The Chrysalids: Jan. 4 - 7, 2011

***Quiz 3: The Chrysalids (chapter 13-17) on Fri. Jan. 8***
Homework for Mon. Jan 10: Read Finding Forrester chapters 1 - 4

Fri. May 28/10 The Chrysalids novel online
- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation."
- Quiz #3 on The Chrysalids.

In our final month of English 10, we will be reading the novel Finding Forrester. This novel is based on the screenplay written by Mike Rich.

• Jamal comes from the South Bronx, which is located in one of New York City's five boroughs.
• The setting of the novel Finding Forrester is an important component of the story and the two worlds inhabited by Jamal, the protagonist.
• The poverty of the South Bronx is evident. Watch this photo essay of the South Bronx to learn about this neighbourhood.

Thurs. Jan. 6, 2011 Finish reading The Chrysalids
- Review questions for chapters 13 - 17

- Review comma splice and fused sentences
- Finish viewing The Truman Show


Wed. Jan. 5, 2011
- Write your 5 paragraph in-class essay. Title: Extreme Home Makeover: Chrysalids Edition
- See yesterday's post about essay preparation.


Tues. Jan. 4, 2011

- Assignment: Strorm home makeover. (Axiom: an established principle or statement seen to be true without proof).

• Read the axioms on the List of Discoveries handout.
• Select the three that you think should replace the axioms (statements) in the Strorm house.
• Enter your three choices on the outline sheet
• Convert your selected axioms to paragraph topic sentences. Then give 2 or 3 point form reasons for selecting each axiom.
• Use the five paragraph essay outline sheet to make notes for tomorrow's in-class essay:
• Title: Extreme Home Makeover: Chrysalids Edition
  
  John Wyndham's futuristic novel, The Chrysalids, is a story about a fearfully intolerant post-apocalyptic community in Labrador, Canada. At the centre of this tale is the protagonist David, a boy who lives in a tension-filled household headed by his devoutly deviant-phobic father. The Strorm family's walls are decorated with axioms that do not conform to the values promoted in Canadian society today. As this family home is desperately in need of a twenty-first century makeover, three alternative axioms will be suggested to help make the Strorm home more welcoming in a modern Canadian context. 

The Chrysalids: Dec. 13 - 17, 2010

***Quiz on Ch. 1 - 6 and author for The Chrysalids on Mon. Dec. 13***
***Quiz on Ch. 7 - 12 and characters on Thurs. Dec. 16*** 

Thurs. Dec. 16 / Fri. Dec. 17   The Chrysalids
- Thursday: Review for Quiz and write ch. 7-12 quiz.
- Movie: The Truman Show has been called one of the ten most prophetic science fiction movies ever made. What do you think this statement means?
We will watch The Truman Show on Thursday and Friday. Consider the following questions:

• Do you think this movie should be classified as science fiction? Why or why not?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about the media?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about ethics?

Wed. Dec. 15 
- Review answers for chapters 9 and 10 of The Chrysalids
- Character notes
- Read Chapters 11 and 12; Review Ch. 11 and 12 questions.

Tues. Dec. 14 
- Review answers for chapters 8 of The Chrysalids
- Character notes
- Read Chapters 9 and 10; Review Ch. 9 and 10 questions.
- Learn about the history of the science fiction genre of literature.Watch - Watch the Skies!: Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us (part 1, part 2, and part 3)


Mon. Dec. 13
- 10 min. study for ch. 1- 6 quiz
- Write quiz
- Read Ch. 7 - 8 of The Chrysalids
- Review Ch 7 questions.

The Chrysalids: Dec. 7 - 10, 2010

***SuperHeroes In Love Project due Tues. Dec. 7 (60 marks)
***Advice Letter to Romeo due Wed. Dec. 8 (10 marks)
***Interim Reports handed out Tuesday***
***Quiz on Ch. 1 - 6 and author for The Chrysalids on Mon. Dec. 13***


Fri. Dec. 10
- Review chapters 3 and 4
- Read chapters 5 and 6
- Review chapters 5 and 6 ***Quiz on Monday***


Thurs. Dec. 9
- Ethical dilemma scenario #1
- Review chapter 2 & 3 questions.
- Read chapters 4 & 5 of The Chrysalids.
- Complete chapter 4 & 5 questions.

Wed. Dec. 8

-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
- Review chapter 1 & 2 questions.
- Read chapters 3 & 4 of The Chrysalids.
- Complete chapter 3 & 4 questions. 

Tues. Dec. 7
- Peer edit English 11 essays
- Start reading The Chrysalids novel by John Wyndham. Complete the questions for chapters 1 and 2.
-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.

Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010

***Queen Mab Sketch Due Mon. Nov. 29 (10 completion marks)
***Wedding Vows Due Fri. Dec. 3 (10 marks)

***SuperHeroes In Love Project due Tues. Dec. 7 (60 marks)
***Advice Letter to Romeo due Wed. Dec. 8 (10 marks)

Fri. Dec. 3 Romeo and Juliet online play
- Computer lab is booked today: Work on completion of Romeo and Juliet assignments
- Continue work on the Superheroes In Love project. (This is the 3rd of 3 lab classes to work on this).
- Complete the following 6 tasks:

• Fill out assignment sheet in point form (a description for every bullet point on sheet)
• Revise the prologue with at least ten changes to the text (highlight the changes made).
• Juliet image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• Romeo image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• One typed paragraph describing your Juliet
• One typed paragraph describing your Romeo

Thurs. Dec. 2 
- "Who's Who in Verona" notes
-  Review notes for Act V
-  View Romeo and Juliet Act V (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).
-  Continue writing the "Wedding Vows" for Romeo and Juliet ( /10)
-  Start writing an advice letter to Romeo (specifically respond to each of the 5 problems in his letter) ( /10)

Wed. Dec. 1 
- Review notes for Act IV
- View Romeo and Juliet Act IV (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).
- Continue writing the "Wedding Vows" for Romeo and Juliet ( /10)

Tues. Nov. 30 
- Review notes for Act III 
- View Romeo and Juliet Act III (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).
- Finish your "Queen Mab" line interpretation sketch ( /10). Hand it in.
- Start writing the "Wedding Vows" for Romeo and Juliet ( /10)

Mon. Nov. 29 
-  The new lab is booked for today and Friday.
- Continue work on the Superheroes In Love project. (This is the 2nd of 3 lab classes to work on this).
- Complete the following 6 tasks:

• Fill out assignment sheet in point form (a description for every bullet point on sheet)
• Revise the prologue with at least ten changes to the text (highlight the changes made).
• Juliet image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• Romeo image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• One typed paragraph describing your Juliet
• One typed paragraph describing your Romeo

Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 22 - 26

***30 mark quiz Tues. Nov. 23 (Intro. to Elizabethan theatre, Shakespeare, and Romeo and Juliet) matching / True and False. Study your worksheets***

Fri. Nov. 26 Romeo and Juliet online play
-  The old lab is booked for today and Monday.
- Start work on the Superheroes In Love project. (You will have 3 lab classes to work on this). 
- Complete the following 6 tasks:

• Fill out assignment sheet in point form (a description for every bullet point on sheet)
• Revise the prologue with at least ten changes to the text (highlight the changes made).
• Juliet image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• Romeo image (sketch or use the HeroMachine)
• One typed paragraph describing your Juliet
• One typed paragraph describing your Romeo

Thurs. Nov. 25 
- View the rest of Romeo and Juliet Act I and Act II (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).
- Using one or several lines from the "Queen Mab" speech, sketch your interpretation of one or several scenes from the dream. Be sure to include the text of the lines you are interpreting. Hand in your sketch this class (10 mark completion)

Wed. Nov. 24
- Overhead notes on Act I and Act II
- Watch Romeo and Juliet Act I Scenes 1-3 (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version). Discuss this version compared to 1954 version.
- Watch What Is Tragedy?

Tues. Nov. 23 
- Quiz 
- Plot summary video
- Overhead notes: Prologue (in iambic pentameter)
- Overhead notes: Act I
- Video review of Act I Scenes 1 - 4 1954 Part 1 - Part 2
 
Mon. Nov. 22
We will finish watching the movie Shakespeare In Love. If you are absent, you can find the movie here on YouTube.

Animal Farm / Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 15 - 19

***Animal Farm Test (100 marks) on Tues. Nov. 16th*** 
(George Orwell matching, multiple choice, and paragraph question)

 
Fri. Nov. 19/10: Romeo and Juliet
- (Lab) Please spend 20 minutes participating in survey research being collected by English 11 students. Go to the English 11 course blog and select surveys from blocks A and B.
- (Classroom) We will watch the movie Shakespeare In Love on Friday and Monday. If you are absent either day, you can find the movie here on YouTube.

 
Thurs. Nov. 18/10
- K-library old lab is booked
- Complete Romeo and Juliet introduction worksheet.
- Complete Animal Farm dialogue assignment (10 marks)
- Read Shakespeare In Love overview
**We will watch the movie Shakespeare In Love on Friday and Monday. If you are absent either day, you can find the movie here on YouTube.

