June 13 - 17: October Sky

DUE Mon. June 13 - character archetypes activity sheet. (25 marks)  
DUE Fri. June 17 - completion of ch. 1-8 questions. (93 marks)
FINAL Marking Deadline for all May / June work is Fri. June 17

Fri. June 17, 2016

-Finish viewing the movie October Sky followed by lab time to complete final assignments.
- If you've finished everything, check out the writing and media competition opportunities at the very bottom of this website.
- If you wish you could be an October Sky rocket boy/girl, try interactive rocketry:
(Use Google Chrome browser for best access)

• NASA Rocket Science 101
• NASA Launch It
• NASA Bottle Rocket Simulator
• Rocket Simulator
• NASA Interactive Media

Thurs. June 16, 2016

- Complete May and June assignments. Final cut off marking deadline is tomorrow.
- Continue viewing the movie October Sky.

Wed. June 15, 2016

- Complete May and June assignments.
- Start watching the movie October Sky.

Mon. June 13 - Tues. June 14, 2016
-  Group work on the character archetypes activity sheet. (25 marks) .
- Finish your reading and incomplete assignments.
- Watch the Homer Hickam interview (parts 2 and 3)
  

June 6 - 10: October Sky

FINAL Marking Deadline for all May / June work is Fri. June 17

Tues. June 7 - Fri. June 10, 2016

- 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). This film, the novel, and the text links below allow us to draw intertextual connections between stories that connect the past and present day mining activities with the peoples of British Columbia and West Virginia.
- A similar battle has been successfully fought in British Columbia in the Flathead Valley. As well, The Wilderness Committee has recently raised concerns about the impact of mining on BC's rivers.
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses (20). Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary.
- This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Learn more about the human costs of mountain top removal coal mining. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.

 

Wed. June 8, 2016

- Lab 1 is booked this class to provide computer access to complete research for writing the ch. 4 paragraph responses.
- When these paragraphs have been completed, continue reading the novel October Sky and working on the remaining ch. 1 -8 questions. 

Mon. June 6, 2016

- In the news, author Homer Hickam is suing Universal for $20 million for breach of contract and fraud for blocking his musical production of The Rocket Boys.
- 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."

May 30 - June 3: October Sky

Fri. June 3, 2016
- A stage version of October Sky has been created. Rocket Boys, the musical, has been in development with showings over the last few years in West Virginia, Atlanta, and Chicago in preparation for a possible opening on Broadway. The performance was reviewed recently in the Chicago Sun-Times.
- continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-4 by Monday.

Wed. June 1 - Thurs. June 2, 2016
- 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 30 - Tues. May 31, 2016

- 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).

May 24 - 27, 2016: Film Studies

DUE Tues. May 24: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
DUE Thurs. May 26 - documentary poem

Fri. May 27, 2016

- We'll finish our film study with a documentary.
Wed. May 25 - Thurs. May 26, 2016 

-  We'll be viewing the movie The Mosquito Coast, which is based on the novel by Paul Theroux.
- while viewing this character-driven adventure story, consider the theme of loyalty and observe the layers of relationships in this drama.
- Is loyalty a positive human trait? Which characters are loyal? When does loyalty become a character flaw?



Tues. May 24, 2016

- In preparation for today's connecting with outdoor nature documentary poem, review the documentary note sheet.
- View Mountains In Motion. You can also try using nature sounds as a writing prompt for your connecting with outdoor nature documentary poem.
- Complete this poem and other overdue assignments.

May 17 - 20: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour

DUE Tues. May 24: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
 
Tues. May 17 - Fri. May 20, 2016  "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour."
- 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).

May 9 - 13: Macbeth

FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue April Term 4 work is Mon. May 9, 2016 (Poetry Blog, Sonnet, Interview Poem)
Wed. May 11 - Thursday May 12: In-class essay on Macbeth's character.
Fri. May 13: 100 mark multiple choice test on Macbeth (review the practice quizzes posted last week).

Fri. May 13, 2016  -  Macbeth Online Play
- 40 min. of study, homework or essay completion time. The test will start at 12:15.
- Multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
- Use any remaining class time to finish the in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth or complete overdue assignments.

Wed, May 11 - Thurs. May 12, 2016 -  Macbeth Online Play

-  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.
- Essay Thesis Statement (include at the end of your introduction paragraph):

• Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Mon. May 9 - Tues. May 10 , 2016

- View the Roman Polanski directed movie of Macbeth.

