DUE Tues. Mar. 8: Reading Preferences sheet (16)
DUE Thurs. Mar. 10: Paragraphs (2 typed and 4 rough copies) (20)
DUE Fri. Mar. 11: Novel Debriefing Activity sheet (15)
Fri. Mar. 11, 2016
- Continue work on your synthesis essay.
- Review questions and write quiz on "The Firing Squad."
- Read "Two Fishermen" on p. 89 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Review and quiz on Monday.
Thurs. Mar. 10, 2016
- Continue work on your synthesis essay.
- Review "The Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner on p. 7 of Tigers of the Snow.
- Discuss the story questions.
- Write the 14 mark open-book quiz
- Read "The Firing Squad" by Colin McDougall on p. 69.
- Discuss the questions. Tomorrow you will write the quiz.
Wed. Mar. 9, 2016
- Students will be working on a synthesis essay in class. All materials will be provided.
- The slide presentation below provides information about synthesis essay writing. The sample essay topic is not the topic students will write about on Wednesday to Friday.
- 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.
Tues. Mar. 8, 2016
- 30 min. for silent novel reading or assignment completion .
- Visit the 15 stations posted around the room. Read and discuss the quotes at each station; then, write a response to the question at each station on the debriefing activity sheet. Hand in the completed sheet at the end of the class.
Mon. Mar. 7, 2016
- Collect your peer-edited paragraphs and review your editors' comments.
- Decide which two paragraphs you will revise and type for marking.
- In the lab, type your two best paragraphs and staple both typed paragraphs to the front of all your rough copies. ***Include your full name and block***
- Hand in all typed and rough copy paragraphs for marking. These are due by Thurs. Mar. 10th.
- Use the student reading survey results to complete the first paragraph on the reading preferences sheet.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Friday, February 26, 2016
Feb. 29 - Mar. 4, 2016: The Alchemist
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for all February work is Tues. Mar. 1
DUE Fri. Mar. 4: Mind Map (32)
Fri. Mar. 4, 2016 - Peer Editing
- Peer editing - the class will have an orientation session on peer editing and will peer edit the paragraphs of three students from other English classes.
- Continue work on the Reading Preferences / Analysis worksheet.
Mon. Feb. 29 - Mar. 3, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week. 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.
DUE Fri. Mar. 4: Mind Map (32)
Fri. Mar. 4, 2016 - Peer Editing
- Peer editing - the class will have an orientation session on peer editing and will peer edit the paragraphs of three students from other English classes.
- Continue work on the Reading Preferences / Analysis worksheet.
Mon. Feb. 29 - Mar. 3, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week. 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 New 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 mind map topic choice, consult the novel study guide, symbolism , novel setting map and/or the study notes.
- Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
- When finished, share your mind map with me (en8a@yahoo.ca) with full name(s) and block
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Feb. 22 - 26, 2016: The Alchemist
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Privacy worksheet
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet
QUIZ Thurs. Feb. 25: 25 multiple choice on Part 1 of The Alchemist
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for all February work is Tues. Mar. 1
Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week. 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.
Thurs. Feb. 25, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- Continue reading; review for the 25 mark quiz on Part One at the end of today's class.
- The Alchemist has been adapted as a graphic novel, and The Guardian has recently reported that the movie is getting closer to development.
Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- Read to page 47 by Thursday (end of Part 1). Search for answers to the questions.
- Continue to review questions and notes
for: Introduction, Prologue, 1 - 5 a-j.
- Why is this book so popular? Do Paulo Coelho's Facebook and Twitter pages provide any clues?
- Review symbolism in the novel.
Tues. Feb. 23, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- 20 min. for silent reading and discussion (Topic: Personal Reading Preferences)
- Complete the first section on the reading preferences sheet for your personal reading preferences.
- Read to page 33. Search for answers to the questions. Complete up to ques. 7.
- Continue to review questions and notes
Mon. Feb. 22, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- 20 min. to finish the paragraph on Celebrity activism: Is it altruism or self-promotion?
Start Literature Study: The Alchemist
- 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.
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet
QUIZ Thurs. Feb. 25: 25 multiple choice on Part 1 of The Alchemist
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for all February work is Tues. Mar. 1
Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
Please complete the reading preferences survey.
The computer lab is booked for several classes this week. 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 New 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 mind map topic choice, consult the novel study guide, symbolism , novel setting map and/or the study notes.
- Your mindmap must include at least three (3) quotes with citations.
- When finished, share your mind map with me (en8a@yahoo.ca) with full name(s) and block
Thurs. Feb. 25, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- Continue reading; review for the 25 mark quiz on Part One at the end of today's class.
- The Alchemist has been adapted as a graphic novel, and The Guardian has recently reported that the movie is getting closer to development.
Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- Read to page 47 by Thursday (end of Part 1). Search for answers to the questions.
- Continue to review questions and notes
for: Introduction, Prologue, 1 - 5 a-j.
- Why is this book so popular? Do Paulo Coelho's Facebook and Twitter pages provide any clues?
- Review symbolism in the novel.
Tues. Feb. 23, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- 20 min. for silent reading and discussion (Topic: Personal Reading Preferences)
- Complete the first section on the reading preferences sheet for your personal reading preferences.
- Read to page 33. Search for answers to the questions. Complete up to ques. 7.
