Sept. 23 - 26: The Alchemist

DUE Mon. Sept. 23: Celebrity media activity sheet (25)
QUIZ Tues. Sept. 24:  (12) vocabulary matching (war movie article sheet)
QUIZ Thurs. Sept. 26: (25) multiple choice Part 1 The Alchemist 
Homework: Information form (6 marks)

• The Alchemist (online novel)
• The Alchemist (audio book)

Thurs. Sept. 26 - The Alchemist
- Quiz today on Part I. Review questions and notes
- The computer lab is booked for four classes. 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 Create 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 mindmap topic choice, consult the novel, the Novel Setting Map and/or the  Study Notes
• Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
• When finished, email your mind map to me with full name(s) and block

Wed. Sept. 25 - The Alchemist
- Read to page 47 (all of Part 1). Search for answers to the questions. Complete all questions.***Part 1 QUIZ tomorrow (25 multiple choice).
- Review questions and answers
- Paulo Coelho "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1

Tues. Sept. 24 - The Alchemist
- Read to page 33. Search for answers to the questions. Complete up to ques. 7.
- Continue to review questions and notes

Mon. Sept. 23 - The Alchemist

DUE today - Media Celebrity Investigation chart and ques. (p. 8 and 9)  
- 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.

Sept. 16 - 20: Media Literacy Unit

DUE Mon. Sept. 16: Typed 5 entry annotated bibliography (40 marks) 
DUE Thurs. Sept. 19: Privacy paragraph and thesis statements (12 marks) 
DUE Fri. Sept. 20: Crossword on Media Fraud (10 marks)
DUE Mon. Sept. 23: Media celebrity worksheet (25 marks)
Homework: Information form (6 marks)
 
Fri. Sept. 20 - Military Media Connection

- 20 min. of silent reading or assignment completion.
- Review characteristics of media bias. Review  the "militainment" video below and discuss propaganda.
- We will view one of these investigative reports about the connections between the media and the military.


 - use remaining time to complete crossword and privacy sheet assignments


Thurs. Sept. 19: Media Celebrity Activism: Is It Altruism or Self-Promotion?

In the classroom: complete the reading preferences survey  and then complete the online survey in the computer lab.

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. Sept. 23
  


Wed.. Sept. 18 - Military Media Connection

- 20 min. of silent reading or assignment completion.
- Does the convergence of the American military and entertainment industries (movies and gaming) concern you?
- Article discussion: How Your Taxpayer Dollars Subsidize Pro-War Movies
- Define the vocabulary listed below the article.
 - use remaining time to complete crossword and privacy sheet assignments


Tues. Sept. 17- Media Privacy Topics

- Review worksheet on parallel structure
- 25 min. silent reading or privacy activity sheet paragraph completion (6 marks)
- Discuss and complete privacy activity sheet  thesis statement responses (6 marks). DUE by Thurs. Sept.19
- Articles on Monitoring Students,  Privacy Anxiety
- Why is geotagging a privacy concern?
Article: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Including Your Location



Mon. Sept. 16 - Media Privacy Topics

- 25 min. of silent reading or crossword puzzle completion.
- Personal privacy grid activity: Compare your grid with several other students and write a paragraph about your own views on personal information privacy.

Sept. 9 - 13: Media Literacy Unit

In-class essay on Wed. Sept. 11 (essay 30 / outline 10)
DUE Mon. Sept. 16: Typed 5 entry annotated bibliography (40 marks) 
DUE Fri. Sept. 20: Crossword on Media Fraud (10 marks)
Homework: Information form (6 marks)

Thurs. Sept. 12 / Fri. Sept. 13
- Lab time is booked for Thursday (Lab 120) and Friday (Lab 2)
- Carefully type your annotated bibliography assignment (40 marks).
---Title, alphabetical order, double space, MLA hanging indent, formal style, 4-6 sentence summaries, present tense verbs, complete sentences, describes content and states how it's useful.
- Use extra time to finish writing in-class essay.
- If finished, continue work on the Fraud Crossword using the RCMP Student Fraud Guide. (10 marks) DUE Fri. Sept. 20
 
Wed. Sept. 11
-  In-class five paragraph essay. You may use your outline while writing your double-spaced paper.
ESSAY QUESTION: Which three places in Western Canada would you visit with an extra month of summer vacation?
- If finished, continue work on the Fraud Crossword using the RCMP Student Fraud Guide.

