Nov. 1 - 5: Poetry

***12 line ode or elegy is due on Fri. Nov. 5 (12 marks)***
***Team short story is due on Mon. Nov. 8 (25 marks)*** 
Fri. Nov. 5/10
- Finish any incomplete poetry and short story work.
- Read the three poems (The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes, David) in the Legends and Stories section of you poetry unit.
- Complete the following survey on the current events topic about ice cream for prisoners.


Thurs. Nov. 4/10

- We are in the old K-library computer lab today.
- Complete yesterday's poems and assignments if you were absent (see Wednesday's instructions).
- Complete your ode or elegy (see Monday's instructions)
- Finish your "Team Short Story" and prepare or rehearse the presentation.


Wed. Nov. 3/10

***These assignments are due at the end of class:
- Read The Lonely Land by A. J. M. Smith (p. 3)
- Read Warren Pryor by A. Nowlan (p. 13)
- Complete the writing tasks for these poems on the poetry unit sheet (answer on a separate sheet of paper). (18 marks)

If you finish, continue work on your short story and your ode / elegy (see yesterday's post).

Tues. Nov. 2/10

- We are in the old K-library lab today:

• Finish your "Dreams" 5 paragraph essay rough copy. Hand it in.
• Finish your "Team" short story (20 marks)
• Presentation (read/projector project) sign-up (Nov - Dec) (5 marks)
• Try Xtranormal or GoAnimate  (see examples below)
• Complete your 12 line ode / elegy (6 marks) See yesterday's post.

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Mon. Nov. 1/10

- Poetry terminology: Ode; Elegy; Slam poetry
- Poet Profile: Shane Koyczan ( Beethoven - Move Pen Move )
- "Brave New Voices" poet recites "Ode to Phillip Seymour Hoffman."
***Write an ode or elegy that is at least twelve lines*** (6 marks)

Oct. 25 - 29: Short Stories

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 25
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Wed. Oct. 27
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Fri. Oct. 29

Fri. Oct. 29
- Quiz "The Late Man" (14 marks)
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- Hocus Pocus (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 )
- The Making of Frankenstein (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 )

Thurs. Oct. 28 Quiz " The Late Man" on Fri. Oct. 29
Blk. A - K-library lab (old) is booked. Continue completion of term one work and team short story.
Blk. B - Presentation in gym

Wed. Oct. 27
- 15 min. silent reading / review for quiz
- Quiz - "Two Fishermen" (14 marks)
- Read "The Late Man" on p. 98 of Tigers of the Snow. Quiz on Fri. Oct. 29.

Tues. Oct. 26
- Homework: Finish reading "Two Fishermen" (p. 89) in Tigers of the Snow. Review the green sheet questions to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
- We are in the old lab today - continue writing your "team" short story (see assignment sheet). Review short story elements as you work on your story.

Mon. Oct. 25
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Start reading "Two Fishermen" in Tigers of the Snow.

Oct. 18 - 21: Short Stories

Due Tues. Oct 12 - Dreams web, essay outline, draft 1st paragraph
Due Wed. Oct 13 - Google Drawing Mind Map: The Alchemist
Due Mon. Oct. 18 - Dreams 5 paragraph essay (rough copy)

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Thurs. Oct. 21

**The Painted Door quiz (14 marks) will be on Mon. Oct. 25.

- Today, we are working in the old K-Library Lab
- You will start the Team Short Story Assignment.
- Consult the Seventh Sanctum Story Generator for writing ideas.

Wed. Oct. 20
- 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.

Tues. Oct. 19
-Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
-Discuss the questions. Then write the practice quiz.

Mon. Oct. 18
- 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.

