DUE Mon. Oct. 29: Team Short Story ** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Late Man" on Wed. Oct. 31 TERM 1 ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE: WED. NOV 7
Tues. Oct. 30 - Fri. Nov. 2 - 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 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. Oct. 29
- Lab 1 is booked to finish work on the team short storyassignment.
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 22 ** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Firing Squad" on Wed. Oct. 24 ** Quiz (14 Marks) on "Two Fishermen" on Fri. Oct. 26
Thurs. Oct. 25 - Fri. Oct. 26
- Lab 1 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.
- "Two Fishermen" review and quiz on Friday
- Assignment (Due Monday):
Wed. Oct. 24
- Discuss "The Firing Squad" questions.
- Write the quiz (14 marks)
- Read "Two Fishermen" on p. 89 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Review and quiz on Friday.
Tues. Oct. 23
-Comma review.
-Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
-Discuss the questions. Tomorrow you will write the quiz.
Mon. Oct. 22
- Review "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- View the video "The Painted Door" and discuss the questions.
- Write the quiz today (14 marks)
DUE Wed. Oct. 17: Alchemist Mind Map DUE Thurs. Oct. 18: 2 typed good copies (2 x 6 marks) and four rough drafts (4 x 2 marks)Total 20 marks.
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Sound of Hollyhocks" on Wed. Oct. 17
** Quiz (14 Marks) on "The Painted Door" on Mon. Oct. 22
Thurs. Oct. 18
- Read "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross on p. 47 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Monday - review story questions and view video "The Painted Door."
- Write the quiz on Monday, Oct. 22 (14 marks)
Wed. Oct. 17
- Review "The Sound of Hollyhocks" story questions.
- When you finish the quiz, go to Lab 2 to complete your mindmaps and the typed paragraphs.
-Type out your two best paragraphs from your peer-edited rough copies. DUE Thurs. Oct. 18: 2 typed good copies (2 x 6 marks) and four rough drafts (4 x 2 marks) Total 20 marks.
Tues. Oct. 16
- 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, be ready at the start of tomorrow's class to write the open-book quiz.
Fri. Oct. 12 -The Alchemistonline novel / The Alchemistaudio book
- Peer Editing - Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft paragraphs from other classes.
- When finished, complete:
your novel reading
the reading preferences assignment (due today) - 16 marks
make revisions on your own peer-edited paragraphs. Select two for typing next week. Next week you will hand in two typed paragraphs (6 marks each) and your four rough drafts (2 marks each) on media unit topics- 20 marks total (DUE Thurs. Oct. 18).
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
Tues. Oct. 9 -The Alchemistonline novel / The Alchemistaudio book
- 40 min. novel reading. Finish reading the novel for Wednesday.
- If finished, complete your reading preferences sheet paragraphs and charts.
- Introduce mindmap assignment and the marking rubric. You will have three classes to complete the mindmap using the Google Documents Drawing feature. You may work alone or with one partner. The lab is booked for Tuesday, Wednesday and next Monday.
- Finish watching part 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2
- A graphic novel version of The Alchemist is available. See the trailer below:
NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail
has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google
account and want to change your primary email for your Google account,
you canchange it here. Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
DUE Fri. Oct. 5: Synthesis essay, outline, mark sheet.
Thurs. Oct. 4 - Fri. Oct. 5 -The Alchemistonline novel / The Alchemistaudio book
- Import the Google Docs essay template to your account (click "use this template").
- Write your four paragraph synthesis essay using this template.
- Hand in the typed essay, your outline and the marking sheet by the end of Friday's class.
- Finish reading The Alchemist by Wed. Oct. 10.
- Finish Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 - end).- Continue synthesis essay assignment. ---Complete introductory, body paragraphs and concluding paragraph outline. ---Start writing your rough copy of your four paragraph literary synthesis essay. ---See the sample synthesis paper introduction. ---Review the synthesis essay marking criteria.
- Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71).- Review synthesis essay assignment. Continue outline. ---Finish introductory paragraph outline. ---Start body paragraphs outline. ---See the sample synthesis paper introduction.
NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail
has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google
account and want to change your primary email for your Google account,
you canchange it here. Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks) Quiz Mon. Oct. 1/2012 : The Alchemist (Part I). Multiple choice 25 marks. Fri. Sept. 28 - The Alchemistonline novel / The Alchemistaudio book
- Review the student reading preferences survey results. On the reading preferences analysis sheet, complete the chart for The Alchemist and write a
paragraph that reports and analyses some of the interesting findings
about student reading preferences (6 marks). Wed. Sept. 26 - The Alchemistonline novel - Read to page 21 (* on page). Search for answers to the questions.
- Continue to review questions and notes
- Paulo Coelho "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1
DUE today - Media Celebrity Investigation chart and ques. (p. 8 and 9) - Media Unit Conclusion: View and discuss the video "Paul McCartney Protests Seal Hunt." - Read article " Big Name Celebs Irk Canadian Government." - List Pros and Cons of celebrity activism. - Discuss: Media Celebrity Activism: Altruism or Self-Promotion? - Meet author Paulo Coelho. As you read his novel 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.
Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks) NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google account and want to change your primary email for your Google account, you can change it here.
Thurs. Sept. 20 - Fri. Sept. 21:Media, Celebrity and Global Activism In the classroom: complete the reading preferences survey and then complete the online survey in the computer lab.
**Both tasks due as homework for Tues., Sept. 25 class.
Wed. Sept. 19
- 25 min. silent reading or privacy grid paragraph and thesis statement completion (12 marks). DUE Thurs. Sept. 20
- Write 3rd and 4th media topic paragraphs DUE by Friday, Sept. 21.
- Article discussion and comparison regarding the topic of cell phones in school.