Tues. Sept. 10
- 20 min. of silent reading.
- Discuss topic of in-class essay for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 11.
- Today, complete essay outline, which can be used tomorrow while writing the essay.
   - Malicious media awareness: Start work on the Fraud Crossword using the RCMP Student Fraud Guide.
- Media privacy: View video on Facebook photo facial recognition capabilities.



Mon.Sept. 9
- 20 min. of silent self-directed reading.
- Finish work on the rough copy of the annotated bibliography assignment.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for one sample of travel media.
- TED Talks Video: Eli Pariser on Internet filter bubbles narrowing our world view.

Sept. 3 - 6, 2013: Media Literacy Unit

DUE Thurs. Sept. 5 - Summer Experience Paragraph (10 marks)

Fri. Sept. 6
- Avoiding Plagiarism DVD
- Continue work on the annotated bibliography assignment.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write two more annotated bibliography entries for travel media guides available in the classroom.
- See a sample annotated bibliography.

Thurs. Sept. 5
- 20 min. silent reading OR complete your paragraph from yesterday (DUE Today)
- Discuss MLA annotated bibliography format. Review the annotated bibliography assignment.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for one sample of travel media.
- See a sample annotated bibliography.


Wed. Sept. 4
- 20 min. silent reading
- Review transition words and phrases.
 - Review formal and informal writing style comparison notes. Underline the seven most important characteristics of each and create a Venn diagram outline in preparation for a paragraph that contrasts formal and informal writing styles (point of view; subject; tone; structure; thesis placement; vocabulary; purpose).
- Start writing an informal paragraph that reflects on summer activities experienced by you and / or your classmates (10 marks). See "summer bingo" writing assignment.


Tues. Sept. 3 - Welcome to English 11.
Today we will review the course outline and expectations.
Discussion Items:

• Seating plan
• Course blog / website
• Silent reading (bring or borrow)
• Study block 
• Academic aspirations
• Evaluation 
• Assignment completion
• Essays (informal / formal)
• Tests
• Cross grade exam (20%)
• Email contact (assignments only). Parents should phone school.
• Literary theme(s) of this course: Dreams and self-determination
• Media studies unit / review  (tourism media, media bias, privacy, celebrity topics)

- Participate in the "summer bingo" activity and review the elements of a good paragraph.

Media Awareness Topics

NSA Spying article
Royalty vs climate change story coverage article
Media Matters reviews climate change coverage: article and video
Carbon Doublespeak ...George Orwell article
Facebook privacy article 
Cell phone risks article 
Cell phones and health article
Cell phone precautionary advice article and video
Snowden and surveillance article
US Internet providers gagged article and video
Op ed on the Bradley Manning trial
Editorial on intimidating the media
Journalism is not terrorism article and video
"Secrecy corrupts. Absolute secrecy corrupts absolutely" op ed 
Marshall McLuhan article and video
Social networks and social revolution article and video
Media ignores causes of addiction article  

June 10 - 14: Final Week

FINAL EXAM: Wed. June 12 and Thurs. June 13
**FINAL EXAM practice questions**  
**Term DEADLINE is Mon. June 10 for all assignments   
Have a fantastic summer holiday !!!

Thurs. June 13 EE FF Blocks 
-Final EXAM Part 2
EE (9:15-11:30)   FF (12:30-2:45)
- Lab 120 is booked for students who finish the exam early. 
- 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

Wed. June 12
-Final EXAM Part 1

Tues. June 11
Blk. E - Award assembly
Blk. F - finish viewing October Sky

Mon. June 10
- finish missing assignments
- Continue viewing October Sky movie

June 3 - 7: October Sky

**FINAL EXAM practice questions**  
**Rocket Boys Musical****October Sky discussion questions** Chaptersummaries **
**Term DEADLINE is Mon. June 10 for all assignments  
ch. 1-8 questions DUE on Wed. June 5 (91)

Fri. June 7
- 30 min. for reading and assignment completion.
- Continue viewing the movie October Sky.

Wed. June 5 / Thurs. June 6
- Blk. E start viewing October Sky movie
- The book October Sky educates readers about the early years of the space race in the 1950s. Watch Our Generation's Space Race.
- Read the article Mining On the Moon.  Why would Canada be well-positioned for this new space race? 
- Then continue reading October Sky and completing Ch. 3-8 assignments.
 