Point Of View In A Short Story Powerpoint

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The Alchemist: Oct. 12 - 15

Due Tues. Oct 12 - Dreams web, essay outline, draft 1st paragraph
Due Wed. Oct 13 - Google Drawing Mind Map: The Alchemist
Due Mon. Oct. 18 - Dreams 5 paragraph essay (rough copy)

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 15 - Short Stories
- Current events discussion
- Gas Land documentary - Director interview
- Complete assignments

Thurs. Oct. 14

- In class, continue reading The Alchemist from p. 153

- Continue writing your 5 paragraph essay in class


Wed. Oct. 13
- In class, continue reading The Alchemist from p. 127

- Review comments on returned introductory paragraph
- Continue writing your 5 paragraph essay in class


Tues. Oct. 12

- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- Select one of your three thesis statements on the sub-topic of Dreams (can use the Thesis Generator)
**If you have trouble deciding on a sub-topic, review these topics .**
Due today - you must hand in 3 stapled items for 10 marks:

• your Dreams brainstorming web / mind map (3 marks)
• your completed essay outline (5 marks)
• your first (introductory) paragraph. Print this and any other essay content completed today. (2 marks)

Due tomorrow (no more lab time for this):
- Finish and email your computer-generated Alchemist mind map (alone or with a partner).

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full names and block).
• Read to page 127 of The Alchemist for next Wednesday's class

The Alchemist: October 4 - 8, 2010

25 mark multiple-choice quiz on part one of The Alchemist on Tues. Oct. 5  Study Notes

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 8
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- Continue work on your computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full names and block)
• Go on to completing your three thesis statements on sub-topics of Dreams ( try the Thesis Generator).
• Read to page 127 of The Alchemist for next Tuesday's class

Thurs. Oct. 7
- Watch Will Smith's endorsement of The Alchemist.
Discuss:
-- Is focus, hustle and hard work enough to achieve a dream?
-- Does this celebrity's endorsement influence how you receive this book?
-- How much should we invest in our dreams? (time, money, energy)
Discuss:
-- Is Santiago more realistic than the Wiretap interviewee, Adam, who is seeking the woman of his dreams?
-- How do we rationally evaluate our dreams?
Read: The Alchemist from p. 80
Discuss:
-- Thesis statement development for the "Dreams" essay outline.


Wed. Oct. 6
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- You will start work on a computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.

Tues. Oct. 5
- Blks. A & B:

• 25 mark multiple choice quiz after 10 min. of review (see study notes above)
• Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wed. and Fri. classes
• Continue The Alchemist (part 2) from p. 71
•  Continue completion of "Dreams" mind map and three thesis statements on sub-topics.

Mon. Oct. 4
- Blk. B (mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Blks. A & B:

• Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71).
• Continue PBS Frontline: Digital Nation

Media / The Alchemist: Sept. 28 - Oct. 1/10

Weekly Assignment  Update: 3 paragraph Essay / Panel discussion- Due Wed. Sept. 29 

This week, we will start viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Fri. Oct. 1/10

- Blk. A only ( mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Finish watching parts 1 & 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2

- Paulo Coelho has a Web site and is on Facebook and Twitter.
- There are plans for a movie version of The Alchemist
- continue reading The Alchemist from p. 21.


Thurs. Sept. 30/10 - The Alchemist

- Blk. B: Questions and notes on the introduction and prologue.
- Become familiar with the author Paulo Coelho. Review the biographical article.
- Continue reading The Alchemist from p. 10.

Wed. Sept. 29/10 - The Alchemist / Panel Presenters

- Panel discussion on media celebrity activism (students who selected this option).
- Review the elements of fiction.
- Read to the introduction (complete ques. 1-4) and read the prologue (take notes).

Tues. Sept. 28/10

- The K-Library computer lab is booked for this class.

- You'll be investigating the DIY Doco interactive documentary storytelling website (use ear buds).
- In the last 10 - 15 minutes of class, go to the interactive quiz and test yourself. Fill in the correct responses on your worksheet. Hand it in for a completion score of 10 marks.
- Tomorrow, we'll start The Alchemist.