- Continue to review questions and notes
Mon. Feb. 22, 2016 - The Alchemist The Alchemist audiobook
- 20 min. to finish the paragraph on Celebrity activism: Is it altruism or self-promotion?
Start Literature Study: The Alchemist
- 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.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Feb. 15 - 18: Media Awareness
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Privacy worksheet
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet
Tues. Feb. 16 - Thurs. Feb. 18, 2016- Complete student information form (3 marks)
RESEARCH TOPIC- Media Celebrity Activism: Is It Altruism or Self-Promotion? (expect to write on this topic later this week)
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:
See samples of celebrity activism below:
Mon. Feb. 15, 2016
- 25 min. to read, finish essays or write your third rough copy paragraph. The topic is:
---Plagiarism: What is it and how can it be avoided?
- Start the Personal privacy grid sheet (side one).
- Students' privacy has been eroded in some school jurisdictions that have implemented RFID tags.
- In the news: BC student data is missing
DUE Mon. Feb. 22: Celebrity research sheet
Tues. Feb. 16 - Thurs. Feb. 18, 2016- Complete student information form (3 marks)
RESEARCH TOPIC- Media Celebrity Activism: Is It Altruism or Self-Promotion? (expect to write on this topic later this week)
Complete these two tasks in the computer lab:
- **Visit Look to the Stars and complete the celebrity information chart (page 8) for any five people.
- **Review the media representation piece from the United Nations Refugee Agency. Write point form responses on the deconstructing media handout (page 9)
See samples of celebrity activism below:
Mon. Feb. 15, 2016
- 25 min. to read, finish essays or write your third rough copy paragraph. The topic is:
---Plagiarism: What is it and how can it be avoided?
- Start the Personal privacy grid sheet (side one).
- Students' privacy has been eroded in some school jurisdictions that have implemented RFID tags.
- In the news: BC student data is missing
Friday, February 5, 2016
Feb. 9 - 12, 2016: Media Awareness
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Reading Log
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Annotated Bibliography assignment
Fri. Feb. 12, 2016 - Complete student information form (3 marks)
- 25 min. for silent reading or essay completion.
- Review DVD Avoiding Plagiarism.
- Complete your third rough copy paragraph for peer editing.
Topic: What is plagiarism and how can students avoid plagiarizing?
Thurs. Feb. 11, 2016
- Course selection in the library (45 min.)
- Finish your in-class essays, complete overdue work, or use the time for silent reading.
Wed. Feb. 10, 2016
In-class five paragraph essay. Complete the outline and bring this to class.
TOPIC: Three Places I'd Like To Visit in Western Canada
- This is an informal five paragraph essay. Marking criteria will be provided in class.
- You will have all class to write your composition; additional time will be provided if you do not finish.
Tues. Feb. 9, 2016
- Lab 120 is booked for this class.
- We will participate in a session on plagiarism with Ms. Rimmer.
- Use the remaining time to carefully type your five entry annotated bibliographies. Remember to alphabetize your list and proofread before printing.
- Work on the outline for your in-class essay on Wednesday: "Three Places in Western Canada That I'd Like to Visit."
- Explore online bibliography tools: BibMe; Citation Machine.
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Annotated Bibliography assignment
Fri. Feb. 12, 2016 - Complete student information form (3 marks)
- 25 min. for silent reading or essay completion.
- Review DVD Avoiding Plagiarism.
- Complete your third rough copy paragraph for peer editing.
Topic: What is plagiarism and how can students avoid plagiarizing?
Thurs. Feb. 11, 2016
- Course selection in the library (45 min.)
- Finish your in-class essays, complete overdue work, or use the time for silent reading.
Wed. Feb. 10, 2016
In-class five paragraph essay. Complete the outline and bring this to class.
TOPIC: Three Places I'd Like To Visit in Western Canada
- This is an informal five paragraph essay. Marking criteria will be provided in class.
- You will have all class to write your composition; additional time will be provided if you do not finish.
Tues. Feb. 9, 2016
- Lab 120 is booked for this class.
- We will participate in a session on plagiarism with Ms. Rimmer.
- Use the remaining time to carefully type your five entry annotated bibliographies. Remember to alphabetize your list and proofread before printing.
- Work on the outline for your in-class essay on Wednesday: "Three Places in Western Canada That I'd Like to Visit."
- Explore online bibliography tools: BibMe; Citation Machine.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Feb. 1 - 5, 2016: Media Awareness
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Reading Log
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Annotated Bibliography assignment
Fri. Feb. 5, 2016 - Complete student information form (3 marks)
- 25 min. for silent reading
- Lab 120 is booked for this class. Use the time to carefully type your five entry annotated bibliographies. Remember to alphabetize your list and proofread before printing.
- Work on the outline for your in-class essay on Wednesday: "Three Places in Western Canada That I'd Like to Visit."
- Explore online bibliography tools: BibMe; Citation Machine.
Thurs. Feb. 4, 2016
- 20 min. silent reading
Continue work on the annotated bibliography assignment.
- Using travel media in this assignment, you will write annotated bibliography entries for five samples of travel media; use travel booklets or websites for destinations in western Canada. You will have more class time to complete your five entries.
-When all five rough copy entries are completed, you will have lab time next week to type the bibliography assignment.
- See a sample annotated bibliography. Be aware of media bias and look for it in the travel samples.