- Start work on the Macbeth character analysis essay outline.
- 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)

May 2 - 6: Macbeth

FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue April Term 4 work is Mon. May 9, 2016 (Poetry Blog, Sonnet, Interview Poem)
DUE Thurs. May 5:  Primary Source exercise sheet
DUE Fri. May 6:  Secondary Source exercise sheet

Thurs. May 5 - Fri. May 6, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- The lab is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets 
- 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:

GradeSaver. *Macbeth Summary* http://www.gradesaver.com/macbeth/study-guide/short-summary/

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  

- In preparation for Wednesday'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 4, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- Japanese director Akira Kurosawa adapted Macbeth for a Japanese audience in this 1957 movie, Throne of Blood.
- Orson Welles directed the Voodoo version of Macbeth (set in Haiti) in 1936.
- Brebeuf's Ghost is a first nations adaptation of Macbeth.
- House of Cards characters Claire and Francis have Lady Macbeth and Macbeth qualities.
- Review archetypes for literary analysis.
- Finish work on the Primary Source exercise sheet, the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments




Tues. May 3, 2016 - Macbeth Online Play

- Start the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. May 5

Mon. May. 2, 2016 Macbeth Online Play

- Finish viewing Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth.
- Continue reading the graphic novel Macbeth
- Finish work on the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments and essays.

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Apr. 25 - 29: Macbeth

Fri. Apr. 29, 2016 Macbeth Online Play

- View Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth.
- Continue reading the graphic novel Macbeth
- Finish work on the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments and essays.
 
Thurs. Apr. 28, 2016 Macbeth Online Play

- Find out about the curse. Why is Macbeth often called the Scottish Play?
- View The Characters of Macbeth DVD (16 min.)
- Start reading the graphic novel Macbeth
- Continue work on the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments and essays.
 
Wed. Apr. 27, 2016  Macbeth Online Play

- View Macbeth Basics DVD (22 min.)

- Continue work on the plot summary questions OR finish overdue assignments and essays.

Mon. Apr. 25 - Tues. Apr. 26, 2016  Macbeth Online Play

Monday
- View Introduction to Shakespeare DVD
- 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).
Tuesday
- There will be a presentation for all grade 11 and 12 students in the gym during this class, which we will attend.

Apr. 19 - 22: Poetry

DUE Thurs. Apr. 21 - Poetry Blog 
DUE Fri. Apr. 22 - one original sonnet (18); one original interview poem (12)

Thurs. Apr. 21 - Fri. Apr. 22, 2016 

- In-class synthesis essay - all materials provided in class.


Preparation for in-class synthesis essay
- Review the Elements of Poetry slides noting one error on slide 19: "Our love bloomed in the garden" is an example of metaphor, not personification.

Elements of poetry from Beth Spataro

- Review biographical information on the poets Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.


- Listen to Langston Hughes discuss the concept of dreams and recite his poem "Dreams.'


 - Listen to Maya Angelou recite her poem "Still I Rise."
 

Tues. Apr. 19 - Wed. Apr. 20, 2016
- Start work on the interview poem assignment. You may respond to the questions as yourself or respond as a fictional character or popular culture personality. If you are adopting a persona that is not yourself, write the character's identity under your title.

- Slam poetry samples:

   

Apr. 11 - 15: Poetry

Overdue FINAL DEADLINE Fri. Apr. 15: Team Short Story and synthesis essay
DUE Thurs. Apr. 21: Poetry Blog Assignment (45 marks)

Fri. Apr. 15, 2016

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

- Read Ozymandias and view / listen to this sonnet read by Bryan Cranston in the context of Breaking Bad. This poem was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, and it was inspired by an ancient Egyptian statue of Ramses II. Shelley wrote the poem for a sonnet competition he was having with friends.

- View the video of David Gilmour, the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd, singing Shakespeare's Sonnet 18

Tues. Apr. 12 - Thurs. Apr. 14, 2016

- Complete all four poetry blogging assignments
-When your blogging tasks are finished, send your blog for marking by going to the top of your published blog page. Click "More". Select "Share By Email." 
--- In the email box, type en8a@yahoo.ca
---In the message box, type your full name.
---Hand in your blog assignment marking sheet with your name on it.
Finish any incomplete essays, short stories and short story quizzes by Friday.