Media Awareness - Sept. 20 - 24, 2010

Weekly Assignment  Update: Essay project- Due Mon. Sept. 20; Crossword & Media Celebrity assignment - Due Fri. Sept. 24

Fri. Sept. 24/10 - Media, Celebrity, Global Activism


- The K-library computer lab is booked this class.
- You will either type your three paragraph persuasive essay about celebrity activism, or prepare to participate in a panel discussion on this topic on Wed. Sept. 29th.

• Scoring rubrics: essay (12 marks) / panel discussion (12 marks) / panel discussion questions

- Your completed  3 paragraph essay outline will assist you in responding to the topic question:

  Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?

• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater)

Thurs. Sept. 23/10 - Media / Documentary


- Silent reading 20 minutes / crossword completion.
- Read the article "Hollywood Stars Rush To Do Their Bit."
- Complete the 3 paragraph essay outline (decide whether you will complete a typed essay or prepare to participate in a panel discussion in class on Wednesday).

•  Essay question: Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?
• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater) 

- Today, the teacher on call will show "Techno Babies: The Making of a TV Documentary"
-  Next week, we will start viewing the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Wed. Sept. 22/10 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism

- Silent reading
- Work on crossword puzzles
- Video: Media and the Politics of Aid


- Write three (3) different thesis statements related to the following question:

•  Is media celebrity participation in global charity work motivated by altruism or self-promotion?
• Altruism (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
• Self-promotion (bragging or otherwise attempting to make oneself appear greater) 

Tues. Sept. 21/10 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism
View and discuss the video "The Bonoization of Aid."
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:
 - **Review the media representation piece from the United Nations Refugee Agency. Write point form responses on the deconstructing media handout.
- **Visit Look to the Stars and complete the celebrity information chart for any five people.
**Both tasks due as homework for Fri., Sept. 24th's class. 

Mon. Sept. 20/10: Media and Fraud

- silent reading
- peer edit English 10 paragraphs
- Start the RCMP Media Fraud crossword puzzle (see booklet: RCMP Student Fraud Guide)
**Tomorrow, we'll be in the computer lab to investigate media celebrity activism.

Media Awareness - Sept. 13 - 17, 2010

Weekly Assignment focus: Informal essay outline, essay development, annotated bibliography (5 entries based on tourism media). Due: Mon. Sept. 20. Marking Rubric
See: Sample Essay Outline 


Fri. Sept. 17/10 - Media Awareness / Essay Revision and Completion

The K Library computer lab is booked for this class. Complete the good copy of your five paragraph essay.
When finished, you can find the documentary Militainment, Inc. online. Or, look for another documentary on a topic of interest to you. Consult the documentary database.

Thurs. Sept. 16/10 - Media Awareness / Essay Revision and Completion

We'll review the topic of militainment from yesterday's class and learn about the new media power of the WikiLeaks organization and website.
Peer edited essays will be returned for revision and completion. These will be typed in the lab on Friday.


Wed. Sept. 15/10 - Media Awareness / Peer Editing

Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft essays / paragraphs from other classes.



We will view this investigative report about the connections between the media and the military.



View sample military recruiting ads from around the world on Ad Lab

Tues. Sept. 14/10 - Media Awareness

- students should bring a book for silent reading at the start of class.
- bring your 5 paragraph essay outline that you completed in class yesterday.
See: Sample Essay Outline 

- Today, you'll write the first draft of your essay in class.

Essay Question: If you had one more month of vacation time, which three places or areas in Western Canada would you visit?


Mon. Sept. 13/10 - Media Awareness

- Today, we'll consider a couple of recent editorials on the Wi-Fi in schools news coverage. This story was investigated on CBC's The National on Sept. 8/10.
- We'll review the five paragraph essay outline, introductory paragraph and thesis development. 