- TED Talks Video: Eli Pariser on Internet filter bubbles narrowing our world view.
Wed. Feb. 3
- 20 min. silent reading OR complete your 6-10 sentence paragraph:
- Using travel media in this assignment, you will write annotated bibliography entries for five samples of travel media; use travel booklets or websites for destinations in Western Canada. Start your first entries today. You will have more class time to complete your five entries.
-When all five rough copy entries are completed, you will have lab time on Friday to type the bibliography assignment.
- See a sample annotated bibliography.
Tues. Feb. 2. 2016
- 25 min. for self-directed reading or paragraph completion on the topic of "My Media Diet."
- 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).
- Use your Venn diagram outline to write a formal style compare/contrast paragraph on formal and informal writing styles (use a third person authoritative voice).
- Discuss MLA annotated bibliography format. Review the annotated bibliography assignment.
Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 - Welcome to English 11.
Today we will review the course outline and expectations.
Discussion Items:
- Media terminology review
- Media diet diagram pre-writing activity.
DUE Wed. Feb. 10 - Annotated Bibliography assignment
Fri. Feb. 5, 2016 - Complete student information form (3 marks)
- 25 min. for silent reading
- Lab 120 is booked for this class. Use the time to carefully type your five entry annotated bibliographies. Remember to alphabetize your list and proofread before printing.
- Work on the outline for your in-class essay on Wednesday: "Three Places in Western Canada That I'd Like to Visit."
- Explore online bibliography tools: BibMe; Citation Machine.
Thurs. Feb. 4, 2016
- 20 min. silent reading
Continue work on the annotated bibliography assignment.
- Using travel media in this assignment, you will write annotated bibliography entries for five samples of travel media; use travel booklets or websites for destinations in western Canada. You will have more class time to complete your five entries.
-When all five rough copy entries are completed, you will have lab time next week to type the bibliography assignment.
- See a sample annotated bibliography. Be aware of media bias and look for it in the travel samples.
- TED Talks Video: Eli Pariser on Internet filter bubbles narrowing our world view.
Wed. Feb. 3
- 20 min. silent reading OR complete your 6-10 sentence paragraph:
- Compare / contrast formal and informal writing styles (use formal style).
- Using travel media in this assignment, you will write annotated bibliography entries for five samples of travel media; use travel booklets or websites for destinations in Western Canada. Start your first entries today. You will have more class time to complete your five entries.
-When all five rough copy entries are completed, you will have lab time on Friday to type the bibliography assignment.
- See a sample annotated bibliography.
Tues. Feb. 2. 2016
- 25 min. for self-directed reading or paragraph completion on the topic of "My Media Diet."
- 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).
- Use your Venn diagram outline to write a formal style compare/contrast paragraph on formal and informal writing styles (use a third person authoritative voice).
- Discuss MLA annotated bibliography format. Review the annotated bibliography assignment.
Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 - 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)
- 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)
- Media terminology review
- Media diet diagram pre-writing activity.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Jan. 18 - 21: October Sky
DUE Mon. Jan. 18: October Sky chapter questions.
DUE Tues. Jan. 19: Documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Wed. Jan. 20 - Thurs. Jan. 21
Have a wonderful second semester!
It has been a pleasure to learn with all of you.
- Continue to view the movie October Sky along with lab time to complete final assignments.
- If you've finished everything, check out the writing and media competition opportunities at the very bottom of this website.
- If you wish you could be an October Sky rocket boy/girl, try interactive rocketry:
(Use Google Chrome browser for best access)
Tues. Jan. 19, 2016
- Finish your reading and incomplete assignments.
- Start viewing the movie October Sky .
- Watch the Homer Hickam interview (part 3)
Mon. Jan. 18, 2016
- 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). This film, the novel, and the text links below allow us to draw intertextual connections between stories that connect the past and present day mining activities with the peoples of British Columbia and West Virginia.
- A similar battle has been successfully fought in British Columbia in the Flathead Valley. As well, The Wilderness Committee has recently raised concerns about the impact of mining on BC's rivers.
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses (20). Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary.
- This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Learn more about the human costs of mountain top removal coal mining. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.
DUE Tues. Jan. 19: Documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Wed. Jan. 20 - Thurs. Jan. 21
Have a wonderful second semester!
It has been a pleasure to learn with all of you.
- Continue to view the movie October Sky along with lab time to complete final assignments.
- If you've finished everything, check out the writing and media competition opportunities at the very bottom of this website.
- 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
Tues. Jan. 19, 2016
- Finish your reading and incomplete assignments.
- Start viewing the movie October Sky .
- Watch the Homer Hickam interview (part 3)
Mon. Jan. 18, 2016
- 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). This film, the novel, and the text links below allow us to draw intertextual connections between stories that connect the past and present day mining activities with the peoples of British Columbia and West Virginia.
- A similar battle has been successfully fought in British Columbia in the Flathead Valley. As well, The Wilderness Committee has recently raised concerns about the impact of mining on BC's rivers.
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses (20). Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary.
- This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Learn more about the human costs of mountain top removal coal mining. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Jan. 11 - 15, 2016: October Sky
DUE Mon. Jan. 18: October Sky chapter questions.
