FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for May work - Fri. June 12
OCTOBER SKY Chapter ques. DUE Mon. June 15
DUE Fri. June 5 - Creative nonfiction mountain experience paragraph (6)
Fri. June 5, 2015
- Documentary film is an effective storytelling medium that is increasingly focused on social, political, and environmental issues / activism.
- We will be viewing The Last Mountain, which tells the story of controversial mountaintop removal mining practices used in West Virginia (the setting of the novel October Sky).
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses. Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary. This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.
Thurs. June 4, 2015 - October Sky chapter summaries
- The setting of the story October Sky is the small town of Coalwood in the mountains of West Virginia. This rugged landscape is an important element in the storytelling about the town, its economy and the activities of the inhabitants. In British Columbia, mountains are also an important part of our landscape, which shapes our culture and stories.
- We will reflect on our mountain connections and develop a list of adjectives while viewing the short documentary Mountains in Motion.
- Complete the October Sky Connections sheet on the theme of mountains. Review the characteristics of creative nonfiction on the back of the sheet and write a narrative creative nonfiction paragraph according to the instructions.
Wed. June 3, 2015
- Continue reading and work on chapter questions for October Sky.
- View part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview.
- Group discussion questions.
Tues. June 2, 2015
- Lab 1 in the library is booked to work on ch. 4 and ch. 8 paragraph questions.
- The link on your ch. 8 question sheet is no longer active; use the link below to find the article for the chapter 8 paragraph:
http://edition.cnn.com/2001/LAW/06/11/mcveigh.poem.cnna/index.html
- In the news, demolition of Big Creek High School is scheduled for this summer. This is Homer Hickam's old high school, which is featured in October Sky.
Mon. June 1, 2015
- Continue reading and completion of ch. 1-8 questions.
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Friday, May 29, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
May 25 - 29, 2015: October Sky
DUE Mon. May 25 - Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour slides (60)
Fri. May 29, 2015
- continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- view Shakespeare Uncovered Ethan Hawke Macbeth documentary (the online upload video comes on after several commercials).
Wed. May 27 - Thurs. May 28, 2015
- Group discussion questions
- Continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- From Rocket Boys to October Sky is a new book about the journey from book to movie.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Mon. May 25 - Tues. May 26, 2015
- Blk. H has a lab class on Monday to finish Book Tour Slides
- Blk. G/H - We'll start reading the novel October Sky. This memoir, written by Homer Hickam, is the first of Hickam's Coalwood series, which also includes The Coalwood Way , Sky of Stone and We Are Not Afraid.
- October Sky, originally published as Rocket Boys, is set in Coalwood, West Virginia. Watch the video below to learn about this town.
- Start reading the book and work on the chapter questions (these will be handed in for marking).
Fri. May 29, 2015
- continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- view Shakespeare Uncovered Ethan Hawke Macbeth documentary (the online upload video comes on after several commercials).
Wed. May 27 - Thurs. May 28, 2015
- Group discussion questions
- Continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- From Rocket Boys to October Sky is a new book about the journey from book to movie.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Mon. May 25 - Tues. May 26, 2015
- Blk. H has a lab class on Monday to finish Book Tour Slides
- Blk. G/H - We'll start reading the novel October Sky. This memoir, written by Homer Hickam, is the first of Hickam's Coalwood series, which also includes The Coalwood Way , Sky of Stone and We Are Not Afraid.
- October Sky, originally published as Rocket Boys, is set in Coalwood, West Virginia. Watch the video below to learn about this town.
- Start reading the book and work on the chapter questions (these will be handed in for marking).
Friday, May 15, 2015
May 19 - 22: Personal Legend Book Tour
DUE Tues. May 19 - Macbeth Modern Warrior assignment (45)
CUT OFF DEADLINE for overdue April work - Fri. May 22
DUE Mon. May 25 - Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour slides (60)
Tues. May. 19 - Fri. May 22, 2015
- The lab is booked this week.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour." You have four classes to create your tour. You are creating a reading journey slide show with 10 destinations and 10 books customized to your own life goals and interests.
- Import and use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides in the presentation below. Marking criteria is on the final slide.
- Your presentation must include a unique title slide, ten destination / book slides, and one sharing slide (list five people who've viewed your completed slide show).