Essay Question: If you had one more month of vacation time, which three places or areas in Western Canada would you visit?
See: Sample Essay Outline 

  

Media Studies: Sept. 7 - 10, 2010

Weekly Assignment focus: Annotated Bibliography (5 entries based on tourism media). Due: Mon. Sept. 20 (attached to final copy of your informal essay). Marking Rubric

Fri. Sept. 10/10 - Media Awareness

- Today, we are booked into the K-library computer lab to type good copies of the annotated bibliographies. Use alphabetical order and hanging indent format. See this example.
- When you are finished, try one or two of the online quizzes:

• Facebook privacy quiz (developed by the American Civil Liberties Union)
• What Kind of Tech User Are You? (Pew Research Center)

Thurs. Sept. 9/10 - Privacy in the Digital Age

- Today we'll watch the video below and continue completing the annotated bibliography assignment. We'll be in the library lab tomorrow to type good copies.
- In the last 20 - 30 minutes we'll be in the library to check out silent reading books for next week. 

"Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion." Democracy Now. (Parts 1 & 2)



Wednesday, Sept. 8/10 - Privacy in the Digital Age
Today, we're discussing how privacy is impacted by the media and technology we interact with on a daily basis.




Tues. Sept. 7 - 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)
• Literary theme(s) of this course
• Media literacy unit / review 

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Documentary Storytelling: Truth, the Media and the Military

The Mechanics of Documentary Storytelling

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View sample military recruiting ads from around the world on Ad Lab

Final Class: Mon. Jan. 25, 2010

Mon. Jan. 25 Crossgrade exam
- AA BB schedule today.
- All students will write the crossgrade English 11 exam today in class.
- I have really enjoyed working with all of you. Best of luck in your second semester.

October Sky: Jan. 18 - 22, 2010

Fri. Jan. 22, 2010
- Final day to hand in all term 2 assignments
- Finish watching the movie October Sky

Thurs. Jan. 21, 2010
- Tomorrow is the last day to hand in term 2 work
- Watch October Sky movie

Wed. Jan. 20, 2010 Homework: Continue reading novel
- J219 lab is booked today
- Complete the good copy of your essay on October Sky. Staple it to the front of your rough copy and editing sheet before handing it in.

Thesis – The Rocket Boys’ achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.

- If finished, do some of the interactive quizzes to review for the crossgrade exam.

Tues. Jan. 19, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 24 for Wednesday
- Peer edit three essays: use the editing sheet attached to each essay to provide compliments, suggestions and corrections.
- After your essay has been edited by three people, start working on your revisions. You will have lab time tomorrow to type a good copy.
- If finished, start the poetry exam prep exercise handout. Do the multiple choice questions.

Mon. Jan. 18, 2010 Homework: Read to the end of ch. 23 for Tuesday

- In-class essay today about "October Sky"
- Thesis statement: The rocket boy's achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.
- Write a double-spaced five paragraph essay using the thesis statement above.

October Sky: Jan. 11 - 15, 2010

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Fri. Jan. 15, 2010 Homework: Read to the end of ch. 22 for Monday
*** In-class essay on Mon. Jan. 18th***
- J219 computer lab is booked this class.
- View the essay tips and work on your essay outline (see ch. 9-13 guidelines).
-If finished, prepare for the cross-grade exam by practicing your skills on these Interactive Quizzes.

Thurs. Jan. 14, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 15 for Friday
- Ch. 3 - 7 assignments due today
- J219 computer lab is booked for this class.
- View the essay tips and work on your essay outline.
- If finished, try these rocket simulations:

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

Wed. Jan. 13, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 14 for Thursday
- Finish ch. 3-7 assignments (Due Thurs. Jan. 14)
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."


Tues. Jan. 12, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 13 for Wednesday
- Review ch. 8 questions and ch. 12 poem questions.
- Continue work on chapter 3,4,5,6 & 7 assignments - Due Thurs. Jan. 14

Mon. Jan. 11, 2010 Homework: Read ch. 11 for Tuesday
- 219 computer lab work
- Work on Ch.3 - 7 assignments (58 marks) Due. Thurs. Jan. 14
- Review the essay topic for ch. 9 - 26.