DUE Tues. Jan. 19: Documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Thurs. Jan. 14 - Fri. Jan. 15, 2016
- 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). This film, the novel, and the text links below allow us to draw intertextual connections between stories that connect the past and present day mining activities with the peoples of British Columbia and West Virginia.
- A similar battle has been successfully fought in British Columbia in the Flathead Valley. As well, The Wilderness Committee has recently raised concerns about the impact of mining on BC's rivers.
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses (20). Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary.
- This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Learn more about the human costs of mountain top removal coal mining. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.
Wed. Jan. 13, 2016
- Continue reading and working on chapter questions for October Sky.
- View part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview.
- A news story describes the fire at Big Creek High School, which has since been ruled as arson. This school from the novel was scheduled for demolition, which upset many from this region. Should this building have been declared a heritage site?
- Group discussion questions.
Tues. Jan. 12, 2016
- The library tables and Chrome Books are reserved for this class.
- Use online resources and the novel to help answer ch. 1-8 questions.
- Complete overdue January assignments.
Mon. Jan. 11, 2016
- Continue reading and completion of ch. 1-8 questions.
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."
DUE Tues. Jan. 19: Documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Thurs. Jan. 14 - Fri. Jan. 15, 2016
- 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). This film, the novel, and the text links below allow us to draw intertextual connections between stories that connect the past and present day mining activities with the peoples of British Columbia and West Virginia.
- A similar battle has been successfully fought in British Columbia in the Flathead Valley. As well, The Wilderness Committee has recently raised concerns about the impact of mining on BC's rivers.
- Start work on the documentary reflection chart and paragraph responses (20). Consult the discussion guide if you've missed this documentary.
- This CDC graphic shows the prevalence of cancer in proximity to MTR coal mines. Learn more about the human costs of mountain top removal coal mining. Physicians for Social Responsibility have produced the Coal's Assault on Human Health document.
Wed. Jan. 13, 2016
- Continue reading and working on chapter questions for October Sky.
- View part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview.
- A news story describes the fire at Big Creek High School, which has since been ruled as arson. This school from the novel was scheduled for demolition, which upset many from this region. Should this building have been declared a heritage site?
- Group discussion questions.
Tues. Jan. 12, 2016
- The library tables and Chrome Books are reserved for this class.
- Use online resources and the novel to help answer ch. 1-8 questions.
- Complete overdue January assignments.
Mon. Jan. 11, 2016
- Continue reading and completion of ch. 1-8 questions.
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."
Friday, December 18, 2015
Jan. 4 - 8 2016: October Sky
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue December work is Fri. Jan. 8, 2016
DUE Mon. Jan. 4: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
DUE Mon. Jan. 18: October Sky chapter questions.
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Fri. Jan. 8, 2016
- A stage version of October Sky has been created. Rocket Boys, the musical, has been in development with showings over the last few years in West Virginia, Atlanta, and Chicago in preparation for a possible opening on Broadway. The performance was reviewed recently in the Chicago Sun-Times.
- continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-4 by Monday.
- Group discussion questions
Wed. Jan. 6 - Thurs. Jan. 7, 2016
- Continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- From Rocket Boys to October Sky is a new book about the journey from book to movie.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Mon. Jan. 4 - Tues. Jan. 5, 2016
- We'll start reading the novel October Sky. This memoir, written by Homer Hickam, is the first of Hickam's Coalwood series, which also includes The Coalwood Way , Sky of Stone and We Are Not Afraid.- October Sky, originally published as Rocket Boys, is set in Coalwood, West Virginia. Watch the video below to learn about this town.
- Start reading the book and work on the chapter questions (these will be handed in for marking).
DUE Mon. Jan. 4: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
DUE Mon. Jan. 18: October Sky chapter questions.
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016
Fri. Jan. 8, 2016
- A stage version of October Sky has been created. Rocket Boys, the musical, has been in development with showings over the last few years in West Virginia, Atlanta, and Chicago in preparation for a possible opening on Broadway. The performance was reviewed recently in the Chicago Sun-Times.
- continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-4 by Monday.
- Group discussion questions
Wed. Jan. 6 - Thurs. Jan. 7, 2016
- Continue reading October Sky and responding to the chapter questions. Read ch. 1-3 by Monday.
- From Rocket Boys to October Sky is a new book about the journey from book to movie.
- Watch Part 1 of the Homer Hickam interview:
Mon. Jan. 4 - Tues. Jan. 5, 2016
- We'll start reading the novel October Sky. This memoir, written by Homer Hickam, is the first of Hickam's Coalwood series, which also includes The Coalwood Way , Sky of Stone and We Are Not Afraid.- October Sky, originally published as Rocket Boys, is set in Coalwood, West Virginia. Watch the video below to learn about this town.
- Start reading the book and work on the chapter questions (these will be handed in for marking).
Friday, December 11, 2015
Dec. 14 - 18: Macbeth / Book Tour Project
DUE Wed. Dec. 16: Modern Day Macbeth Warrior Project
DUE Mon. Jan. 4: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
Tues. Dec. 15 - Fri. Dec. 18, 2015 "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour."
- The lab is booked this week.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour." You have four classes to create your tour. You are creating a reading journey slide show with 10 destinations and 10 books customized to your own life goals and interests.
- Import and use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides in the presentation below. Marking criteria is on the final slide.