Mon. June 3 and Tues. June 4
ch. 1-8 questions DUE on Wed. June 5 (91)
- 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.

May 27 - 31: October Sky

**FINAL EXAM practice questions** 
**Rocket Boys Musical****October Sky discussion questions** Chapter summaries **
**Term DEADLINE is Mon. June 10 for all assignments 
Personal Legend Slide Project DUE Wed. May 29 (60)

ch. 1-8 questions DUE on Wed. June 5 (91)

Fri. May 31
- Review the final exam practice questions.
- Continue reading and completion on 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 2 of the Homer Hickam interview:
 

Thurs. May 30 - Homework for Fri. Read ch.7
- Lab 120 is booked so that you can research the topics for the ch. 4 paragraph assignments as well as the ch. 8 question 7 paragraph response. Consult these chapter assignments and the link for question 7 of chapter 8.
 
Wed. May 29 - Homework for Thurs. Read ch. 5 and 6
- Read chapters 5 and 6 and complete the chapter assignments.
  - Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:

Tues. May 28/13 - Homework for Wed. May 29: Read ch. 3 and 4
- Finish ch. 1 and 2 answers
- Read ch. 3 and 4; complete chapter 3 and 4 questions.


 
Mon. May 27/13
- 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.

May 21 - 24: Book Tour Project / Macbeth Test

TEST (100) on Macbeth on Fri. May 24
*prepare for the Macbeth multiple choice test by doing the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4
**ANSWERS: Episode 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11

Fri. May 24
 - Macbeth Test (100 multiple choice questions).
-  Use remaining time to finish missing assignments or to start reading October Sky.

Tues. May 21 - Thurs. May 23
- 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.

May 13 - 16: Macbeth

In-class essay on Macbeth's character on Thurs. May 16

Thurs. May 16 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online
- In-class essay on Macbeth's character. You may use your primary and secondary source quote sheets and the hardcover Macbeth book.
- You will be given the essay topic sheet, the references page and the essay evaluation criteria sheet to use while you write your paper.

Wed. May 15
- review a copy of the Macbeth graphic novel.
- complete the Macbeth graphic novel assignment (20 marks). Hand it in this class.

Mon. May 13 - Tues. May 14 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online

- Complete the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment (45 marks).  
- You have these two lab classes for this project.

- 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 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.

-When finished, remember to complete your primary and secondary source worksheets; then, prepare for the Macbeth multiple choice test by doing the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4

May 6 - 10: Macbeth

Primary and Secondary quote sheets DUE Thurs. May 9
ANSWERS: Episode 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11

Wed. May 8 - Fri. May 10  Macbeth Online Play  Translated Macbeth Online
- We're watching the Macbeth movie in class. If you're absent you can watch parts of the BBC cartoon play or the PBS version of the play online:


Mon. May 6 - Tues. May 7 Macbeth Online Play  Translated Macbeth Online
- The lab is booked for these classes
- Finish the Primary Source exercise sheet
- 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:

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  

Both sheets should be completed by Thurs. May 9th in preparation for the Macbeth essay.
-If finished, do the practice quizzes: Macbeth Quiz #1 - Quiz #2 - Quiz #3 - Quiz #4

Apr. 29 - May 3: Macbeth

Thurs. May 2 - Fri. May 3, 2013 Macbeth Online Play  Translated Macbeth Online

- View the Macbeth Characters DVD
- Review the Primary Source exercise sheet and the Secondary Source exercise sheet. These should be completed by Thurs. May 9th in preparation for the Macbeth essay.
- Continue reading the Macbeth graphic novels and working on episode 7 - 11 questions.
-  Episode 7 (Act III sc 5 - Act IV sc 1)
-  Episode 8 (Act IV sc 2-3)
-  Episode 9 (Act V sc 1)
-  Episode 10 (Act V sc 2-5)
-  Episode 11 (Act V sc 6-7) 

Wed. May 1, 2013 Macbeth Online Play   Translated Macbeth Online

- View the Macbeth Basics DVD
- Continue reading the Macbeth graphic novels and working on episode questions.
- Use the summary / question sheets below to answer questions about Macbeth:

• Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4)
• Episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7) 
• Episode 3 questions (Act II sc. 1-2)
• Episode 4 questions (Act II sc. 3-4) 
• Episode 5 questions (Act III sc 1-3)
• Episode 6 questions (Act III sc 4) 

Japanese director Akira Kurosawa adapted Macbeth for a Japanese audience in this 1957 movie, Throne of Blood.