Mon. Apr. 11, 2016

- Finish the "Found Poems" and the "Privacy Poem" assignments.
- Start the "Video Poem"  assignment.
- Find a short video from Wikimedia Commons to upload to DotSub.com.
- Caption a poem(s) over at least 30 seconds of video to complement the visual imagery. Include at least four identified literary techniques.
- Embed the video poem on your blog.
See an example. This poem has alliteration (Bear Brothers); metaphor (snowy mat); personification (They speak in bear); repetition (Be patient / Be prepared / Be ferocious):

Apr. 5 - 8: Short Stories / Poetry

Open Textbook Quiz - Wed. Apr 5 (14 marks) "The Painted Door."
Open Textbook Quiz - Thurs. Apr 6 (14 marks) "The Late Man." 

Fri. Apr. 8, 2016

- Start work on the "Privacy Poem" assignment according to the instructions.

Privacy Poem Example (abcb rhyme pattern)

Private Living

Give up civilized life for a cave

Digital secrets can’t be told

Prepare for your social life deep freeze

Get used to your time in the cold

Nothing online for people to save

On Ebay you’ll never be sold

“I’m off the grid” now you can wheeze

“Life’s filled with cavernous mold !”

Instead of a Tweet you’ll give ‘em a wave

‘cause e-mail is even too bold

ID protection will be a real breeze

Hacking thieves can’t ever take hold

If it’s privacy you frequently crave

Guess it’s a sign that you’re old

Disconnected life’s as fun as you please

By computers you can’t be controlled

Thurs. Apr. 7, 2016
- Review and write the open book quiz on "The Late Man."
- The lab is booked for work on the poetry blogging assignment today.

- 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.
- Follow the instructions for assignment 1 on the poetry blogging assignment.
-  See found article poem and found Twitter poem examples below:

Article Found Poem 

small but 'nasty'

on April 8 oil spilled

approximately 2,700 litres 

highly toxic

viscose

thick

Can't contain all with the booms

cleanup continues 
oil globs wash up on

English Bay Beach, Sunset Beach, Second Beach, Third Beach, Siwash Rock

Crab Park, New Brighton Park, Inner Coal Harbour

beaches north of False Creek remain closed

there needs to be a plan

it's quite toxic

"It's a nasty kind of fuel," and will keep washing up on beaches

Wording source: Vancouver oil spill was small but 'nasty' and spread quickly Apr. 14, 2015

Twitter Found Poem

#BurnabyMountain

The pipeline protest draws more demonstrators; heavy police presence

livefeed by Sea Shepherd

Crowd chanting Protect the people, not Kinder Morgan

eight arrests today, so that's 61 total so far

SFU molecular biology professor @LynneQuarmby, Author J. B. MacKinnon and Tamo Suzuki got arrested

Dr Alejandro Frid arrested 4 defending his daughter's future.

11yr old was released

David Suzuki wrote a letter to grandson arrested. Suzuki is scolding the RCMP on #BurnabyMountain

"The RCMP are glorified security for a Private Company..it has to stop" (Tamiko Suzuki)

Notice which journalists save all of their snark & really hard questions for protesters, not corporations

#Burnaby said NO to Kinder Morgan (AKA Enron) pipeline expansion

proud of my city for taking a stand

Seattle is with you #BurnabyMountain! Solidarity

Bus from #Victoria arrived 2 #Burnabymountain

Amazing how many people don’t want

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Tues. Apr. 5 - Wed. Apr. 6, 2016

- Tuesday - Read “The Painted Door” on p. 47 and work on the vocabulary and questions. There will also be a 14 mark open-book quiz on Wednesday.
- Review  by viewing the “The Painted Door” DVD (see below) 

- Wednesday - review “The Painted Door” by discussing the questions.
- Open book quiz on "The Painted Door"
- Then, read "The Late Man" on p. 98. Open book 14 mark quiz on Thursday.

Mar. 14 - 18: Short Stories

Open Textbook Quiz - Mon. Mar. 14 (14 marks) "Two Fishermen." 
DUE Fri. Apr. 8: Team Short Story Assignment.
FINAL CUT OFF Marking Deadline for overdue Mar. 1 -11th work is Thurs. Mar. 17.

Tues. Mar. 15 - Fri. Mar. 18, 2016

- In -class essay work at the start of class.

- Continue work on the Team Short Story Assignment. DUE Fri. Apr. 8.
- Start short stories in the lab. You will have four lab classes to complete a story.
Find short story ideas at:
Short Story Ideas
Seventh Sanctum

 Mon. Mar. 14, 2016

- Students should have read "Two Fishermen"  and be ready to write the quiz at the start of class today.
Review questions and write the quiz on "Two Fishermen."
- Review details on the Team Short Story Assignment. DUE Fri. Apr. 8.
- Start short stories in the lab. You will have four lab classes to complete a story.
Find short story ideas at:
Short Story Ideas
Seventh Sanctum