- Your presentation must include a unique title slide, ten destination / book slides, and one sharing slide (list five people who've viewed your completed slide show).
Mon. Dec. 14, 2015
- Lab 2 is booked today.
- Complete the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment (45 marks).
- 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 Menu at the bottom of your screen; click accessories; click screenshot (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 according to the Google Docs template guidelines.
- 3. Finally, name and paste into the bottom of the template head shots of three actors that you'd invite to audition for the movie version of your comic book Macbeth character.
DUE Mon. Jan. 4: Top Ten Personal Legend Book Tour
Tues. Dec. 15 - Fri. Dec. 18, 2015 "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour."
- The lab is booked this week.
- Start work on the Google Presentation "Top 10 Personal Legend Book Tour." You have four classes to create your tour. You are creating a reading journey slide show with 10 destinations and 10 books customized to your own life goals and interests.
- Import and use the Google Presentation template. See the sample slides in the presentation below. Marking criteria is on the final slide.
- Your presentation must include a unique title slide, ten destination / book slides, and one sharing slide (list five people who've viewed your completed slide show).
Mon. Dec. 14, 2015
- Lab 2 is booked today.
- Complete the Modern Day Warrior Macbeth assignment (45 marks).
- 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 Menu at the bottom of your screen; click accessories; click screenshot (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 according to the Google Docs template guidelines.
- 3. Finally, name and paste into the bottom of the template head shots of three actors that you'd invite to audition for the movie version of your comic book Macbeth character.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Dec. 8 - 11: Macbeth
MARKING CUT OFF DEADLINE for overdue Nov. work is Fri. Dec. 11
Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
- Use remaining class time to finish the in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth or complete overdue assignments.
- Review TRU's Student Academic Integrity Policy.
Thurs. Dec. 10, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
Finish your in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
- If finished, prepare for Friday's multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
Macbeth Documentary - Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth (Ethan Hawke).
Wed. Dec. 9, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
Blk. C - Career Fair at the Sandman Centre (board buses at start of long break).
Blk. A - Finish your in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
- If finished, prepare for Friday's multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Today, students write the in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character.
- You can use the hardcover Macbeth textbook, your single sheet outline and your primary / secondary source sheets. The assignment instruction sheet and the marking criteria sheet will be provided in class.
- Essay Thesis Statement (include at the end of your introduction paragraph):
Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
- Use remaining class time to finish the in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth or complete overdue assignments.
- Review TRU's Student Academic Integrity Policy.
Thurs. Dec. 10, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
Finish your in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
- If finished, prepare for Friday's multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
Macbeth Documentary - Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth (Ethan Hawke).
Wed. Dec. 9, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
Blk. C - Career Fair at the Sandman Centre (board buses at start of long break).
Blk. A - Finish your in-class character analysis essay on Macbeth.
- If finished, prepare for Friday's multiple choice Macbeth test (100). Remember to review the four practice quizzes on last week's post.
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Today, students write the in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character.
- You can use the hardcover Macbeth textbook, your single sheet outline and your primary / secondary source sheets. The assignment instruction sheet and the marking criteria sheet will be provided in class.
- Essay Thesis Statement (include at the end of your introduction paragraph):
- Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4: Macbeth
Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. Dec. 1
Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. Dec. 3
Thurs. Dec. 3 - Fri. Dec. 4, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Continue viewing the movie of Shakespeare's play Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation).
- Also see the BBC's animated Macbeth: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3
- Start work on the Macbeth character analysis essay outline.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below:
Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Lab 2 is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets (see Tuesday's post for resources).
- In preparation for Tuesday's in-class essay on Macbeth's character, review the proper way to cite Shakespearean works.
- Read the official history of Macbeth. See Thug Notes Macbeth.
- Prepare for next week's big 100 mark multiple choice test by practicing quizzes #1 to #4 below:
Tues. Dec. 1 - Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- 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:
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
Mon. Nov. 30, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Finish the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. Dec. 1
- Start viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation). Review archetypes for literary analysis.
Secondary Source exercise sheet DUE Thurs. Dec. 3
Thurs. Dec. 3 - Fri. Dec. 4, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Continue viewing the movie of Shakespeare's play Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation).
- Also see the BBC's animated Macbeth: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3
- Start work on the Macbeth character analysis essay outline.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below:
- 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)
- 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)
- King (not virtuous; corruptly crowned; suspicious, paranoid, self-centred, distrustful, and vengeful; insomniac; mentally unstable; becomes increasingly murderous; detached and alone)
Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Lab 2 is booked. Finish primary and secondary source sheets (see Tuesday's post for resources).
- In preparation for Tuesday's in-class essay on Macbeth's character, review the proper way to cite Shakespearean works.
- Read the official history of Macbeth. See Thug Notes Macbeth.
- Prepare for next week's big 100 mark multiple choice test by practicing quizzes #1 to #4 below:
Tues. Dec. 1 - Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- 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:
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
Mon. Nov. 30, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- Finish the Primary Source exercise sheet DUE Tues. Dec. 1
- Start viewing the movie Macbeth (if absent, view the PBS adaptation). Review archetypes for literary analysis.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Nov. 23 - 27: Macbeth
DUE Tues. Nov. 24 - Survey Project Report (25)
DUE Fri. Nov. 27 - Survey Poem (15)
DUE Tues. Dec. 1 - Primary Source exercise (15)
Thurs. Nov. 26 - Fri. Nov. 27, 2015 Macbeth Online Play
- View the Macbeth Characters DVD
- Review the Primary Source exercise sheet. This should be completed by Tues. Dec. 1st.