- Paragraph ideas:
1. What is the best policy for cell phones in school?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones in class?
3. Why is geotagging a privacy concern?
Tues. Sept. 18
- 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. Review and
finish your three paragraph topics.
- Personal privacy grid activity: complete the other side of this sheet.
Mon. Sept. 17, 2012
- Lab 120 is booked for this class (final lab class).
- Complete the following:
Set up a Google Documents account (you'll need it for this course). You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca
Type your five entry annotated bibliography(hanging indent, alphabetical order, 1.5 or double space).
Type your five paragraph essay. - Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs; include title; 1.5 or double space; proofread)
Staple together and hand in: 1. mark sheet 2. typed essay 3. typed bibliography 4. hand written outline. DUE Wed. Sept. 19th.
Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks) Thurs. Sept. 13 - Fri. Sept. 14, 2012
- Lab 2 is booked for these classes.
- Complete the following:
Set up a Google Documents account (you'll need it for this course). You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca
Type your five entry annotated bibliography(hanging indent, alphabetical order, 1.5 or double space).
Type your five paragraph essay. - Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs; include title; 1.5 or double space; proofread)
Staple together and hand in: 1. mark sheet 2. typed essay 3. typed bibliography 4. hand written outline.
Wed. Sept. 12, 2012
- Essay topic: If you had another month of holidays in September, which three places in Western Canada would you visit? (informal style; five paragraphs)
- Review the sample essay outline.
- Complete your five paragraph outline and write the introductory paragraph.
- Finish your five annotated bibliography entries for Thursday. (The typed bibliography will be stapled to the back of the typed essay).
- TED Talks Video: Eli Pariser on Internet filter bubbles narrowing our world view.
Tues. Sept. 11, 2012
- View video on Facebook photo facial recognition capabilities.
- Complete at least four of fiveannotated bibliography entries using the tourism booklets in class. If you are absent, you can summarize the
contents of any tourism websites in Western Canada such as Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler.
- All five bibliography entries should be ready for typing on Thursday. Mon. Sept. 10, 2012 - Online Privacy
- Question: Is a corn field new media? Check out the world's biggest QR code.
- Online privacy issues
- Review social media benefits and risks
- Review the Consumer Reports video on Facebook Privacy.
- Write one paragraph on any media-related topic.
Listen to Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's chief engineer, discuss privacy.
Fri. Sept. 7 - Media Education
- We will be attending the Finity Project Presentation from 10:00 - 10:30 in the lower campus gym.
- Complete one or two annotated bibliography entries. If you are absent, you can summarize the contents of any tourism websites in Western Canada such as Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler.
Thurs. Sept. 6 - Media Education
- Review characteristics of media bias. Review the "militainment" video below and discuss propaganda.
- Does the convergence of the American military and entertainment industries (movies and gaming) concern you?
- Review the paragraph assignment sheet.
- 40 minutes for paragraph writing and/or silent reading. Hand in one completed paragraph this class. Use your writing code on the paper, not your name.
- Review MLA citation style sheet.
- Review MLA annotated bibliography format.
Wed. Sept. 5 - Media Education
- 25 min. silent reading
- review course website
- review summer bingo stories
- Review handouts: Detecting Bias in the Media Detecting Bias in the News
Current news topic- Northern Gateway Pipeline:
-Identify types of bias in the original Enbridge video clip
-Identify types of bias in this Enbridge video clip
- Review media unit paragraph assignment sheet. Start first paragraph (use your writing code on your paper).
Tues. Sept. 4 - 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
Fri. June 15 EEFF Double blocks - Block F - Final Exam today.
Thurs. June 14
- Final Exam in-class essay today.
Wed. June 13 Conclude The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux.
- We will view part one of the movie on Monday and part two on Wednesday.
-
The main character Allie Fox (Harrison Ford) takes his family in
pursuit of his own dream or "personal legend." Do the other members of
the Fox family share this dream? What are the results of this adventure
for these characters?
Tues. June 12 - The lab is booked for this class to work on assignment completion.
Mon. June 11- Introduction to The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux.
- We will view part one of the movie on Monday and part two on Wednesday.
- The main character Allie Fox (Harrison Ford) takes his family in pursuit of his own dream or "personal legend." Do the other members of the Fox family share this dream? What are the results of this adventure for these characters?
- The lab is booked for Tues. Wed. and Fri. this week.
- Continue work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have these classes to finish your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides.
Mon. June 4 / Thurs. June 7 2012 - Today is BlackOutSpeakOut Day
- Review last week's documentary, The Last Mountain.
- What were the film's strengths and weaknesses? How do you evaluate the film's treatment of the topic? Was it fair? Was it balanced? Must a documentary film be balanced? What was the objective of the filmmaker? Did the filmmaker succeed?
- Review the Economy or Ecology case study. Discuss this ethical dilemma.
- What is the status of the Occupy Movement? What is it about? Is it over? Is it valid?
- Review the study guide for the documentary The Corporation. This is a Canadian made documentary film.
- As we view this documentary, complete the tasks on the reflection worksheet. This sheet is worth 7 bonus marks. - If you are interested in extending your awareness about current Canadian environmental concerns, visit the recently launched website BlackOutSpeakOut. It is a collaborative effort of leading environmental advocacy groups in Canada. This group has analyzed the top ten environmental concerns regarding Bill C-38.
Wed. May 30 and Fri. June 1
- 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.
Tues. May 29 / Thurs. May 31
- Labs are booked for Tues. and Thurs. this week and three days next week.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Personal Legend Book Tour." You have these classes to create your tour.
- Use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides.
Mon. May 28
- 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 assignments for term 2.
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.
**
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:
