Wed. May 23 - Fri. May 25 ***October Skyessay Due on Fri. May 25***
- Continue reading October Sky and completing assignments.
- View movie Wed. and Thurs.
- The lab is booked for assignment completion on Friday.
- If finished, try interactive rocketry:
- Watch Part 3 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.
Tues . May 22, 2012- Homework: Finish reading ch. 15 for Tues. May 22
Finish work on the October Sky five paragraph essay. Import the Google Docs essayoutline template.
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Include this Thesis statement in your introductory paragraph: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several
important factors: the setting in time, the setting in place, and the
support of their community.
- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Wed. May 16)
Wed. May 16 - Thurs. May 17
Start work on the October Sky five paragraph essay. Import the Google Docs essayoutline template. **
Include this Thesis statement in your introductory paragraph: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several
important factors: the setting in time, the setting in place, and the
support of their community.
- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Wed. May 16) - Homework: Finish reading ch. 15 for Tues. May 22
Tues. May 15
- Review the final exam practice questions.
- Continue filling in information on your essay planning sheet
- Start writing your first draft on lined paper
- In the lab tomorrow you'll be using the outline template. - To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."
Mon. May 14
- Review the final essay topic (to be started this week) and the outline template:
Topic: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: the setting in time, the setting in place, and the support of their community.
- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Wed. May 16)
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Fri. May 11 - Homework for Mon. May 14: Finish reading ch. 12
- Finish reading chapter 12 for Monday.
- Finish assignment sheets - DUE Wed. May 16
Thurs. May 10 - Homework for Fri. May 11: Read ch. 9
- The lab is booked this class for research on the chapter 4 paragraph questions.
- Remember to use your own wording and write well-structured paragraphs. See the visual reminder below:
Wed. May 9 - Homework for Thurs. May 10: Read ch. 7 and 8 - Homer Hickam interview about his new book Crater and mining in space. - What is the future of mining in space? Listen to a recent interview about the legal issues. - Read chapters 7 and 8 and complete the chapter assignments. Tues. May 8 -Homework for Wed May 9: Read ch. 5 and 6 - Review assignment details - Read chapters 5 and 6 and complete the chapter assignments.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Mon. May 7 -Homework for Tues May 8: Read ch. 3 and 4 - Review ch. 1 and 2
- Read ch. 3 and complete chapter 1, 2, 3 questions.
Fri., May. 4/12 Homework for Mon. May 7: Read ch. 1 and 2. - 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.
Mon. Apr. 30 - Thurs. May 3 - Survey Project
- Use these classes to produce an online survey, respond to student surveys, and complete 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.
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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.
- Lab 120 is booked. In preparation for your 100 marks multiple choice test on Macbeth on Thursday, Apr. 26th, use some of your lab time to do the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4 - Use most of your lab time to complete your Macbeth character essay (see last Friday's post for details).
- Essay Assignment: In the lab, you'll be working on the first and second paragraphs of your formal style five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character.
(45 marks) Your five paragraph essay should include:
Essay: Macbeth's Character Criteria: 45 marks - Essay must include:
An original title (2)
Introduction paragraph with clear thesis statement (6)
paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general (6)
paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband (6)
paragraph on Macbeth's character as king (6)
Concluding paragraph (6)
2 primary source in-text citations (MLA format) (4)
2 secondary source in-text citations (MLA) (4)
reference list (MLA format; hanging indent; alphabetical) (5)
Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:
The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure Macbeth is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king. (Last sentence is the essay thesis statement)
- In the body paragraphs, discuss Macbeth's character traits below:
Second paragraph
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)
Third paragraph
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)
Fourth paragraph
King (not virtuous; corruptly crowned; suspicious, paranoid, self-centred, distrustful, and vengeful; insomniac; mentally unstable; becomes increasingly murderous; detached and alone)
Concluding paragraph
Summarize your key points and re-state the thesis in a different way.
MLA Format
- Add 2 primary source quotes and references (from the play).
- Add 2 secondary source quotes and references (found outside the play).
***Use MLA style on theCitation Machine or citation button on Shmoop and Cliff Notes. Consult your MLA Citation - Shakespeare handout.
***Secondary Source In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth seems easily influenced; "Macbeth 'catches' evil" (Gill xx)
through the influences of his wife and the witches.
