Oct. 31 - Nov. 4: Short Stories

***Term 1 ends Fri. Nov. 4***

Wed. Nov. 10/10
- Shakespearean sonnets: Today we'll review the characteristics of a sonnet.
- Review the sonnet lesson.

- View the video of David Gilmour of Pink Floyd singing Shakespeare's Sonnet 18

Mon. Oct. 31 - Thurs. Nov. 3
- Today, we are working in the lab
- You will start the Team Short Story Assignment.
- Consult the Seventh Sanctum Story Generator or Story Ideas for writing ideas.

Oct. 24 - 28: Short Stories

** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 24
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Tues. Oct. 25
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Wed. Oct.26

Thurs. Oct. 27 and Fri. Oct. 28
-Read "There's Always a Motive" and "We Have To Sit Opposite."
- Complete the questions for homework - DUE Mon. Oct. 31
- Review comma exercise 1 and comma exercise 2 

Wed. Oct. 26

- Quiz "The Late Man" (14 marks)
***Blk. B will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline) 
GoAnimate.com: The Late Man by skssen

Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Tues. Oct. 25

- 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 Wed. Oct. 26.
   
Mon. Oct. 24
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss the questions.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Start reading "Two Fishermen" in Tigers of the Snow.

Oct. 17 -20: Short Stories

***Reading Preferences sheet / paragraphs DUE Mon. Oct. 17***

***Alchemist Mind Map DUE Thurs. Oct. 26***

-  Commas with coordinating conjunctions
-  Commas with introductory elements
-  Apostrophes
-  Colons
-  Quotation Marks
-  Quiz on punctuation

Thurs. 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.

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


Tues. Oct. 18 - The Alchemist
Novel Setting Map

- Finish work on your computer-generated mind map. After, use the links above to review punctuation skills.

• Review the mind map assignment (work alone assignment) and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email and password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full name and block)

Mon. Oct. 17
- 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.

Oct. 11 - 14: The Alchemist

***25 mark multiple-choice quiz on part one of The Alchemist on Tues. Oct. 11  Study Notes
***This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 14 - The Alchemist
Novel Setting Map

- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today and Friday.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map.

• Review the mind map assignment (work alone assignment) and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email and password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full name and block)

Thurs. Oct. 13

- 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

Wed. Oct. 12
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today and Friday.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map.

• Review the mind map assignment (work alone assignment) and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email and password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full name and block)

Tues. Oct. 11

• 25 mark multiple choice quiz after 25 min. of review (see study notes above)
• Continue completion of "Dreams" mind map sub-topics (two) and staple to test.
• Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wednesday's class

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

Oct. 3 - 7: The Alchemist

***Fraud Crossword (10 marks) Due Fri. Oct. 7***

Fri. Oct. 7- The Alchemist
Novel Setting Map
- Finish reviewing questions and notes on The Alchemist. Review the study notes for the quiz on Tuesday.

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

Documentary

View more presentations from Gail Abbitt

Thurs. Oct. 6 
- 25 min. of silent reading and assignment completion.
- Start your paragraph responses for the reading survey.
- Continue to complete crossword puzzles and mind map on two subtopics of "Dreams."
- Finish watching part 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2


Wed. Oct. 5
- Blk. B only - Review questions and notes on the introduction and prologue.
( mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")

- 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.
- Start paragraph summary of the results of the student reading survey.


Tues. Oct. 4
- Group reading survey analysis and paragraph response
- Review 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.

Mon. Oct. 3

- 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.

Sept. 27 - 30: Media Studies

***Media Celebrity Activism Worksheet - Due Wed. Sept. 28***
***Essay; Bibliography; Outline; Mark sheet - Due Fri. Sept. 30***
***News update on Canada's Crime Bill (online spying story)***

Fri. Sept. 30
- The lab is booked. Type your two paragraphs on formal / informal essays and celebrity activism. (12 marks)
- Double - space, include paragraph titles and your full name and block.
- Use any remaining time to complete other unfinished assignments or read in the library.