Friday, May 8, 2015
May 12 - 15: Macbeth
In-class Macbeth character essay on Tues. May 12
Macbeth multiple choice test (100) on Wed. May 13
Thurs. May 14 - Fri. May 15 Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Complete the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment (45 marks).
- Blk. G has two lab classes for this project. Blk. H has Thursday in the lab and Friday at a presentation.
- First, import the Google template (click "use this template" button) 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 Menu at the bottom of your screen; click accessories; click screenshot (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.
Wed. May 13, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
- Use remaining class time to finish the in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Today, students write the in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character.
- You can use the hardcover Macbeth textbook, your single sheet outline and your primary / secondary source sheets. The assignment instruction sheet and the marking criteria sheet will be provided in class.
Macbeth multiple choice test (100) on Wed. May 13
Thurs. May 14 - Fri. May 15 Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Complete the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment (45 marks).
- Blk. G has two lab classes for this project. Blk. H has Thursday in the lab and Friday at a presentation.
- First, import the Google template (click "use this template" button) 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 Menu at the bottom of your screen; click accessories; click screenshot (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.
Wed. May 13, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
- Use remaining class time to finish the in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Today, students write the in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character.
- You can use the hardcover Macbeth textbook, your single sheet outline and your primary / secondary source sheets. The assignment instruction sheet and the marking criteria sheet will be provided in class.
Friday, May 1, 2015
May 4 - 8: Macbeth
Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. May 5
Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Fri. May 8
In-class Macbeth character essay on Tues. May 12
Macbeth multiple choice test (100) on Wed. May 13
Friday, May 8, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Finish viewing the Macbeth movie.
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Lab 2 is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets (see Tuesday's post for resources).
- In preparation for Tuesday's in-class essay on Macbeth's character, review the proper way to cite Shakespearean works.
- Read the official history of Macbeth. See Thug Notes Macbeth.
- Prepare for next week's big 100 mark multiple choice test by practicing quizzes #1 to #4 below:
Wed. May 6, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- review editorial notes in the hard cover Macbeth book.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" (p. xx)
- Continue viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation).
Tues. May 5, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Start the Secondary Source exercise sheet
You may use the introductory and back of book editorial notes in the hardcover Macbeth book as secondary source material or look for online content. See sites below:
Shmoop Editorial Team. "Macbeth in Macbeth" http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/macbeth-character.html
Went, Alex. CliffsNotes on Macbeth http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/m/macbeth/character-analysis/macbeth
Wikipedia contributors. "Macbeth (character)" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth_%28character%29
Mon. May 4, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Start viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation). Review archetypes for literary analysis.
- Finish the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. May 5
- Finish the Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. May 7
Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Fri. May 8
In-class Macbeth character essay on Tues. May 12
Macbeth multiple choice test (100) on Wed. May 13
Friday, May 8, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Finish viewing the Macbeth movie.
- When the movie is over, use remaining class time to study for the multiple choice test (100) on Macbeth on Wed. May 13th. Remember that there are over forty practice questions on the website for review.
- Work on the outline sheet for the Macbeth essay in class on Tuesday. Students will only be able to use their single sheet outlines, the primary / secondary source sheets and the hardcover Macbeth book
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Lab 2 is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets (see Tuesday's post for resources).
- In preparation for Tuesday's in-class essay on Macbeth's character, review the proper way to cite Shakespearean works.
- Read the official history of Macbeth. See Thug Notes Macbeth.
- Prepare for next week's big 100 mark multiple choice test by practicing quizzes #1 to #4 below:
Wed. May 6, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- review editorial notes in the hard cover Macbeth book.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" (p. xx)
- Continue viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation).
Tues. May 5, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Start the Secondary Source exercise sheet
You may use the introductory and back of book editorial notes in the hardcover Macbeth book as secondary source material or look for online content. See sites below:
Shmoop Editorial Team. "Macbeth in Macbeth" http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/macbeth-character.html
Went, Alex. CliffsNotes on Macbeth http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/m/macbeth/character-analysis/macbeth
Wikipedia contributors. "Macbeth (character)" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth_%28character%29
Mon. May 4, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play Translated Macbeth Online
- Start viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation). Review archetypes for literary analysis.
- Finish the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. May 5
- Finish the Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. May 7
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