The Pinnacle of Evil
Throne of Blood — MOVIECLIPS.com

Tues. Apr. 30, 2013 Macbeth Online Play

- 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.

Mon. Apr. 29, 2013  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).

Apr. 22 - 26: Poetry

Sonnet (18), Story (25), Poetry (64) ALL are OVERDUE

Fri. Apr. 26, 2013
- Watch the documentary William Shakespeare: A Life of Drama and complete the fill-in-the-blanks notes.
 
Thurs. Apr. 25, 2013

Using the stapled pronoun reference worksheets:

- take out lined paper and pick any 10 poorly worded sentences from the section in Pronoun Reference, Level 2 p. 155 - 158.

- carefully re-write the 10 you’ve selected to eliminate confusing pronouns.

- These must be handed in this class (10 marks). Use remaining time for silently reading your own or borrowed books. 
**Any students not finished the poetry synthesis essays must complete these.

Wed. Apr. 24, 2013
- The lab is booked. Complete the found poem assignment from yesterday as well as unfinished synthesis essays and overdue assignments.

Tues. Apr. 23, 2013

- Found poem exercise on the theme of love. Resources will be provided in class.


 
 

Mon. Apr. 22, 2013
- In-class synthesis essay on poetry.  NOTE: if you are absent, you will have to make this up under teacher supervision. 

Apr. 16 - 19: Poetry

Short Story (25) and Sonnet (18) are now overdue

Tues. Apr. 16 - Fri. Apr. 19 - Poetry

- The lab is booked for these four classes. You may choose either the worksheet (Option A) or the blogging tasks (Option B) for this poetry unit:

- Option A:  You will complete Part One (except ques. 2 of General Subjects) on the worksheet tasks. You may write or type your answers. Hand in the answers on paper (64 marks).
OR

- Option B: You will complete the four poetry blogging tasks on the poetry blogging unit assignment sheet. Email the URL for your completed blog (64 marks).

• - 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.

Apr. 8 - 12: Short Stories / Poetry

Term DEADLINE: Wed. Apr. 10
5 revised sentences p. 154 (5) DUE: Mon. Apr. 8
Sonnet (18) DUE: Fri. Apr. 12
Short Story (25) DUE: Fri. Apr. 12

Mon. Apr. 8 - Fri. Apr. 12
- Lab 120 is booked to work on the team short story assignment.
- Seventh Sanctum Story Generator and  Short Story Ideas sites can help you find a plot.
- Remember to finish your Shakespearean sonnet and hand it in by Friday.
- Complete unfinished term assignments and hand these in by the Wed. Apr. 10 deadline.

Apr. 2 - 5: Short Stories / Poetry

Open Book Quiz "Two Fishermen" E/F Thurs. Mar. 28 / Tues. Apr. 2 (14 marks)
Open Book Quiz "The Late Man" E/F Tues. Apr. 2 / Wed. Apr. 3 (14 marks)
Open Book Quiz "The Painted Door" E/F Thurs. Apr. 4 / Thurs. Apr. 4 (14 marks)
Patchwork Poem (15) is now overdue.

Fri. Apr. 5/13

- 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

Thurs. Apr. 4
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss the questions.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)

Wed. Apr. 3
Blk. E. -  finish reading “The Painted Door” on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow and work on the vocabulary and questions. There will also be a 14 mark open-book quiz tomorrow.

Blk. F. 

- Review and quiz on “The Late Man” on p. 98 of Tigers of the Snow . 

When finished, start reading “The Painted Door” on p. 47 and work on the vocabulary and questions. There will also be a 14 mark open-book quiz tomorrow.

Tues. Apr. 2
- Review on editing for pronoun reference.
Blk. E.
 -  Review and quiz on “The Late Man” on p. 98 of Tigers of the Snow .  
When finished, start reading “The Painted Door” on p. 47 and work on the vocabulary and questions. There will also be a 14 mark open-book quiz on Thursday.

Blk. F. 

- Review and quiz on “Two Fishermen” on p. 89 of Tigers of the Snow .

When finished, start reading “The Late Man” on p. 98 and work on the vocabulary and questions. There will also be a 14 mark open-book quiz tomorrow.