• In-class essay on Mon. Jan. 18
• Peer editing on Tues. Jan. 19
• Good copy completion on Wed. Jan. 20
  

October Sky: Jan. 4 - 8, 2010

***Ch. 3-7 assignments (58 marks) due on Thurs. Jan. 14***
Did you know that there is a Rocket Boys musical?
Fri. Jan. 8/10 Homework: Read to the end of chapter 10 (p. 184) for Mon. Jan. 11
- Chapter 4 paragraph research in the JP library lab today. Look for information on the paragraph topics (Black Lung disease and the Vanguard Rocket project). Use this information to write well-organized paragraphs about these topics.
- If you finish this assignment, continue reading and working on the other assignments. If you have finished these, you can watch the biography of Wernher von Braun.

Thurs. Jan. 7/10
- Watch Part 3 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.


Wed. Jan. 6/10 Homework for Thurs. Jan. 7th: Read ch. 5 and 6
- Review October Sky ch. 4 questions #1-2.
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.


Tuesday, Jan. 5/10 Homework for Wed. Jan. 6th: Read ch. 3 and 4
- Review chapter 1 and 2 questions.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.


Monday, Jan. 4/10 Homework for Tues. Jan. 5th: 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.

Macbeth: Dec. 14 - Dec. 18

Fri. Dec. 18/09
- Concert during the first block B today.
- We'll finish watching The Truman Show.

Thurs. Dec. 17/09
- Today, we'll start watching The Truman Show. How does this movie relate to our earlier study of media and privacy? Which genre is this movie? Review the discussion questions.

Wed. Dec. 16/09
- Macbeth test today ( 100 marks, multiple choice )

***Macbeth Test on Wed. Dec. 16 (100 multiple choice)***
Tues. Dec. 15/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- We're in the computer lab (219) to complete the good copy of the Macbeth essays (30 marks). Remember to staple the rough copy and edit sheet to the back of your good copy.
When finished, review for the test tomorrow.
- Review the supplementary sections in your textbook, before and after the play.
- Other sources: SparkNotes Macbeth; No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth; Shmoop Macbeth
You can also watch the half hour animated version of Macbeth to review the story/play.



Mon. Dec. 14/09

- Peer editing of Friday's in-class essay.
- On Tuesday the computer lab in 219 is booked to complete the essay good copy.

Macbeth: Dec. 8 - Dec. 11

***Macbeth Test on Wed. Dec. 16 (100 multiple choice)***
Fri. Dec. 11/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- In-class essay:

• (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

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. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7

Thurs. Dec. 10/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- We will watch the conclusion of the movie version of Macbeth, directed by Roman Polanski, starting at Act III Scene 5, Macbeth's second meeting with the witches.
- If there is time at the end of the class, we will review the questions on sheets for Episodes 8 and up.

Wed. Dec. 9/09
- Use your time in the computer lab today to prepare for your in-class essay on Friday, Dec. 11th.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below, as identified in class yesterday:

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)
   

• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

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. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Tues. Dec. 8 / 09 Interactive map Macbeth online play

- Review Episode 7 questions (Act III).
- View "Macbeth: The Secretist Man" video and read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii.
- Review the Macbeth character assignment sheet.

• In groups, discuss Macbeth's character with respect to his three roles as military general, husband, and king. Make notes.
• Use your computer class on Wed. Dec. 9th to do more research and fill in the assignment sheet with quotes and notes.
• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

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. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Macbeth: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

Fri. Dec. 4
- View the stage production of Act III of Macbeth (view 57:00 to 1:26:35 on the embedded video below).
- Complete questions for episode 5 and episode 6 summaries of Act III.




Thurs. Dec. 3
- Listen to the audio version of Act II of Macbeth.
- View the DVD "Characters of Macbeth."
- Continue work on the questions for episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2) and episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4)



Wed. Dec. 2
- View the DVD "Macbeth Basics."
- Continue work on the questions for episode 2 (Act I sc. 5-7) and episode 3.

