Jan. 7 - 11: October Sky

**FINAL EXAM practice questions** 
**Rocket Boys Musical**
**October Sky discussion questions** Chapter summaries **
Tweets from space

Fri. Jan. 11

- Review the final exam practice questions.
- Continue reading and completion on ch. 3-8 questions.
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."

 
Thurs. Jan. 10, 2013

- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Mon. Jan. 21)
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview:
 

Wed. Jan. 9 - Homework for Thurs Jan. 10: Read ch. 5 and 6

- Tweets from space
- Review assignment details
- Read chapters 5 and 6 and complete the chapter assignments.
  - Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:

Tues. Jan. 8/13 - Homework for Wednesday Jan 9: Read ch. 3 and 4

- Review ch. 1 and 2 answers
- Read ch. 3 and 4; complete chapter 3 and 4 questions.


 
Mon., Jan. 7/13

- We'll be reading the novel October Sky. This memoir, written by Homer Hickam, is the first of Hickam's Coalwood trilogy, which also includes The Coalwood Way and Sky of Stone.
- October Sky, originally published as Rocket Boys, is set in Coalwood, West Virginia. Watch the video below to learn about this town.

Dec. 17 - 21: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour

Macbeth Test / Essay Make Up Day: Wed. Dec. 19 Connections K123

Mon. Dec. 17  - Fri. Dec. 21

- Labs are booked for Mon., Tues,. Wed., and Fri.
**Thursday - MADD presentation in JP Gym.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have four classes to create your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides.

Dec. 10 - 14: Macbeth

Macbeth Test (100) on Thurs. Dec. 13
Macbeth Character Essay on Fri. Dec. 14
Macbeth Essay References

Fri. Dec. 14 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
- In-class essay on Macbeth's character. You may use your primary and secondary source quote sheets and the hardcover Macbeth book.
- You will be given the essay topic sheet, the references page and the essay evaluation criteria sheet to use while you write your paper.

Thurs. Dec. 13 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
 - Macbeth Test (100 multiple choice questions).
-  Use remaining time to finish missing assignments, prepare for tomorrow's essay, or read.

Wed. Dec. 12 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
- Review Macbeth question sheet episodes 7 - 11 and prepare for tomorrow's Macbeth test.
- Remember to do the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4
 
Mon. Dec. 10 - Tues. Dec.11 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
- Review answers to Macbeth episode questions. Finish primary/secondary quotes.
- Continue the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment.  Do practice quizzes below.
- You have these two lab classes for this project.

- First, import the Google template (click "use this template") and read the instructions.
Next, complete these 3 tasks: 

- 1. Use the Modern Day Warrior Machine to create your fresh comic book version of Macbeth. You do not have to use colour as you will be printing it in black and white. 
***School Computer Printing Instructions: Print the screen shot of your warrior by following this path to print: click on the K at the bottom of your screen; click graphics; click KSnapshot (select region to size the image); print.
- 2. After you've printed the warrior image that you created, write a descriptive paragraph about your comic book Macbeth in the Google Docs template.
- 3. Finally, name and paste head shots of three actors that you'd invite to audition for the movie version of your comic book Macbeth character into the bottom of the template.
-Remember to do the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4

Dec. 4 - 7: Macbeth

Fri. Dec. 7 - Tues. Dec.11 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
- Start on the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment. 
- You have 3 lab classes for this project.

