Feb. 29 - Mar. 4, 2016: The Alchemist

FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for all February work is Tues. Mar. 1
DUE Fri. Mar. 4: Mind Map (32)

Fri. Mar. 4, 2016 - Peer Editing

- Peer editing - the class will have an orientation session on peer editing and will peer edit the paragraphs of three students from other English classes.
- Continue work on the Reading Preferences / Analysis worksheet.



Mon. Feb. 29 - Mar. 3, 2016 -  The Alchemist  The Alchemist audiobook

Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week.  During this time, finish reading the novel while constructing a mind map on one of the novel topics on the assignment sheet.
- 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 Drive. Click New button and select Drawing from the drop down list.
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your novel mind map topic selection.
• Depending on your mind map topic choice, consult the novel study guide, symbolism ,  novel setting map and/or the  study notes.
• Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
• When finished, share your mind map with me (en8a@yahoo.ca) with full name(s) and block

 

Feb. 22 - 26, 2016: The Alchemist

DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Privacy worksheet 
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet
QUIZ Thurs. Feb. 25: 25 multiple choice on Part 1 of The Alchemist
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for all February work is Tues. Mar. 1

Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 -  The Alchemist      The Alchemist audiobook

Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week.  During this time, finish reading the novel while constructing a mind map on one of the novel topics on the assignment sheet.
- 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 Drive. Click New button and select Drawing from the drop down list.
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your novel mind map topic selection.
• Depending on your mind map topic choice, consult the novel study guide, symbolism ,  novel setting map and/or the  study notes.
• Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
• When finished, share your mind map with me (en8a@yahoo.ca) with full name(s) and block

 

Thurs. Feb. 25, 2016 -  The Alchemist      The Alchemist audiobook

- Continue reading; review for the 25 mark quiz on Part One at the end of today's class.
- The Alchemist has been adapted as a graphic novel, and The Guardian has recently reported that the movie is getting closer to development.
 

Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 -  The Alchemist      The Alchemist audiobook

- Read to page 47 by Thursday (end of Part 1). Search for answers to the questions.
 - Continue to review questions and notes
for: Introduction, Prologue, 1 - 5 a-j.
- Why is this book so popular? Do Paulo Coelho's Facebook and Twitter pages provide any clues?
- Review symbolism in the novel.


Tues. Feb. 23, 2016 - The Alchemist      The Alchemist audiobook

- 20 min. for silent reading and discussion  (Topic: Personal Reading Preferences)
-  Complete the first section on the reading preferences sheet for your personal reading preferences.
- Read to page 33. Search for answers to the questions. Complete up to ques. 7.
- Continue to review questions and notes



Mon. Feb. 22, 2016 - The Alchemist     The Alchemist audiobook

- 20 min. to finish the paragraph on Celebrity activism: Is it altruism or self-promotion?
Start Literature Study: The Alchemist

- Meet author Paulo Coelho. As you read his novel, The Alchemist, 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.

Feb. 15 - 18: Media Awareness

DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Privacy worksheet 
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet

Tues. Feb. 16 - Thurs. Feb. 18, 2016- Complete student information form (3 marks)

RESEARCH TOPIC- Media Celebrity Activism: Is It Altruism or Self-Promotion? (expect to write on this topic later this week)
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:

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

**Both tasks (25 marks) due for Mon. Feb.22
See samples of celebrity activism below:



Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 

- 25 min. to read, finish essays or write your third rough copy paragraph. The topic is:
---Plagiarism: What is it and how can it be avoided?
- Start the Personal privacy grid  sheet (side one).

-  Students' privacy has been eroded in some school jurisdictions that have implemented RFID tags.
- In the news: BC student data is missing

Feb. 9 - 12, 2016: Media Awareness

DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Reading Log  
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Annotated Bibliography assignment

Fri. Feb. 12, 2016 - Complete student information form (3 marks)

- 25 min. for silent reading or essay completion.
- Review DVD Avoiding Plagiarism.
- Complete your third rough copy paragraph for peer editing. 
Topic: What is plagiarism and how can students avoid plagiarizing? 

Thurs. Feb. 11, 2016 

- Course selection in the library (45 min.)
- Finish your in-class essays, complete overdue work, or use the time for silent reading.

Wed. Feb. 10, 2016 

In-class five paragraph essay. Complete the outline and bring this to class.
TOPIC: Three Places I'd Like To Visit in Western Canada 
- This is an informal five paragraph essay. Marking criteria will be provided in class.
- You will have all class to write your composition; additional time will be provided if you do not finish. 

Tues. Feb. 9, 2016

- Lab 120 is booked for this class.
- We will participate in a session on plagiarism with Ms. Rimmer.
- Use the remaining time to carefully type your five entry annotated bibliographies. Remember to alphabetize your list and proofread before printing.
- Work on the outline for your in-class essay on Wednesday: "Three Places in Western Canada That I'd Like to Visit."
- Explore online bibliography tools: BibMe;   Citation Machine.