Tues. Dec. 1
- View the DVD "What is dramatic tragedy?"
- Find out about the curse. Why is Macbeth often called the Scottish Play?


Mon. Nov. 30

- We will review the A&E biography, "Shakespeare: A Life of Drama."
- Complete the questions that accompany this video.
- Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and start work on the Episode 1 questions.

Poetry: Nov. 23 - 27

Fri. Nov. 27

- If you have finished everything listed below in Thursday's instructions, then use your computer lab time to review grammar and literary terminology that you are likely to be questioned about on the cross-grade English 11 exam.
Self-study resources:

• Literary terminology flash cards
• University of Calgary grammar tutorials
• Dr. GramR Interactive Grammar Games
• Grammar Interactive Exercises

Thurs, Nov. 26

- JP library computer lab booked
- Complete all work from the poetry assignments sheet.
- If you have completed everything:

• Visit the Debatabase
• Use the debate selection form to list the ten topics that you think are most interesting.
  

Mon, Nov. 23 - Tues. Nov. 24 - Wed. Nov. 25

- JP library computer lab booked
- Complete any unfinished work: cartoon story, sonnet, and poetry assignments.
- If you are ready to start on the Part 2 visual poetry assignment, you can review the "great themes" section of the poetry book. Decide how you'd like to present your original poem.

• It should be at least 20 lines
• It should include text and photo or video imagery.
• Resources: Impress or PowerPoint; Dotsub; Empressr; Phrasr
  
• If you want good video to use with Dotsub, go to WGBH Video Sandbox

- If you are finished these assignments, do the Part 3 paragraph "quiz" for 12 marks.

Poetry: Nov. 16 - 20

Fri. Nov. 20/09
- Computer lab class
- Complete "General Subjects" paragraphs. Due Fri. Nov. 20
- Complete any other unfinished work: cartoon story, sonnet, and poetry assignments.
- If you are ready to start on the Part 2 visual poetry assignment, you can review the "great themes" section of the poetry book. Decide how you'd like to present your original poem.

• It should be at least 20 lines
• It should include text and photo or video imagery.
• Resources: Impress or PowerPoint; Dotsub; Empressr; Phrasr
• If you want good video to use with Dotsub, go to WGBH Video Sandbox
  

Thurs. Nov. 19/09
- Computer lab class
- Complete "Winter" questions and paragraph. Finish your sonnet. Both DUE Thurs. Nov. 19
- If you've finished everything, do the corrections on your cartoon story. Then email your Dotsub video.

Mon. Nov. 16 - Wed. Nov. 18/09

- Homework due Mon. Nov. 16: questions on Warren Pryor
- Review the Shakespearean Sonnet. Write the first, second and third quatrain of your sonnet.
- "Legends and Stories" poetry assignment: The Forsaken; The Ice-Floes; David (Due Wed. Nov. 18)
- View the video story version of the poem "David."
- Complete five paragraph answers for all three poems - DUE Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Resources: Analysis of The Forsaken

Poetry: Nov. 9 - 13

Thurs. Nov. 12 & Fri. Nov. 13
- computer lab 219 is booked for both of these days.
- Finish your cartoon short story and print a copy of the transcription for editing.
- If you have finished:
- Read The Lonely Land by A. J. M. Smith
- Complete the writing tasks for this poem on the poetry unit sheet (answer on a separate sheet of paper).

Term one ends on Nov. 10th.
Work toward completion of all term one assignments.

Tues. Nov 10/09
National Identity Poetry
- View "We Are More"
- Exercises and discussion on imagery (language that appeals to the senses: vision, touch, taste, smell, sound)

Mon. Nov. 9
- Presentations
- Poetry terminology: Ode; Elegy; Slam poetry
- Poet Profile: Shane Koyczan ( Beethoven - Move Pen Move )
- "Brave New Voices" poet recites "Ode to Phillip Seymour Hoffman."
***Write an ode or elegy that is at least ten lines*** (10 marks)