- Start reading the Macbeth graphic novels after you finish 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)
Various directors interpret the play differently with different types of witches:
- Macbeth Retold (BBC)
- Macbeth witches from the Patrick Stewart Great Performances version of the play.
Wed. Nov. 25, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- 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:
- Orson Welles directed the Voodoo version of Macbeth (set in Haiti) in 1936.
- Brebeuf's Ghost is a first nations adaptation of Macbeth.
- House of Cards characters Claire and Francis have Lady Macbeth and Macbeth qualities.
Mon. Nov. 23 - Tues. Nov. 24, 2015 Macbeth Online Play
Monday- 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).
Tuesday- View Introduction to Shakespeare DVD
Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and finish work on the Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4) , episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7), and Episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2)
- Start Episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4) questions.
DUE Fri. Nov. 27 - Survey Poem (15)
DUE Tues. Dec. 1 - Primary Source exercise (15)
Thurs. Nov. 26 - Fri. Nov. 27, 2015 Macbeth Online Play
- View the Macbeth Characters DVD
- Review the Primary Source exercise sheet. This should be completed by Tues. Dec. 1st.
- Start reading the Macbeth graphic novels after you finish 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)
Various directors interpret the play differently with different types of witches:
- Macbeth Retold (BBC)
- Macbeth witches from the Patrick Stewart Great Performances version of the play.
Wed. Nov. 25, 2015 - Macbeth Online Play
- 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)
- Orson Welles directed the Voodoo version of Macbeth (set in Haiti) in 1936.
- Brebeuf's Ghost is a first nations adaptation of Macbeth.
- House of Cards characters Claire and Francis have Lady Macbeth and Macbeth qualities.
Mon. Nov. 23 - Tues. Nov. 24, 2015 Macbeth Online Play
Monday- 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).
Tuesday- View Introduction to Shakespeare DVD
Use your Oxford Press edition of Macbeth and finish work on the Episode 1 questions (Act I sc. 1-4) , episode 2 questions (Act I sc. 5-7), and Episode 3 (Act II sc. 1-2)
- Start Episode 4 (Act II sc. 3-4) questions.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Nov. 16 - 20: Poetry
DUE Mon. Nov. 16 - The Interview poem (12)
DUE Fri. Nov. 20 - Documentary Poem (16)
DUE Tues. Nov. 24 - Survey Project Report (25)
DUE Fri. Nov. 27 - Survey Poem (15)
Wed. Nov. 18 - Fri. Nov. 20, 2015
- You will be authoring an online survey, participating in surveys produced by others in English 11, writing a report on your results and completing a poem on the topic of surveys.
- Use these classes to produce an online survey, respond to student surveys and write a poem about surveys (and finish overdue 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. Consult the Debatabase for topic ideas.
- Once you've decided on a topic and a key question of inquiry, develop eight to ten well-written survey questions.
- You will be in the lab to put your survey online, participate in other surveys, and examine and report on your results. You can use the Google Forms application of Google Drive in the lab to create and 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.
- Please complete the Ice Cream in Prison National Parks Survey
Mon. Nov. 16 - Tues. Nov. 17, 2015
- Finish The Interview poem and hand it in today.
- In preparation for today's documentary poem, view Mountains In Motion.
- Complete this poem and other assignments.
- Review the terminology slides below and read the poem "David" by Earle Birney. If you have finished The Interview poem and your essay, work alone or with others on the scavenger hunt activity for the poem "David." The scavenger hunt will not be marked.
DUE Fri. Nov. 20 - Documentary Poem (16)
DUE Tues. Nov. 24 - Survey Project Report (25)
DUE Fri. Nov. 27 - Survey Poem (15)
Wed. Nov. 18 - Fri. Nov. 20, 2015
- You will be authoring an online survey, participating in surveys produced by others in English 11, writing a report on your results and completing a poem on the topic of surveys.
- Use these classes to produce an online survey, respond to student surveys and write a poem about surveys (and finish overdue 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. Consult the Debatabase for topic ideas.
- Once you've decided on a topic and a key question of inquiry, develop eight to ten well-written survey questions.
- You will be in the lab to put your survey online, participate in other surveys, and examine and report on your results. You can use the Google Forms application of Google Drive in the lab to create and 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.
- Please complete the Ice Cream in Prison National Parks Survey
Mon. Nov. 16 - Tues. Nov. 17, 2015
- Finish The Interview poem and hand it in today.
- In preparation for today's documentary poem, view Mountains In Motion.
- Complete this poem and other assignments.
- Review the terminology slides below and read the poem "David" by Earle Birney. If you have finished The Interview poem and your essay, work alone or with others on the scavenger hunt activity for the poem "David." The scavenger hunt will not be marked.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Nov. 9 - 13: Poetry
Final Marking Deadline for SONNET - Tues. Nov. 10
DUE Fri. Nov. 13 - Poetry Blog
Fri. Nov. 13, 2015
- Start work on the interview poem assignment. You may respond to the questions as yourself or respond as a fictional character or popular culture personality. If you are adopting a persona that is not yourself, write the character's identity under your title.