Thurs. Sept. 29
- 20 min. silent reading
- Peer edit student paragraphs
- Work on crossword puzzles using RCMP Student Fraud Guide
 

Wed. Sept. 28 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism
- 20 min. of silent reading
- View and discuss the video "The Bonoization of Aid" and "Paul McCartney Protests Seal Hunt."
- Read article " Big Name Celebs Irk Canadian Government."
- List Pros and Cons of celebrity activism.
- Writing response topic:  Media Celebrity Activiism: Altruism or Self-Promotion?
 
Tues. Sept. 27 - Media, Celebrity and Global Activism
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:

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

**Both tasks due as homework for Wed., Sept. 28th's class. 

Sept. 19 - 23: Media Studies

***Annotated bibliography; outline; essay DUE Fri. Sept. 30***

Fri. Sept. 23 
- Lab 2 is booked: Revise and type good copy of essay
- Topic: Three Places I'd Visit If I Had Another Month of Summer


Thurs. Sept. 22 - Media Awareness / "Militainment"

- 20 min. of silent reading.
- Article discussion: How Your Taxpayer Dollars Subsidize Pro-War Movies
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


Wed. Sept. 21 - Media Awareness / Peer Editing

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

Tues. Sept. 20 - 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 five paragraph essay in class (informal style).

Essay Question: If you had one more month of vacation time, which three places would you visit?

Mon. Sept. 19

- 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 more month of vacation time, which three places or areas would you visit?

See: Sample Essay Outline 

Sept. 12 - 16: Media Privacy

*** Privacy Grid Worksheet Due Fri. Sept. 16***
Thurs. Sept. 15 - Fri. Sept. 16
- If you were absent on Thursday, complete the reading preferences survey in class and then complete the online survey in the computer lab.
- You have these two lab classes to type the good copy of your 5 entry annotated bibliography in alphabetical order (1.5 or double spaced)
- You can use the Citation Machine to help you format your entries in MLA style (just select the type of publication and fill in the form)
- See the sample online MLA annotation style
- 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)

 - If you finish early, use remaining time to read in the library or check out materials for silent reading in class.



Wed. Sept. 14
- 20 min. of silent reading
Blk. B: Group media topic discussions
            Complete the social media organizer
Blk. C: Complete side 2 of the Privacy Grid activity
            Complete the social media organizer


Tues. Sept. 13
- 20 min. of silent reading
- Complete side two of the Personal Privacy Grid activity.
- View and discuss the issue of geotagging privacy infringement (see two videos below).
- Continue work on bibliography entries.
- Blk. B: Group discussions on student submitted media topics.



Mon. Sept. 12

- 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.
- View video on Facebook photo facial recognition capabilities.
- Complete another bibliography entry.

Sept. 6 - 9: Media Studies

Thurs. Sept. 8 - Fri. Sept. 9
- 20 min. silent reading / assignment completion.
- Discuss terms: privacy and anonymity (discuss article).
- Complete a Venn diagram on places and spaces where you think you can achieve privacy and anonymity.
- View video about Psiphon circumvention technology developed at the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto.
- Complete your second of five annotated bibliography entries.



- View the informational video for more discussion on the contentious "lawful access" bill.  
Petitions have been launched to oppose this bill:
- Canadian Civil Liberties Assn. "Stop Cyber Surveillance" printable postcard.
- OpenMedia.ca "Stop Online Spying" petition.




Wed. Sept. 7
- 20 min. silent reading / write out your fascinating media question and hand in.
- Review formal and informal essay style. Underline the five most important characteristics of each and summarize on a Venn diagram.
- Discuss MLA and APA bibliography formats.
- Old media focus: Travel media - Write annotated bibliography entries for two samples of travel media.