- First, import the Google template (click "use this template") and read the instructions.
Next, complete these 3 tasks: 

- 1. Use the Modern Day Warrior Machine to create your fresh comic book version of Macbeth. You do not have to use colour as you will be printing it in black and white. 
***School Computer Printing Instructions: Print the screen shot of your warrior by following this path to print: click on the K at the bottom of your screen; click graphics; click KSnapshot (select region to size the image); print.
- 2. After you've printed the warrior image that you created, write a descriptive paragraph about your comic book Macbeth in the Google Docs template.
- 3. Finally, name and paste head shots of three actors that you'd invite to audition for the movie version of your comic book Macbeth character into the bottom of the template.
-Remember to do the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4

Tues. Dec. 4 - Thurs. Dec. 6  Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online

- Continue work on Macbeth episodes 7 - 11. Finish these for Friday, Dec. 7.
-  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)

- We're watching the Macbeth movie in class. If you're absent you can watch parts of the BBC cartoon play or the PBS version of the play online:

Watch Macbeth on PBS. See more from Great Performances.

Nov. 26 - 30: Macbeth

Documentary Poem (16) DUE Mon. Nov. 26

Thurs. Nov. 29, 2012 - Fri. Nov. 30. Macbeth Online Play  Translated Macbeth Online

- View the Macbeth Characters DVD
- Review the Primary Source exercise sheet and the Secondary Source exercise sheet. These should be completed by Mon. December 10th in preparation for the Macbeth essay.
- Continue reading the Macbeth graphic novels and working on episode 7 - 11 questions.
-  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) 

Wed. Nov. 28, 2012 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online

- View the Macbeth Basics DVD
- Continue reading the Macbeth graphic novels and working on episode questions.
- Use the summary / question sheets below to answer questions about Macbeth:

• Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4)
• Episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7) 
• Episode 3 questions (Act II sc. 1-2)
• Episode 4 questions (Act II sc. 3-4) 
• Episode 5 questions (Act III sc 1-3)
• Episode 6 questions (Act III sc 4) 

Japanese director Akira Kurosawa adapted Macbeth for a Japanese audience in this 1957 movie, Throne of Blood.

The Pinnacle of Evil
Throne of Blood — MOVIECLIPS.com

Tues. Nov. 27, 2012 Macbeth Online Play
- View the Introduction to Shakespeare DVD
- Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and finish work on the Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4) , episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7), and  Episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2)
- Start  Episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4) questions.

Mon. Nov. 26, 2012  Macbeth Online Play
- 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 (Act I sc. 5-7) and Episode 3 questions (Act. II sc. 1-2).

Nov. 19 - 23: Poetry / Writing Skills

Found Poem on Love DUE Wed. Nov. 21 (16 marks)
Documentary Poem Due Mon. Nov. 26 (16 marks)

Fri. Nov. 23

- Exercises on editing for careful use of pronouns in writing. Use pronouns accurately to avoid wordiness and confusion.
- Complete the documentary poem on the topic of deception, lies and cheating.
- Start Macbeth worksheet questions using the episode summaries on the worksheets.

• Macbeth: Episode 1
• Macbeth: Episode 2
• Macbeth: Episode 3
• Macbeth: Episode 4
• Macbeth: Episode 5
• Macbeth: Episode 6

Wed.,  Nov. 21 - Thurs., Nov. 22

- Exercises on editing for careful use of pronouns in writing. Use pronouns accurately to avoid wordiness and confusion.
- Complete handout sheet exercises as instructed in class today.
- In preparation for today's poem, view The Magic of Truth and Lies (and iPods) and How to Spot a Liar
- Lab available on Thursday.



Tues., Nov. 20

- Project completion time in the classroom and lab.

Mon., Nov. 19

- Lab 120 is booked today.
- Bring your found poem assignment sheet, word list, and evaluation rubric to the lab.
- Using your word list for your found Love poem, develop and print your remixed content with creative elements (borders, font, style, imagery, spacing, structure) to enhance your poem's meaning and themes.
- View this example to see a sample of features that you can try.
- This assignment is due on Wed. Nov. 21.

Nov. 13 - 16: Poetry

Sonnet DUE:  Tues. Nov. 13
Poetry blog / questions DUE:  Wed. Nov. 14
In-class synthesis essay on Thurs. Nov. 15
Survey Poetry assignment DUE: Thurs. Nov. 15
Survey assignment DUE: Fri. Nov. 16

Fri. Nov. 16, 2012


- Found poem exercise on the theme of love. Resources will be provided in class.