***Primary Source In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth begins to unravel even before he commits murder: "A dagger of the mind, a false creation,/ Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?" (Mac. 2.1.38-39)
Works Cited
(Arrange reference list in alphabetical order; hanging indent MLA format)
***Secondary Source Reference Example:
Gill, Roma, ed. "Macbeth: The Man" in Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print. (use hanging indent)
***Primary Source Reference Example:
Shakespeare, William. Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Ed. Roma
Gill. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print. (use hanging indent)
Tues. Apr. 17/12 Macbeth Online PlayTranslated Macbeth Online
- Class discussion on the first of three roles of Macbeth (military general).
- View the Macbeth Basics DVD
- Use the summary / question sheets below to answer questions about Macbeth:
Fri. Apr. 13/12 Macbeth Online Play
- View the Characters of Macbeth 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.
Thurs. Apr. 12/12 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).
Tues. Apr. 10/12 - Wed. Apr. 11/12
WED: TRU Day of Art and Science Registration
- The lab is booked for this class. (last poetry blogging class)
- In the computer lab, set up your blog atBlogger.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. - When you've finished the blogging assignments, email the link to your blog (en8a at yahoo.ca). Put your name and block in the email subject line.
***Term DEADLINE for all assignments: Thurs. Apr. 5/12*** ***Homework: Complete the information form (6 marks)*** ***Vote for Sierra in Why Media Matters contest*** Tues. Apr. 3 - Thurs. Apr. 5
- In the computer lab, set up your blog atBlogger.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. Apr. 2/12
- 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
**Term Deadline: Thurs. Apr. 5** ** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Mon. Mar. 26 (Blk. G) and Tues. Mar. 27 (Blk. F) ** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Wed. Mar. 28 (F and G)
Thurs. Mar. 29 - Fri. Mar. 30
- Lab 120 is booked to work on the team short story assignment.
- Assignment (Due Friday):
***Read one of the remaining stories (Always a Motive or We Have to Sit Opposite) and complete the questions, or
***Write a poem about the Ajax Mine (must be 16 lines). (10 mark completion score). ***If you want, you can enter your poem in the contest to win $100, $75 or $50. Wed. Mar. 28
- Ajax Mine poetry writing contest.
- Review questions for "The Late Man." Write the quiz.
- Go to lab 120 to work on team short story assignment.
Tues. Mar. 27 Blk. F.
- Review "Two Fishermen" and write quiz #2
- Read "The Late Man." Quiz #3 will be on Wednesday.
Blk. G
- Team short story assignment. Lab 120 booked.
- Find short story ideas at:
Fri. Mar. 16
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss the questions.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Start reading "Two Fishermen" in Tigers of the Snow.
Thurs. Mar. 15
- Discuss "The Firing Squad" questions. Then write the practice quiz.
- Read "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Discuss the questions in groups in preparation for the quiz on Thursday. Wed. Mar. 14
-Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
-Discuss the questions. Then write the practice quiz. Tues. Mar. 13
- 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, write the practice quiz.
Mon. Mar. 12 - The Alchemist
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map.
- If finished, complete the reading preferences charts and paragraphs.
Review the mind map assignment (work alone or with one partner) and evaluation rubric
***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 Alchemistonline novel
- 20 min. reading / review for Part 1 quiz.
- Group discussion activity.
Wed. Feb. 29 - The Alchemistonline 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.
- 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.
- 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.
***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
**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.
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.
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?
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.
Fri. Feb. 3
- 20 min. silent reading
- Review formal and informal essay style. Underline the five most important characteristics of each and summarize on a Venn diagram.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for two samples of travel media.
- See the MLA annotated bibliography sample.
- Block F: group discussion on fascinating questions about media.
Thurs. Feb. 2
- 20 min. silent reading
- comma review and exercises
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for two samples of travel media.
- See the MLA annotated bibliography sample.
Wed. Feb. 1
- 20 min. silent reading / write out your fascinating media question and hand in.
- Discuss MLA and APA bibliography formats.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for two samples of travel media.
- See the MLA annotated bibliography sample.
Tues. Jan. 31 - 20 min. silent reading / Blk. G complete paragraph explaining the concept of media bias.
- Review formal and informal essay style. Underline the five most important characteristics of each and summarize on a Venn diagram.