Tues. Sept. 6 - 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
  
• No government final exam
• Email contact (assignments only). Parents should phone school.
• Literary theme(s) of this course: Dreams and self-determination
• Media literacy unit / review

Jan. 24: Final Class

Please help SKSS students win the Vancouver Sun's video contest.

Click and view their entry Teens Against Gangs video

http://goo.gl/mod/jj3P

Jan. 24: Final Class
- the old lab is booked.
- complete the October Sky essay. Hand in a typed copy stapled to your outline.
-Topic / Thesis : The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.

Jan. 17 - 21: October Sky

FINAL DEADLINE for Term 2 work is Fri. Jan. 21
Did you know that there is a Rocket Boys musical?
News: Big Creek High school demolition

Please view the Teens Against Gangs video

Fri. Jan. 21
- Finish watching October Sky movie
- Finish assignments, reading, essay preparation.

Thurs. Jan. 20
- K-library old lab is booked. Finish assignments, reading, essay preparation.
- If finished, try interactive rocketry:

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

Wed. Jan. 19 Homework: Read ch. 22-23 for Thursday
- Silent reading (15 min.)
- October Sky movie (part 2)


Tues. Jan. 18 Homework: Read ch. 20-21 for Wednesday
- Silent reading (25 min.)
- October Sky movie (part 1)


Mon. Jan. 17 Homework: Read ch. 17-19 for Tuesday

- Continue working on final essay outline

Jan. 10 - 14: October Sky

FINAL DEADLINE for Term 2 work is Fri. Jan. 21
***Ch. 3-7 assignments (58 marks) due on Fri. Jan. 14 (5 mark late deduction)***
Did you know that there is a Rocket Boys musical?



Fri. Jan. 14 Homework: Read to end of ch. 16 for Monday
- Finish ch. 3-7 assignments (Due today)
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."

 
Thurs. Jan. 13 Homework: Finish reading chapter 13 for Fri. Jan. 14
- Work on Ch.3 - 7 assignments (58 marks) Due. Thurs. Jan. 14
- Review the final essay topic (to be written Jan. 24th) and outline template:
Topic: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.


Mon. Jan. 10 - Wed. Jan. 12 Homework: Finish reading chapter 12 for Thurs. Jan. 13
- Complete chapter 4 paragraph research in the library lab. 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 chapter 3 - 7 October Sky assignments. If you have finished these, you can watch the biography of Wernher von Braun.

- Watch Part 3 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.

Jan. 4 - 7, 2011: October Sky

***Personal Legend Book Tour Slideshow is overdue (60 marks)***

Fri. Jan. 7/11 Homework for Mon. Jan. 10th: Read ch. 7 and 8
- Background information on Wernher von Braun



Thurs. Jan. 6/11 Homework for Fri. Jan. 7th: Read ch. 5 and 6
- Review October Sky ch. 2 questions.
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview, then continue reading October Sky.
- Rocket Boys - The Musical website
- Homer Hickam - Facebook


Wed., Jan. 5/11 Homework for Thurs. 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.

 
Tues., Jan. 4/11 Homework for Wed. 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.

Dec. 13 - 17, 2010: Personal Legend Book Tour

***Macbeth Character Essay Due on Mon. Dec. 13 ***

Thurs. Dec. 16 / Fri. Dec. 17
- Movie: Quiz Show (1994 historical drama; Directed by Robert Redford). Themes in this movie that are relevant to other literary themes covered in English 11 this year include: dreams; individual responsibility; ethics; and relationship pressures.


Mon. Dec. 13 / Tues. Dec. 14 / Wed. Dec. 15

- K-library old lab is booked for Mon., Tues., and Wed.
- Complete Macbeth Character Essay and hand it in with the Quick Scale sheet.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have three classes to create your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template.

Dec. 7 - 10, 2010: Macbeth

OpensourceShakespeare
Fri. Dec. 10, 2010
The K-library computer lab is booked today. (Blk. A: new lab; Blk B: old lab)
- Type a good copy of your Macbeth character essay (5 paragraphs, double-space).