 


Documentary Poetry: CBC Doc Zone Faking the Grade.  Full show.


Thurs. Nov. 15, 2012
- In-class synthesis essay on poetry. NOTE: if you are absent, you will have to make this up under teacher supervision. Make up date is Wed. Nov. 21 in Connections in K123

Wed. Nov. 14, 2012
- Use class time to complete the sonnet, poetry assignment,  and survey  report.
- Get a start on the survey poetry assignment. Due for homework tomorrow (Thursday).
- Remember: In-class poetry synthesis essay tomorrow.

Tues. Nov. 13, 2012
- Use this final lab class to complete your survey project, poetry blog / questions and sonnet.  See last week's posts for specific assignment information.

Nov. 5 - 9: Poetry

Assignment DEADLINE for TERM 1 is Wed. Nov. 7

Sonnet (18 marks) DUE on Tues. Nov. 13
Poetry Blog or Ques. (64 marks) DUE Wed. Nov. 14
Live Surveys Online by Thurs. Nov. 8

Music survey
Food Survey
Nhl Lockout
Seasons
Disneyland
Pets Within The Household
Hockey
Sports
Gaming Survey
Music Preferences in General Survey
NFL
Politics
The Walking Dead
Sports Competitions


Tues. Nov. 6 - Fri. Nov. 9 - Poetry and Survey Project
- Please complete the Sample Survey
- Use these classes to finish off your poetry questions / blogs and produce an online survey, respond to student surveys, and complete remaining term 1 course work.
1.- Assignment: Work alone or with one partner to develop a student survey on a topic of interest to you and/or your partner.
- Once you've decided on a topic and a key question of inquiry, develop eight to ten well-written survey questions.
- You will be in the lab on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. to put your survey online, participate in other surveys, and examine and report on your results. You can use the Google Forms survey template in the lab to publish your survey online.
2. - When you have completed your online survey, copy the link to the live survey form.
3. - Click on Student Surveys and add your survey to this editable page. Use the link button to hyperlink your survey title. Check that your hyperlink works.

Mon. Nov. 5/12 Please complete the Sample Survey

- Shakespearean sonnets: Today we'll review the characteristics of a sonnet.
- Review the sonnet lesson.
- Start writing your own 14 line sonnet.

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

Oct. 29 - Nov. 2: Short Stories / Poetry

DUE Mon. Oct. 29: Team Short Story
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Wed. Oct. 31 
TERM 1 ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE: WED. NOV 7

Tues. Oct. 30 - Fri. Nov. 2 - Poetry

- The lab is booked for these four classes. You may choose either the worksheet (Option A) or the blogging tasks (Option B) for this poetry unit:

- Option A:  You will complete Part One (except ques. 2 of General Subjects) on the worksheet tasks. You may write or type your answers. Hand in the answers on paper (64 marks).
OR

- Option B: You will complete the four poetry blogging tasks on the poetry blogging unit assignment sheet. Email the URL for your completed blog (64 marks).

• - In the computer lab, set up your blog at Blogger.com (sign in with your Google Docs username and password. Do not make a new account). You can customize your blog's privacy and comment moderation settings through your Blogger Dashboard "settings" and "comments" tabs.

Mon. Oct. 29

- Lab 1 is booked to finish work on the team short story assignment.

- Seventh Sanctum Story Generator and  Short Story Ideas sites can help you find a plot.

- Team Short Story Assignment (Due Today)

- Read “The Late Man” on p. 98 of Tigers of the Snow  short stories book and be ready for the 14 mark quiz on Wednesday.
 