Wed. Nov. 17/10
Today, we'll take a virtual tour of the Globe Theatre. Make notes on the handout. Read Shakespeare: What's Your Sign?
After the tour, see:

See also:
Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (A Kennedy Center video)

Tues. Nov. 16, 2010

- Animal Farm Novel Test (100 marks)
- After the test, start the introduction worksheet on Romeo and Juliet


Mon. Nov. 15, 2010

- Review chapter questions
- Watch the Animal Farm Movie

Animal Farm: Nov. 8 - 12

***Animal Farm Test (100 marks) on Tues. Nov. 16th***

Fri. Nov. 12/10 - Read chapters 9 and 10 for Friday
Lab assignment: Short Dialogue and/or Screenplay 

• Review the dialogue writing sheets handed out in class
• Watch a video clip that gives a simple example
• Select one of the Animal Farm dialogue scenarios on your sheet
• Write a 1/2 to 1 page dialogue using correct dialogue writing format
• Remember to vary your dialogue attribution labels (said, asked, pleaded, cried, screamed, whined, whispered, yelled, laughed, chuckled, snorted, bellowed, retorted, scoffed, responded, shrieked, questioned, remarked, etc.) Try to use a different label every time.

 OR

• Review the Celtx Pre-Production Software overview.
• Use Celtx to write a 1/2 to 2 page screenplay for one of the Animal Farm scenarios (use the film option)
• ***10 mark completion assignment*** Hand in one of the following: a) a one page dialogue. b) a two - three page screenplay. c) 1/2 page dialogue and 1 page screenplay

Wed. Nov. 10/10 - Read chapters 9 and 10 for Friday
Animal Farm revolving themes activity. If you miss this class, print out the worksheet and make your own decision about the three themes that you think are most important in the story. This is the topic for the paragraph you will write on the unit test.

Tues. Nov. 9/10

- Review chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Animal Farm.
- Read chapters 7 and 8.
Who is Napoleon?

Napoleon, a Berkshire boar, is the main tyrant and villain of Animal Farm and is based upon Joseph Stalin. He begins to gradually build up his power, using puppies he took from mother dogs Jessie and Bluebell, which he raises to be vicious dogs as his secret police. After driving Snowball off the farm, Napoleon usurps full power, using false propaganda from Squealer and threats and intimidation from the dogs to keep the other animals in line. Among other things, he gradually changes the Commandments to allow himself privileges such as eating at a table and to justify his dictatorial rule. By the end of the book, Napoleon and his fellow pigs have learned to walk upright and started to behave similarly to the humans against whom they originally revolted. Napoleon's name adds to the novella's themes of totalitarian dictators rising from a vacuum of power and absolute power corrupting absolutely. The character's namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte, forcibly took control from a weak government in 1799, installed himself as First Consul and eventually crowned himself Emperor (Wikipedia).
To understand Stalin, the historical figure Napoleon the pig is based on, view Parts 1 to 5:
Joseph Stalin: The Real History (Part 1)
Joseph Stalin: The Real History (Part 2)
Joseph Stalin: The Real History (Part 3)
Joseph Stalin: The Real History (Part 4)
Joseph Stalin: The Real History (Part 5)

Mon. Nov. 8/10

- Review the rest of the "Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution" handout.
- Review answers to chapters 1, 2 and 3.
- Finish reading 4, 5 and 6 of Animal Farm.
- Complete the vocabulary and answers to the chapter questions.

Animal Farm: Nov. 1 - 5, 2010

***Final Deadline for all Term 1 work is Mon. Nov. 1st***

Fri. Nov. 5/10 : We will be working in the classroom and computer lab today.



Classroom:
- Group "propaganda" exercise:
---Review the "Types of Propaganda" handout.
---Take 4 sample ads collected during Tuesday's class
---Use Post-It Notes to label the types of propaganda in each ad.
---Report your labels/discussion to the class.
Computer Lab:
- Complete the online debate survey about ice cream for prisoners.
- Continue reading chapter 4 of Animal Farm and complete the questions and vocabulary



Thurs. Nov. 4/10
- As I am absent today, complete reading chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Animal Farm and do the vocabulary and questions.
- View the DVD lessons on Writing a Paragraph and Writing an Expository Essay.


Wed. Nov. 3/10

- Read chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Animal Farm.
- Complete the vocabulary and answers to the chapter questions.