- Discuss MLA bibliography formats.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for one sample of travel media. Mon. Jan. 30 - 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
***DEADLINE: Term 2 assignments - Tues. Jan. 24***
Jan. 23 and 24: Final Class
- lab 2 is booked.
- complete the October Sky five paragraph essay. Hand in a typed copy. -Topic / Thesis : The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support. - Complete any other missing term 2 assignments.
***Due Fri. Jan. 13: Ch. 3, 5, 7 October Skyquestions*** ***Due Tues. Jan. 24: October Sky essay*** ***Tues. Jan. 24 is the FINAL DEADLINE for Term 2 work*** Rocket Boys - The Musical website Homer Hickam - Facebook
Fri. Jan. 20 - finish viewing October Sky movie - hand in textbooks and finish novel assignments
Thurs. Jan. 19 - view more Northern Gateway Pipeline discussion on CTV Question Period. - lab time available for term 2 assignment completion
- If finished, try interactive rocketry:
Wed. Jan. 18 - continue October Sky reading and assignment completion.
Tues. Jan. 17
- The book October Sky educates readers about the early years of the space race in the 1950s. Watch Our Generation's Space Race. Then continue reading October Sky and completing assignments for term 2.
Mon. Jan. 16
- October Sky educates readers about the lives of underground coal miners and their families in the 1950s. In West Virginia today, a battle is taking place over the practice of mountaintop removal coal mining. Watch the interview with the director of the new documentary The Last Mountain and environmental lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Then, continue reading the novel and completing your assignments.
***Due Fri. Jan. 13: Ch. 3, 5, 7 October Skyquestions*** ***Due Tues. Jan. 24: October Sky essay*** ***Tues. Jan. 24 is the FINAL DEADLINE for Term 2 work*** Rocket Boys - The Musical website Homer Hickam - Facebook
Fri. Jan. 13
- Today we are watching the first half of the movie October Sky.
Thurs. Jan. 12
Blk. C - Lab 120 is booked for assignment completion.
Blk. B - Finish ch. 3, 5 and 7 assignments (Due Friday)
Wed. Jan. 11
Finish ch. 3, 5 and 7 assignments (Due Friday) - To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."
Tues. Jan. 10
- Blk. B - Lab 120 is booked for English assignment completion (or continue reading October Sky).
- Watch Part 3 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.
Mon. Jan. 9
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.
- Continue reading chapters 8 -18 this week.
- Complete ch. 3, 5, and 7 questions
- Start October Sky essay outline
Fri. Jan. 6/12 Homework for Mon. Jan. 9th: Finish ch. 7
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview; then continue reading October Skyand working on the ch. 3, 5, and 7 assignments.
Thurs., Jan. 5/12 Homework for Fri. Jan. 6th: Read ch. 3 and 4 - Review chapter 1 and 2 questions.
- discuss the essay and ch. 3, 5 and 7 assignments.
Wed., Jan. 4/12 Homework for Thurs. Jan. 5: Read ch. 1 and 2. - In our final month of English 11, 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.
Tues. Jan. 3, 2012
- Today, we will finish watching Part 2 of the documentary To the Last Drop.
- After viewing this film, work alone or in partnerships to develop a list of ten (10) things you can choose to do with the information you have acquired from the film.
Part Two
NOTE: The Alberta government has produced an informational video on the Oil Sands that provides an interesting comparison to the tone and focus of the AlJazeera documentary.
- Labs are booked for Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have three classes to create your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides.
Mon. Dec. 12
- The UN Climate Conference in Durban, SA wrapped up on the weekend. View the speech from a youth delegate at the end of this conference. Does her message have significance for you? Where does the power to have influence on this issue need to come from?
NOTE: The Alberta government has produced an informational video on the Oil Sands that provides an interesting comparison to the tone and focus of the AlJazeera documentary.
***Term 2 Interim Reports issued next week (rescheduled due to teacher absence)***
***Tues. Dec. 6: 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test*** ***Fri. Dec. 9: Macbeth Character Essay Due
Thurs. Dec. 8 - Fri. Dec. 9 - Start on the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment. - You have 2 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. Wed. Dec. 7
- review a copy of the Macbeth graphic novel.
- complete the Macbeth graphic novel assignment (20 marks). Hand it in this class.
Tues. Dec. 6
- 15 minutes notebook review for test
- Write 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test
- Free reading time when finished.