Oct. 22 - 26: Short Stories

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 22
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Firing Squad" on Wed. Oct. 24 
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Fri. Oct. 26 

**Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews: Thurs. Oct. 25 (2-4, 5:30-7:30) 

Thurs. Oct. 25 - Fri. Oct. 26
- Lab 1 is booked to work on the team short story assignment.
- Seventh Sanctum Story Generator and  Short Story Ideas sites can help you find a plot.
- "Two Fishermen" review and quiz on Friday
- Assignment (Due Monday):


Wed. Oct. 24
- Discuss "The Firing Squad" questions.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Read "Two Fishermen" on p. 89 of Tigers of the Snow. 
- Review and quiz on Friday.


Tues. Oct. 23
-Comma review.
-Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
-Discuss the questions. Tomorrow you will write the quiz.

Mon. Oct. 22
- Review "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss the questions.
- Write the quiz  today (14 marks)

Oct. 15 - 18: The Alchemist / Short Stories

DUE Wed. Oct. 17: Alchemist Mind Map
DUE Thurs. Oct. 18: 2 typed good copies (2 x 6 marks) and four rough drafts (4 x 2 marks) Total 20 marks.

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Sound of Hollyhocks" on Wed. Oct. 17

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 22

Thurs. Oct. 18
- Read "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Monday - review story questions and view video "The Painted Door."
- Write the quiz  on Monday, Oct. 22 (14 marks)

Wed. Oct. 17
- Review "The Sound of Hollyhocks" story questions.
- When you finish the quiz, go to Lab 2 to complete your mindmaps and the typed paragraphs.
-Type out your two best paragraphs from your peer-edited rough copies. DUE Thurs. Oct. 18: 2 typed good copies (2 x 6 marks) and four rough drafts (4 x 2 marks) Total 20 marks.


Tues. Oct. 16
- 20 min. for assignment completion or self-directed reading.
- Read: "The Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner on p. 7 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Discuss the story questions. Then, be ready at the start of tomorrow's class to write the open-book quiz. 


Mon. Oct. 15  - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- The computer lab is booked today.
- Complete your computer-generated mind map project.  If you've been absent, see instructions:

• Review the mind map evaluation rubric and assignment (work alone or with one partner).
• Go to Google -> Documents or Drive
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your novel mind map topic selection.
• Depending on your mindmap topic choice, consult the novel, the Novel Setting Map and/or the  Study Notes
• Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
• When finished, email your mind map to me with full name(s) and block 

Oct. 9 - 12: The Alchemist

DUE Fri. Oct. 12: Reading Preferences Assignment

DUE Wed. Oct. 17: Alchemist Mind Map

Interim Reports distributed Fri. Oct. 12

Fri. Oct. 12 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book
- Peer Editing - Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft paragraphs from other classes.

- When finished, complete:

1. your novel reading
2. the reading preferences assignment (due today) - 16 marks
3. make revisions on your own peer-edited paragraphs. Select two for typing next week. Next week you will hand in two typed paragraphs (6 marks each) and your four rough drafts (2 marks each) on media unit topics- 20 marks total (DUE Thurs. Oct. 18).

Wed. Oct. 10 / Thurs. Oct. 11 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- The computer lab is booked for Wednesday and Thursday.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map project.

• Review the mind map evaluation rubric and assignment (work alone or with one partner).
• Go to Google -> Documents or Drive
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your novel mind map topic selection.
• Depending on your mindmap topic choice, consult the novel, the Novel Setting Map and/or the  Study Notes
• Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
• When finished, email your mind map to me with full name(s) and block 

Tues. Oct. 9 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book
- 40 min. novel reading. Finish reading the novel for Wednesday.
- If finished, complete your reading preferences sheet paragraphs and charts.
- Introduce mindmap assignment and the marking rubric. You will have three classes to complete the mindmap using the Google Documents Drawing feature.  You may work alone or with one partner. The lab is booked for Tuesday, Wednesday and next Monday.
- Finish watching part 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2
- A graphic novel version of The Alchemist is available. See the trailer below:

Oct. 1 - 5: The Alchemist

NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google account and want to change your primary email for your Google account, you can change it here.
Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)  

QUIZ Mon. Oct. 1/2012 : The Alchemist (Part I). Multiple choice 25 marks.                    