Tues. Nov. 2/10
- Spooky story group presentations

Review the Animal Farm character comparison chart and watch the Russian Revolution (Part 1) and Animal Farm Synopsis videos.
Russian Revolution (Part 1)
What happened to Nicholas II and the Romanov family?
- National Geographic "Tsar's Family's Death."
- 2008 Russia Today news story.
Animal Farm Synopsis
Orwell didn't include two phases of revolution in his story. This is one example where there isn't a tidy parallel between the book and the real history of the revolution. Animal Farm seems to lump together the Russian Revolution (February 1917) and the rise of the Bolshevik party (October Revolution 1917).
Activity:
- Read the definition of the word "propaganda" (see slideshow).
- Write the definition at the top of a blank piece of paper.
- Search the newspapers / magazines.
- Find one example of propaganda and paste it in the centre of your blank paper.

Mon. Nov. 1/10



Animal Farm by George Orwell is a novella that can be described as a roman à clef (French for "novel with a key"), which is a work describing real-life behind a façade of fiction.
Although Animal Farm is short, it can be read and interpreted on several levels:

A "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can mean any far-fetched story that may feature folkloric characters such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, giants, and talking animals, and usually enchantments, often involving a far-fetched sequence of events (Wikipedia).

A fable is a succinct story, in prose or verse, that features animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature which are anthropomorphized (given human qualities), and that illustrates a moral lesson (a "moral"). Fables can be described as a didactic mode of literature. They frequently have as their central characters animals with the ability to reason and speak (Wikipedia).

In satire, human or individual vices, follies, abuses, or shortcomings are held up to censure by means of ridicule, derision, burlesque, irony, or other methods, ideally with the intent to bring about improvement.Although satire is usually meant to be funny, the purpose of satire is not primarily humour in itself so much as an attack on something of which the author strongly disapproves, using the weapon of wit (Wikipedia).

An allegory is a form of extended metaphor in which objects, persons, and actions in the narrative are equated with meanings that lie outside the narrative itself (Microsoft Encarta).

To appreciate the deeper satirical and allegorical elements within Animal Farm, it is important to have an understanding of the author, George Orwell, and the historical and political dynamics of his time.

View parts 1 -5 of George Orwell's biography and complete the questions (see Assignments & Handouts link):
George Orwell - Part 1
George Orwell - Part 2
George Orwell - Part 3
George Orwell - Part 4
George Orwell - Part 5

Poetry: Oct. 25 - 29, 2010

** Poetry Journal Slides are due on Mon. Oct. 25 (60 marks)
** Poetry Assignment #1 is due on Fri. Oct. 29 (25 marks)
** Open Book Poetry Test on Fri. Oct. 29 (44 marks) p.117-251


Fri. Oct. 29/10 ** Open Book Test Today (see above)

- Open book poetry test (textbook and notes)

- Spooky Story Presentation

- Hocus Pocus (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 )

- The Making of Frankenstein (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 )

Thurs. Oct. 28/10
- Old K-library computer lab is booked

- Complete poetry assignments #1, #2, and comic quatrain poems

- Review p. 117 - 251 of the poetry textbook. Make notes and bookmarks to help you succeed on the open book poetry test tomorrow.

Wed. Oct. 27/10 
- Today, we'll review denotation and connotation (see poetry book glossary).
- We'll also watch some examples of slam poetry.

- Continue work on poetry assignment #1. 

A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work (or, more rarely, that of others). These performances are then judged on a numeric scale by previously selected members of the audience.

Poetry slam. (2010, February 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:51, March 19, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Poetry_slam&oldid=346584632


View these examples and vote for your favourite:









- AK47 Team Poetry: This is a brilliant example of personification/extended metaphor in a poem presented at an event in Ottawa in 2009.


Tues. Oct. 26/10

- We are working in the old lab today.
- Review the quatrain poetry form.
- Lab exercise: Write three quatrain comic strip poems on three different feelings or emotions. Use Strip Generator to create your three comic quatrains. See the example.
- Use three different rhyme schemes (abcb, aabb, abab, aaaa)
- Printing in Lab: Click on the K->Graphics->KSnapshot->Print
- Continue work on poetry assignment #1 and #2

Mon. Oct. 25/10

Today, start work on the poetry unit individual assignment #1.

Poetry: Oct. 18 -21

Mon. Oct. 18/10 - Thurs. Oct. 21/10
- The K-library new computer lab is booked today. Students will start work on the individual poetry assignment #2.
- Set up a free account on Empressr.com
- Students will create a multimedia poetry journal on one of the theme sets from the assignment sheet. Your poetry journal should include at least 8 slides.
- View the following example:

Oct. 12 - 15: Short Stories

Due Tues. Oct. 12: Character profile (10 marks)
Tues. Oct. 12 & Wed. Oct. 13 - Quiz (33 marks): plot diagram; terminology matching; 3 paragraphs (in lab on Tues. Oct. 12)
Due Fri. Oct. 15: Louis Riel Poetry Questions

Fri. Oct. 15
- Complete the spooky story self-evaluation for 10 marks

- Complete spooky story posters / practice group poster presentations
- Listen to radio play horror story
- Short group presentations of poster stories on Monday

Thurs. Oct. 14
- View Nightmare At School spooky story example
- Individual story starter activity
- Spooky Poster Story group activity
- View Nightmare At School video story

Wed. Oct. 13
- Complete quiz questions (no notes allowed)
- Complete Louis Riel article questions about his poetry (complete sentence answers).