- Complete any unfinished essays in class first. The interview poem can be written at home.
- Slam poetry samples:
Thurs. Nov. 12, 2015
- complete the in-class synthesis essay.
Tues. Nov. 10, 2015
- In-class synthesis essay. All material provided in class. Review the preparation content below on Monday's post.
Mon. Nov. 9, 2015
- Lab 120 is booked for poetry blog completion.
-When your blogging tasks are finished, send your blog for marking by going to the top of your published blog page. Click "More". Select "Share By Email."
--- In the email box, type en8a@yahoo.ca
---In the message box, type your full name.
---Hand in your blog assignment marking sheet with your name on it.
Preparation for in-class synthesis essay on Tues. Nov. 10th.
- Review the Elements of Poetry slides noting one error on slide 19: "Our love bloomed in the garden" is an example of metaphor, not personification.
- Review biographical information on the poets Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.
- Listen to Langston Hughes discuss the concept of dreams and recite his poem "Dreams.'
- Listen to Maya Angelou recite her poem "Still I Rise."
DUE Fri. Nov. 13 - Poetry Blog
Fri. Nov. 13, 2015
- Start work on the interview poem assignment. You may respond to the questions as yourself or respond as a fictional character or popular culture personality. If you are adopting a persona that is not yourself, write the character's identity under your title.
- Complete any unfinished essays in class first. The interview poem can be written at home.
- Slam poetry samples:
Thurs. Nov. 12, 2015
- complete the in-class synthesis essay.
Tues. Nov. 10, 2015
- In-class synthesis essay. All material provided in class. Review the preparation content below on Monday's post.
Mon. Nov. 9, 2015
- Lab 120 is booked for poetry blog completion.
-When your blogging tasks are finished, send your blog for marking by going to the top of your published blog page. Click "More". Select "Share By Email."
--- In the email box, type en8a@yahoo.ca
---In the message box, type your full name.
---Hand in your blog assignment marking sheet with your name on it.
Preparation for in-class synthesis essay on Tues. Nov. 10th.
- Review the Elements of Poetry slides noting one error on slide 19: "Our love bloomed in the garden" is an example of metaphor, not personification.
- Review biographical information on the poets Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.
- Listen to Langston Hughes discuss the concept of dreams and recite his poem "Dreams.'
- Listen to Maya Angelou recite her poem "Still I Rise."
Friday, October 30, 2015
Nov. 2 - 6: Poetry
FINAL marking deadline for overdue October work - Fri. Nov. 6
Sonnet (14 lines; 10 syllables per line) DUE Wed. Nov. 4 (18 marks)
Fri. Nov. 6, 2015
- Complete all four poetry blogging assignments
-When your blogging tasks are finished, send your blog for marking by going to the top of your published blog page. Click "More". Select "Share By Email."
--- In the email box, type en8a@yahoo.ca
---In the message box, type your full name.
---Hand in your blog assignment marking sheet with your name on it.
Thurs. Nov. 5, 2015
- Finish the "Found Poems" and the "Privacy Poem" assignments.
- Start the "Video Poem" assignment.
- Find a short video from Wikimedia Commons to upload to DotSub.com.
- Caption a poem(s) over at least 30 seconds of video to complement the visual imagery. Include at least four identified literary techniques.
- Embed the video poem on your blog.
See an example. This poem has alliteration (Bear Brothers); metaphor (snowy mat); personification (They speak in bear); repetition (Be patient / Be prepared / Be ferocious):
Wed. Nov. 4, 2015
- Start work on the "Privacy Poem" assignment according to the instructions.
Privacy by Robert W. Service
Tues. Nov. 3, 2015
- The lab is booked for work on the poetry blogging assignment today.
Mon. Nov. 2, 2015
- Shakespearean sonnets: Today we'll review the characteristics of a sonnet.
- Review the sonnet lesson.
- Start writing your own 14 line sonnet.
- Read Ozymandias and view / listen to this sonnet read by Bryan Cranston in the context of Breaking Bad. This poem was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, and it was inspired by an ancient Egyptian statue of Ramses II. Shelley wrote the poem for a sonnet competition he was having with friends.
Sonnet (14 lines; 10 syllables per line) DUE Wed. Nov. 4 (18 marks)
Fri. Nov. 6, 2015
- Complete all four poetry blogging assignments
-When your blogging tasks are finished, send your blog for marking by going to the top of your published blog page. Click "More". Select "Share By Email."
--- In the email box, type en8a@yahoo.ca
---In the message box, type your full name.
---Hand in your blog assignment marking sheet with your name on it.
Thurs. Nov. 5, 2015
- Finish the "Found Poems" and the "Privacy Poem" assignments.
- Start the "Video Poem" assignment.
- Find a short video from Wikimedia Commons to upload to DotSub.com.
- Caption a poem(s) over at least 30 seconds of video to complement the visual imagery. Include at least four identified literary techniques.
- Embed the video poem on your blog.
See an example. This poem has alliteration (Bear Brothers); metaphor (snowy mat); personification (They speak in bear); repetition (Be patient / Be prepared / Be ferocious):
Wed. Nov. 4, 2015
- Start work on the "Privacy Poem" assignment according to the instructions.