DUE Fri. Oct. 5: Synthesis essay, outline, mark sheet.

Thurs. Oct. 4 - Fri. Oct. 5 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book
- Import the Google Docs essay template to your account (click "use this template").
- Write your four paragraph synthesis essay using this template.
- Hand in the typed essay, your outline and the marking sheet by the end of Friday's class.
- Finish reading The Alchemist by Wed. Oct. 10.

Wed. Oct. 3 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- Continue reading the novel (30 min.)

- Finish Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 - end). - Continue synthesis essay assignment.
---Complete introductory, body paragraphs and concluding paragraph outline. 
---Start writing your rough copy of your four paragraph literary synthesis essay.
---See the sample synthesis paper introduction.
---Review the synthesis essay marking criteria.

Tues. Oct. 2 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- Continue reading the novel (25 min.)

- Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71). - Review synthesis essay assignment. Continue outline.
---Finish introductory paragraph outline.
---Start body paragraphs outline. 
---See the sample synthesis paper introduction.

 
Mon. Oct. 1 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- Multiple Choice Quiz on part I. (25 marks) 

- Review synthesis essay assignment. Start outline.

- Continue reading the novel.

Sept. 25 - 28: The Alchemist

NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google account and want to change your primary email for your Google account, you can change it here.
Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)  
Quiz Mon. Oct. 1/2012 : The Alchemist (Part I). Multiple choice 25 marks.
 
Fri. Sept. 28  - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- Review the elements of fiction.
- Continue to review questions and notes
- Discuss paragraph question #6 on the sheet.
DUE Today: paragraph #6  completed on a separate sheet of lined paper (6 marks). Use the mark criteria form.
- Read to the end of Part I for Monday.

Thurs. Sept. 27 - The Alchemist online novel  / The Alchemist audio book

- Review the student reading preferences survey results.  On the reading preferences analysis sheet, complete the chart for The Alchemist and write a paragraph that reports and analyses some of the interesting findings about student reading preferences (6 marks).
 
Wed. Sept. 26 - The Alchemist online novel

- Read to page 21 (* on page). Search for answers to the questions.
- Continue to review questions and notes
- Paulo Coelho "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 

Tues. Sept. 25 - The Alchemist

DUE today - Media Celebrity Investigation chart and ques. (p. 8 and 9)  
- Media Unit Conclusion: View and discuss the video "Paul McCartney Protests Seal Hunt."
- Read article " Big Name Celebs Irk Canadian Government."
- List Pros and Cons of celebrity activism.
- Discuss:  Media Celebrity Activism: Altruism or Self-Promotion?
- Meet author Paulo Coelho. As you read his novel and learn more about him, decide whether he fits into the category of celebrity.

- Read to the introduction (complete ques. 1-4) and read the prologue (take notes).
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is reported to be the fifth most read book in the world. It holds the Guiness Book World Record for the most translated book by a living author (71 languages). Source 10 Most Read Books in the World.

Sept. 17 - 21: Media Education

Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google account and want to change your primary email for your Google account, you can change it here.

Thurs. Sept. 20 - Fri. Sept. 21: Media, Celebrity and Global Activism
  
In the classroom: complete the reading preferences survey  and then complete the online survey in the computer lab.

Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:

1.  **Review the media representation piece from the United Nations Refugee Agency. Write point form responses on the deconstructing media handout (page 9)
2.   **Visit Look to the Stars and complete the celebrity information chart (page 8) for any five people.

**Both tasks due as homework for Tues., Sept. 25 class. 

Wed. Sept. 19
- 25 min. silent reading or privacy grid paragraph and thesis statement completion (12 marks). DUE Thurs. Sept. 20
- Write 3rd and 4th media topic paragraphs DUE by Friday, Sept. 21.
- Article discussion and comparison regarding the topic of cell phones in school.
- Paragraph ideas:
1. What is the best policy for cell phones in school?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones in class?
3. Why is geotagging a privacy concern?