- 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 the Citation Machine or citation button on Shmoop and Cliff Notes. Consult your MLA Citation - Shakespeare handout. 

***Primary Source Reference Example:

Shakespeare, William. Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Ed. Roma Gill.   Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***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)

***Secondary Source Reference Example:

Gill, Roma, ed. "Macbeth: The Man" in Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth seems easily influenced; Macbeth 'catches' evil (Gill xx) through the influences of his wife and the witches.

***Arrange reference list in alphabetical order with hanging indent format.
Other secondary sources:

• Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
• Shmoop Macbeth
• Cliff Notes

Thurs. Dec. 9, 2010
View Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) full version:
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9
View Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) short version: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7


Wed. Dec. 8, 2010
The K-library computer lab is booked today. (Blk. A: new lab; Blk B: old lab)
- Type a good copy of your Macbeth character essay (5 paragraphs, double-space).

- 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 the Citation Machine or citation button on Shmoop and Cliff Notes. Consult your MLA Citation - Shakespeare handout. 

***Primary Source Reference Example:

Shakespeare, William. Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Ed. Roma Gill.   Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***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)

***Secondary Source Reference Example:

Gill, Roma, ed. "Macbeth: The Man" in Macbeth: Oxford School Shakespeare. Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1997. Print.

***In-Text Citation Example:
Macbeth seems easily influenced; Macbeth 'catches' evil (Gill xx) through the influences of his wife and the witches.

***Arrange reference list in alphabetical order.
Other secondary sources:

• Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
• Shmoop Macbeth
• Cliff Notes

***Interim Reports handed out today***
Tues. Dec. 7, 2010
- 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. Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

- 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)

Nov. 29 - Dec. 3: Macbeth

***Macbeth Test (100 mark multiple choice: Blk. A Thurs. Dec. 2 / Blk. B Fri. Dec. 3)

***Survey Assignment was due on Fri. Nov. 26 (see last Friday's post)

Fri. Dec. 3 Macbeth Online Play

- Blk. A:

- Complete overdue assignments and the Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.
- Blk. B: 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test
- Complete overdue assignments and the Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Thurs. Dec. 2 

- Blk. A: 100 mark multiple-choice Macbeth test

- Continue lab work on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.
- Blk. B: Macbeth test on Friday (use review resources below)
- Continue lab work on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Wed. Dec. 1
- Blk. B: Finish last 10 min. of Macbeth movie. 
- Review 30 min. BBC animated Macbeth (parts 1, 2, 3)
- Macbeth Rap and Macbeth Quiz #3 and 4 (below)
- Old lab is booked Wed - Fri. this week: 
- Start on Modern Day Macbeth assignment. Use the Google template and the Modern Day Warrior Machine.

Mon. Nov. 29 and Tues. Nov. 30 

- Continue viewing Macbeth movie
- Continue work on review sheets for 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)
- Twenty Tips on How to Write a Survey
- Questions to think about:  
o What is the price you pay for compromising your values? 
o Where do we draw the line between ambition and greed?
o To what extent can we blame others for the negative outcomes of our lives? 
 

Nov. 22 - 26: Macbeth

***Macbeth 100 mark multiple choice test coming up next week***

Surveys

Video Games 
Lunch Break 
Skiing / snowboarding

Fri. Nov. 26 Macbeth Online Play
- Old lab is booked this class
- Print your debate survey question summary of results
- Staple it to your completed assignment form (with questions / paragraph completed)
- Hand it in this class. ** Each partner must hand in assignment form.
- Start work on Episode 7 (Act III sc 5 - Act IV sc 1) and Episode 8 (Act IV sc 2-3)
-Prepare for next week's big multiple choice test by practicing quiz #1 below:



Thurs. Nov. 25 
- Google Lit Trips
- Witches (Polanski 1971); (1983 TV version); (stage production) 
- View Acts I and II of Macbeth
- Continue work on Episode 5 (Act III sc 1-3)and Episode 6 (Act III sc 4)

Wed. Nov. 24 
- View the Characters of Macbeth DVD
- Complete the Episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2) and Episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4) questions.

