of The Alchemist
- continue reading The Alchemist from p. 21.


Thurs. Sept. 30/10 - The Alchemist

- Blk. B: Questions and notes on the introduction and prologue.
- Become familiar with the author Paulo Coelho. Review the biographical article.
- Continue reading The Alchemist from p. 10.

Wed. Sept. 29/10 - The Alchemist / Panel Presenters

- Panel discussion on media celebrity activism (students who selected this option).
- Review the elements of fiction.
- Read to the introduction (complete ques. 1-4) and read the prologue (take notes).

Tues. Sept. 28/10

- The K-Library computer lab is booked for this class.

- You'll be investigating the DIY Doco interactive documentary storytelling website (use ear buds).
- In the last 10 - 15 minutes of class, go to the interactive quiz and test yourself. Fill in the correct responses on your worksheet. Hand it in for a completion score of 10 marks.
- Tomorrow, we'll start The Alchemist.

Media Awareness - Sept. 20 - 24, 2010

Weekly Assignment  Update: Essay project- Due Mon. Sept. 20; Crossword & Media Celebrity assignment - Due Fri. Sept. 24

Fri. Sept. 24/10 - Media, Celebrity, Global Activism


- The K-library computer lab is booked this class.
- You will either type your three paragraph persuasive essay about celebrity activism, or prepare to participate in a panel discussion on this topic on Wed. Sept. 29th.

• Scoring rubrics: essay (12 marks) / panel discussion (12 marks) / panel discussion questions

- Your completed  3 paragraph essay outline will assist you in responding to the topic question:

  Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?

• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater)

Thurs. Sept. 23/10 - Media / Documentary


- Silent reading 20 minutes / crossword completion.
- Read the article "Hollywood Stars Rush To Do Their Bit."
- Complete the 3 paragraph essay outline (decide whether you will complete a typed essay or prepare to participate in a panel discussion in class on Wednesday).

•  Essay question: Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?
• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater) 

- Today, the teacher on call will show "Techno Babies: The Making of a TV Documentary"
-  Next week, we will start viewing the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Wed. Sept. 22/10 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism

- Silent reading
- Work on crossword puzzles
- Video: Media and the Politics of Aid


- Write three (3) different thesis statements related to the following question:

•  Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?
• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater) 

Tues. Sept. 21/10 - 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 Fri., Sept. 24th's class. 

Mon. Sept. 20/10: Media and Fraud

- silent reading
- peer edit English 10 paragraphs
- Start the RCMP Media Fraud crossword puzzle (see booklet: RCMP Student Fraud Guide)
**Tomorrow, we'll be in the computer lab to investigate media celebrity activism.

Media Awareness - Sept. 13 - 17, 2010

Weekly Assignment focus: Informal essay outline, essay development, annotated bibliography (5 entries based on tourism media). Due: Mon. Sept. 20. Marking Rubric
See: Sample Essay Outline 


Fri. Sept. 17/10 - Media Awareness / Essay Revision and Completion

The K Library computer lab is booked for this class. Complete the good copy of your five paragraph essay.
When finished, you can find the documentary Militainment, Inc. online. Or, look for another documentary on a topic of interest to you. Consult the documentary database.

Thurs. Sept. 16/10 - Media Awareness / Essay Revision and Completion

We'll review the topic of militainment from yesterday's class and learn about the new media power of the WikiLeaks organization and website.
Peer edited essays will be returned for revision and completion. These will be typed in the lab on Friday.


Wed. Sept. 15/10 - Media Awareness / Peer Editing

Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft essays / paragraphs from other classes.



We will view this investigative report about the connections between the media and the military.



View sample military recruiting ads from around the world on Ad Lab

Tues. Sept. 14/10 - Media Awareness

- students should bring a book for silent reading at the start of class.
- bring your 5 paragraph essay outline that you completed in class yesterday.
See: Sample Essay Outline 

- Today, you'll write the first draft of your essay in class.

Essay Question: If you had one more month of vacation time, which three places or areas in Western Canada would you visit?


Mon. Sept. 13/10 - Media Awareness

- Today, we'll consider a couple of recent editorials on the Wi-Fi in schools news coverage. This story was investigated on CBC's The National on Sept. 8/10.
- We'll review the five paragraph essay outline, introductory paragraph and thesis development. 

Essay Question: If you had one more month of vacation time, which three places or areas in Western Canada would you visit?
See: Sample Essay Outline 

  

Media Studies: Sept. 7 - 10, 2010

Weekly Assignment focus: Annotated Bibliography (5 entries based on tourism media). Due: Mon. Sept. 20 (attached to final copy of your informal essay). Marking Rubric

Fri. Sept. 10/10 - Media Awareness

- Today, we are booked into the K-library computer lab to type good copies of the annotated bibliographies. Use alphabetical order and hanging indent format. See this example.
- When you are finished, try one or two of the online quizzes:

• Facebook privacy quiz (developed by the American Civil Liberties Union)
• What Kind of Tech User Are You? (Pew Research Center)

Thurs. Sept. 9/10 - Privacy in the Digital Age

- Today we'll watch the video below and continue completing the annotated bibliography assignment. We'll be in the library lab tomorrow to type good copies.
- In the last 20 - 30 minutes we'll be in the library to check out silent reading books for next week. 

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



Wednesday, Sept. 8/10 - 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.




Tues. Sept. 7 - Welcome to English 11.
Today we will review the course outline and expectations.
Discussion Items:

• Seating plan
• Course blog
• Silent reading
• Study block 
• Academic aspirations
• Evaluation 
• Assignment completion
• Essays
• Tests
• Re-writes / add-on assignment
• Cross-grade exam
• Email contact (assignments only)
• Literary theme(s) of this course
• Media literacy unit / review 

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Documentary Storytelling: Truth, the Media and the Military

The Mechanics of Documentary Storytelling

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View sample military recruiting ads from around the world on Ad Lab

Final Class: Mon. Jan. 25, 2010

Mon. Jan. 25 Crossgrade exam
- AA BB schedule today.
- All students will write the crossgrade English 11 exam today in class.
- I have really enjoyed working with all of you. Best of luck in your second semester.

October Sky: Jan. 18 - 22, 2010

Fri. Jan. 22, 2010
- Final day to hand in all term 2 assignments
- Finish watching the movie October Sky

Thurs. Jan. 21, 2010
- Tomorrow is the last day to hand in term 2 work
- Watch October Sky movie

Wed. Jan. 20, 2010 Homework: Continue reading novel
- J219 lab is booked today
- Complete the good copy of your essay on October Sky. Staple it to the front of your rough copy and editing sheet before handing it in.

Thesis – The Rocket Boys’ achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.

- If finished, do some of the interactive quizzes to review for the crossgrade exam.

Tues. Jan. 19, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 24 for Wednesday
- Peer edit three essays: use the editing sheet attached to each essay to provide compliments, suggestions and corrections.
- After your essay has been edited by three people, start working on your revisions. You will have lab time tomorrow to type a good copy.
- If finished, start the poetry exam prep exercise handout. Do the multiple choice questions.

Mon. Jan. 18, 2010 Homework: Read to the end of ch. 23 for Tuesday

- In-class essay today about "October Sky"
- Thesis statement: The rocket boy's achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.
- Write a double-spaced five paragraph essay using the thesis statement above.