Tues. Sept. 18
- 20 min. of silent reading
- Personal privacy grid activity: Compare your grid with several other students and write a paragraph about your own views on personal information privacy. Review and finish your three paragraph topics.
- Personal privacy grid activity: complete the other side of this sheet.



 Mon. Sept. 17, 2012
- Lab 120 is booked for this class (final lab class).
- Complete the following:

1. Set up a Google Documents account (you'll need it for this course). You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca
2. Type your five entry annotated bibliography (hanging indent, alphabetical order, 1.5 or double space).
3. Type your five paragraph essay. - Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs; include title; 1.5 or double space; proofread)
4. Staple together and hand in: 1. mark sheet  2. typed essay  3. typed bibliography  4. hand written outline. DUE Wed. Sept. 19th.    

Sept. 10 - 14: Media Education

Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
Thurs. Sept. 13 - Fri. Sept. 14, 2012
- Lab 2 is booked for these classes.
- Complete the following:

1. Set up a Google Documents account (you'll need it for this course). You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca
2. Type your five entry annotated bibliography (hanging indent, alphabetical order, 1.5 or double space).
3. Type your five paragraph essay. - Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs; include title; 1.5 or double space; proofread)
4. Staple together and hand in: 1. mark sheet  2. typed essay  3. typed bibliography  4. hand written outline.

Wed. Sept. 12, 2012
- Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs) 
- Review the sample essay outline.
- Complete your five paragraph outline and write the introductory paragraph.
- Finish your five annotated bibliography entries for Thursday.  (The typed bibliography will be stapled to the back of the typed essay).
- TED Talks Video: Eli Pariser on Internet filter bubbles narrowing our world view.

Tues. Sept. 11, 2012
- View video on Facebook photo facial recognition capabilities.



- Complete at least four of five annotated bibliography entries using the tourism booklets in class. If you are absent, you can summarize the contents of any tourism websites in Western Canada such as Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler.
- All five bibliography entries should be ready for typing on Thursday.
Mon. Sept. 10, 2012 - Online Privacy
- Question: Is a corn field new media? Check out the world's biggest QR code.
- Online privacy issues
- Review social media benefits and risks
- Review the Consumer Reports video on Facebook Privacy.
- Write one paragraph on any media-related topic.



Listen to Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's chief engineer, discuss privacy.

Sept. 4 - 7, 2012: Media Education

Fri. Sept. 7 - Media Education
- We will be attending the Finity Project Presentation from 10:00 - 10:30 in the lower campus gym.
- Complete one or two annotated bibliography entries. If you are absent, you can summarize the contents of any tourism websites in Western Canada such as Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler.

Thurs. Sept. 6 - Media Education
- Review characteristics of media bias. Review  the "militainment" video below and discuss propaganda.
- Does the convergence of the American military and entertainment industries (movies and gaming) concern you?
- Review the paragraph assignment sheet.
- 40 minutes for paragraph writing and/or silent reading. Hand in one completed paragraph this class. Use your writing code on the paper, not your name.
- Review MLA citation style sheet.
- Review MLA annotated bibliography format.


Wed. Sept. 5 - Media Education
- 25 min. silent reading
- review course website
- review summer bingo stories
- Review handouts: Detecting Bias in the Media
Detecting Bias in the News 
Current news topic- Northern Gateway Pipeline:
-Identify types of bias in the original Enbridge video clip
-Identify types of bias in this Enbridge video clip
- Review media unit paragraph assignment sheet. Start first paragraph (use your writing code on your paper).


Tues. Sept. 4 - 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). Parents should phone school.
• Literary theme(s) of this course: Dreams and self-determination
• Media literacy unit / review