Tues. Nov. 23 
- 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 questions (Act I sc. 5-7)

Mon. Nov.22
- Listening quiz (   / 12 marks) today
- View and listen to the DVD William Shakespeare: A Life of Drama (if you miss this class, you'll have to make up the assignment).
- Complete the fill-in-the-blanks assignment and hand it in this class.

Nov. 15 - 19: Poetry / Debating

***Original Sonnet due on Fri. Nov. 19***
***All poetry assignments up to and including General Subjects must be handed in by Fri. Nov. 19 (nothing will be marked after that)*** 

Please participate in the following surveys:
Blk. A Surveys:
Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Texting Students 
Stating An Opinion
Favourite Gaming Console
Texting and Communication 
Cellphones in Class
Chocolate
Cats and Dogs  
Violent Video Games
Men and Women
Drinking Age 
Favourite Game System
Transit System 

Blk. B Surveys:
Banning Cellphones
Studying Poetry
Soccer or Football? 
School Uniforms 
Global Warming  
SKSS and Beattie
Bullying
Driving Age
Music Education
Olympic Games
PC or Mac 


Thurs. Nov. 18 / Fri. Nov. 19 - Debating Online
- The K-library old lab is booked today.
- Assignment: Work alone or with one partner to develop an 8 to 10 question debate / survey about a debate topic of your choice (include your central debate question somewhere in the survey.
- Use Google Documents Forms application to construct the survey.
- Your other survey questions should seek information about related and relevant opinions and facts). See the Ice Cream for Prisoners survey example.
- When you've finished making your debate survey question form, email the link to me at en8a at yahoo.ca (put your name and block in the message)




Wed. Nov. 17
- Speed debating: spend 3 minutes exploring, discussing and debating each of the table topics as you rotate through this exercise.

Tues. Nov. 16

- Short Story presentations
- Complete "General Subjects" paragraphs.
- Watch "Introduction to Shakespeare" (Standard Deviants Production) 

Mon. Nov. 15

K-Library new lab is booked this class.

1. Research Italian and English sonnet forms. Then, complete the Winter section poetry responses (10 marks).
2. Work on unfinished assignments:
• Poetry blue sheet responses
• Original sonnet
• Dreams good copy 5 paragraph essay/story
• Team short story

Nov. 8 - 12: Poetry

***Team short story is due on Mon. Nov. 8 (25 marks)***
***5 paragraphs on The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes, and David are due on Fri. Nov. 12 (30 marks)

*** Note that Lonely Land and Warren Pryor assignments that are not handed in by Wed. Nov. 10 will have a 5 mark deduction.

Fri. Nov. 12/10
- The old lab is booked.
To Do:

1. Corrections / completion of Dreams five paragraph essay (Due Tues. Nov. 30)
2. Legends and Stories five paragraph responses due today ( /30 marks)
3. Team short story (overdue /25 marks)
4. "The Lonely Land" & "Warren Pryor" poem responses (-5 late deduction:  /18 marks)

Wed. Nov. 10/10
- Shakespearean sonnets

- View the video of David Gilmour of Pink Floyd singing Shakespeare's Sonnet 18

Tues. Nov. 9/10

- Review Dreams rough copy corrections.
- List 20 ideas for a sonnet.
- Read the poem David.

- Work on paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 from the Legends and Stories section of your poetry unit.

- All five paragraphs are due on Fri. Nov. 12.

Mon. Nov. 8/10 

- Read the poems (The Forsaken, The Ice-Floes) in the Legends and Stories section of your poetry unit. Work on the first two paragraph responses for these poems. These are due on Fri. Nov. 12.