Feb. 27 - Mar. 2: The Alchemist

***Homework: Complete the information form (6 marks)*** 
***Quiz Thurs. Mar. 1: The Alchemist Part 1 (read to p. 47) 25 multiple choice***


Fri. Mar. 2 
- Complete "Dreams" mind map sub-topics 
- Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wednesday's class 
- Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71).
- Finish watching part 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2 
 
Thurs. Mar. 1 - The Alchemist online novel
- 20 min. reading / review for Part 1 quiz.

- Group discussion activity.


Wed. Feb. 29 - The Alchemist online novel
- Continue to review questions and notes
- Paulo Coelho "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 
- Finish reading to p. 47. Review the study notes for the quiz on Thursday.
 
Tues. Feb. 28 - The Alchemist online novel

- Review the elements of fiction.
- If you were absent: Read to the introduction (complete ques. 1-4) and read the prologue (take notes).
- Review questions and notes on the introduction and prologue.
- Continue reading to page 47 (end of part 1).
- 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.

Mon. Feb. 27 - The Alchemist

- Media Unit Conclusion: View and discuss the video "The Bonoization of Aid" and "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.

- Review the elements of fiction.
- 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 (67 languages). Source 10 Most Read Books in the World.

Feb. 20 - 23: Media Studies

***Homework: Complete the information form (6 marks)***

***Essay, outline, annotated bibilography (80) Due Mon. Feb. 20***

Thurs. Feb. 23
The lab is booked.
-Go to Socrative.com. Using your last and first names, sign-in to room 52231. Complete the 10 mark quiz on it's/its/you're/your.
- Then, type your two best media topic paragraphs. Include your full name and block on the papers. Staple the good copies to your rough copies and peer editing sheet.
- Enjoy Rick Mercer's rant against the proposed online spying bill C-30 (formerly C-51)





Tues. Feb. 21- Wed. Feb. 22: Media, Celebrity and Global Activism

In the classroom: complete the reading preferences survey in class 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.
2.   **Visit Look to the Stars and complete the celebrity information chart for any five people.

**Both tasks due as homework for Wed., Feb. 22 class.

Mon. Feb. 20

- 20 min. of silent reading or online fraud crossword puzzle completion. Use the booklet.
- Peer Editing - Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft paragraphs from other classes.

Feb 13-17: Media and Privacy

Fri. Feb. 17
-Today, we will start viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Documentary

View more presentations from Gail Abbitt

Thurs. Feb. 16
- Start work on the online fraud crossword puzzle. Use the booklet.


Wed. Feb. 15 
- 20 min. of silent reading and paragraph assignment completion.
- Start work on the online fraud crossword puzzle. Use the booklet.
- Bill C-51 was introduced in the House of Commons yesterday. Critics fear that the bill gives the police and government too much power to spy on all Canadians.


Tues. Feb. 14
- Personal privacy grid activity: complete the other side of this sheet.



Mon. Feb. 13

- 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. Or, finish your other paragraph topics.
- View video on Facebook photo facial recognition capabilities.

Feb. 6 - 10: Media Studies

Fri. Feb. 10 - Online Privacy
- Online privacy issues
- Review social media benefits and risks
- Write one paragraph on any media-related topic





Thurs. Feb. 9
- Lab 2 is booked
- Finish your annotated bibliography (MLA format; alphabetical order; hanging indent). Start typing your five paragraph essay (thesis: If I had the month of March to travel in Western Canada, three places I would visit would be _________, ____________, and ___________.
- See the example


Wed. Feb.8

- We'll review the five paragraph essay outline, introductory paragraph and thesis development. 

- Use the 5 paragraph essay template to write your essay outline this class. On Tuesday, you'll write your first draft.

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

See: Sample Essay Outline 

 

Tues. Feb. 7
- Lab 2 is booked
- Type your annotated bibliographies (MLA format; alphabetical order; hanging indent)
- See the example


Mon. Feb. 6
Blk. G: Gwynne Dyer presentation in the JP Gym
Blk. F:
- Silent reading 20 min.
- Fascinating media question discussion groups
- Review Ajax Mine positions through persuasive media samples. Create a Venn chart listing points for and against the proposed mine.
--View sample anti-mine media. View pro-mine media.