Privacy Poem Example (abcb rhyme pattern)
Private Living
Give up civilized life for a cave
Prepare for your social life deep freeze
Get used to your time in the cold
Nothing online for people to save
On Ebay you’ll never be sold
“I’m off the grid” now you can wheeze
Instead of a Tweet you’ll give ‘em a wave
‘cause e-mail is even too bold
ID protection will be a real breeze
Hacking thieves can’t ever take hold
If it’s privacy you frequently crave
Guess it’s a sign that you’re old
Disconnected life’s as fun as you please
By computers you can’t be controlled
Privacy by Robert W. Service
Oh you who are shy of the popular eye,
(Though most of us seek to survive it)
Just think of the goldfish who wanted to die
Because she could never be private.
There are pebbles and reeds for aquarium needs
Of eel and of pike who are bold fish;
But who gives a thought to a sheltering spot
For the sensitive soul of a goldfish?
So the poor little thing swam around in a ring,
In a globe of a crystalline crudity;
Swam round and swam round, but no refuge she found
From the public display of her nudity;
No weedy retreat for a cloister discreet,
From the eye of the mob to exempt her;
Can you wonder she paled, and her appetite failed,
Till even a fly couldn't tempt her?
I watched with dismay as she faded away;
Each day she grew slimmer and slimmer.
From an amber that burned, to a silver she turned
Then swiftly was dimmer and dimmer.
No longer she gleamed, like a spectre she seemed,
One morning I anxiously sought her:
I only could stare - she no longer was there . . .
She'd simply dissolved in the water.
So when you behold bright fishes of gold,
In globes of immaculate purity;
Just think how they'd be more contented and free
If you gave them a little obscurity.
And you who make laws, get busy because
You can brighten the lives of untold fish,
If it's sadness you note, and a measure promote
To Ensure Private Life For The Goldfish.
(Though most of us seek to survive it)
Just think of the goldfish who wanted to die
Because she could never be private.
There are pebbles and reeds for aquarium needs
Of eel and of pike who are bold fish;
But who gives a thought to a sheltering spot
For the sensitive soul of a goldfish?
So the poor little thing swam around in a ring,
In a globe of a crystalline crudity;
Swam round and swam round, but no refuge she found
From the public display of her nudity;
No weedy retreat for a cloister discreet,
From the eye of the mob to exempt her;
Can you wonder she paled, and her appetite failed,
Till even a fly couldn't tempt her?
I watched with dismay as she faded away;
Each day she grew slimmer and slimmer.
From an amber that burned, to a silver she turned
Then swiftly was dimmer and dimmer.
No longer she gleamed, like a spectre she seemed,
One morning I anxiously sought her:
I only could stare - she no longer was there . . .
She'd simply dissolved in the water.
So when you behold bright fishes of gold,
In globes of immaculate purity;
Just think how they'd be more contented and free
If you gave them a little obscurity.
And you who make laws, get busy because
You can brighten the lives of untold fish,
If it's sadness you note, and a measure promote
To Ensure Private Life For The Goldfish.
Tues. Nov. 3, 2015
- The lab is booked for work on the poetry blogging assignment today.
- 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.
- Follow the instructions for assignment 1 on the poetry blogging assignment.
- See found article poem and found Twitter poem examples below:
- Follow the instructions for assignment 1 on the poetry blogging assignment.
- See found article poem and found Twitter poem examples below:
Article Found Poem
on April 8 oil spilled
approximately 2,700 litres
highly toxic
viscose
thick
Can't contain all with the booms
cleanup continues
oil globs wash up on
oil globs wash up on
English Bay Beach, Sunset Beach, Second Beach, Third Beach, Siwash Rock
Crab Park, New Brighton Park, Inner Coal Harbour
beaches north of False Creek remain closed
there needs to be a plan
it's quite toxic
"It's a nasty kind of fuel," and will keep washing up on beaches
Wording source: Vancouver oil spill was small but 'nasty' and spread quickly Apr. 14, 2015
Twitter Found Poem
The pipeline protest draws more demonstrators; heavy police presence
livefeed by Sea Shepherd
Crowd chanting Protect the people, not Kinder Morgan
eight arrests today, so that's 61 total so far
SFU molecular biology professor @LynneQuarmby, Author J. B. MacKinnon and Tamo Suzuki got arrested
Dr Alejandro Frid arrested 4 defending his daughter's future.
11yr old was released
"The RCMP are glorified security for a Private Company..it has to stop" (Tamiko Suzuki)
Notice which journalists save all of their snark & really hard questions for protesters, not corporations
#Burnaby said NO to Kinder Morgan (AKA Enron) pipeline expansion
proud of my city for taking a stand
Bus from #Victoria arrived 2 #Burnabymountain
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Wording Source: Twitter #burnabymountain Nov. 22-23, 2014Mon. Nov. 2, 2015
- Shakespearean sonnets: Today we'll review the characteristics of a sonnet.
- Review the sonnet lesson.
- Start writing your own 14 line sonnet.
- Read Ozymandias and view / listen to this sonnet read by Bryan Cranston in the context of Breaking Bad. This poem was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, and it was inspired by an ancient Egyptian statue of Ramses II. Shelley wrote the poem for a sonnet competition he was having with friends.
- View the video of David Gilmour, the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd, singing Shakespeare's Sonnet 18
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