Saturday, December 12, 2009

The Chrysalids: Dec. 14 - Dec. 18

Fri. Dec. 18/09
- Chrysalids quiz today.
- We'll finish watching The Truman Show.


Thurs. Dec. 17/09
The Chrysalids The Chrysalids summary ***Chrysalids Quiz Ch. 13-17 on Fri. Dec. 18th***
- Prepare for the quiz by reviewing your notes and completing the reading. You can also listen to part 3 of the radio play. It covers the last four or five chapters.
- Today, we'll start watching The Truman Show. Is this movie science fiction? How does this movie relate to our earlier study of media and security? Review the discussion questions.

Wed. Dec. 16/09
The Chrysalids The Chrysalids summary
- Review of the run-on sentence problems of comma splices and fused sentences. If you are absent, do the online exercise. You will need to know this for the Chrysalids Quiz #3 on Friday, Dec. 18.
**Homework:
Read chapter 17.**

Tues. Dec. 15/09
The Chrysalids The Chrysalids summary
- Today we're in the computer lab to complete good copies of the Chrysalids essay (30 marks) and the letter (12 marks). Remember to staple your first draft and edit sheet to each good copy.
**Homework: Read chapters 15 and 16.**

Mon. Dec. 14/09
The Chrysalids The Chrysalids summary
- Peer editing of Friday's in-class essay.
**Homework: Read chapters 13 and 14.**
- On Tuesday, the computer lab in room 219 is booked to complete the good copy.

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