Tues. Oct. 12
- The K-Library computer lab is booked.
- Write three paragraphs on any three stories covered in class (you may use your notes and Inside Stories II). Each paragraph must:

• Have a title
• Explain how five different literary terms / story elements relate to the story
• Include a topic sentence and a clincher sentence
• Include complete sentences
• Be printed and handed in this class. Include your full name.
• If you finish early, review the Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven essay writing contest on Shmoop.com . The deadline is October 31/10. You could win an iPad.

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October 4 - 8: Short Stories

Due Fri. Oct. 8: Story elements sheet for one story (7 marks)

Due Tues. Oct. 12: Character profile (10 marks) 
Wed. Oct. 13 - Quiz (33 marks): plot diagram; terminology matching; 3 paragraphs (in lab on Tues. Oct. 12)

Fri. Oct. 8/10 - Short Story quiz review

- Review the Interactive Short Story Unit to prepare for the quiz (Tues. & Wed.) Be sure to cover the elements/components of the short story and terminology.
- Use the same web site to listen to and read "Never" by H. E. Bates on p. 120 of Inside Stories II.

- Complete terminology notes using the long sheet handout.
- Review the slide show below. 

**Bring your story notes on Tuesday to support your paragraph writing.

Short Story Elements Fjc

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Thurs. Oct. 7/10
- "Forgiveness in Families" was written by Canadian author Alice Munro (see Still Perfecting Her Craft). Munro is considered one of the world's best short story writers.
- Munro won the prestigious Man Booker Prize this year. It is the biggest international award for short story writing.
- Read the story on p. 93 and complete notes on the terms from the blue handout.

Wed. Oct. 6 - North End Faust Today, we're reading "North End Faust" by Ed Kleiman
The title of the short story "North End Faust" contains a double allusion. These two allusions relate to the main character's place of residence in Winnipeg and to his faustian behavior as a university psychology professor. See the definition of faustian.

- Continue watching Edgar Allan Poe's biography.

Tues. Oct. 5 - The Tell-Tale Heart  - Today, we're reading the classic gothic horror, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Chicago Public Radio has produced a stories of stage version.

- Watch Edgar Allan Poe's biography.
Here is a film production of the story starring Vincent Price.


Mon. Oct. 4/10 - God Is Not A Fish Inspector
- Character profile exercise.
- You'll also be reading "God is Not a Fish Inspector" (Inside Stories II p. 42)
- Read the story and complete the terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.

Media / Short Stories: Sept. 28 - Oct. 1/10

Fri. Oct. 1/10 - House
- Short story elements review notes on Ashes For the Wind and Harrison Bergeron.
- You'll be reading "House" (Inside Stories II p. 20), a story written by Jane Rule.
- Read the story and complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.


Thurs. Sept. 30/10 - Harrison Bergeron


- Read Harrison Bergeron. Complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.
"Harrison Bergeron" was written by American author Kurt Vonnegut. In this YouTube clip, Vonnegut offers advice for short story writers. After reading "Harrison Bergeron," do you think that Vonnegut has followed his own advice?

Wed. Sept. 29/10 - Ashes For the Wind

Today, we'll start our short stories unit.
"Ashes for the Wind" was written by Colombian journalist and author Hernando Téllez. Although Téllez wrote this story around 1945, the problems of Colombia's internally displaced persons (IDPs) persist today.

This Refugees International YouTube clip, produced in 2008, outlines the scope of the IDP problem in Colombia.

An April 2008 news agency report provides another view on Colombia's IDP crisis.
In 2009, LinkTV produced a documentary, Stories That Kill, about the state of journalism and freedom of expression in Colombia.

Tues. Sept. 28/10

- The K-Library computer lab is booked for this class.
- Select two of your peer-edited paragraphs to type as double-spaced good copies for marking (12 marks). The six point marking scale will be used to evaluate your writing.

• Each paragraph needs a title.
• In each paragraph, have you included: a topic sentence; a clincher sentence; supporting sentences of varying length; complete sentences; proper punctuation and spelling?
• Proofread before you print.

Media Awareness - Sept. 20 - 24, 2010

Fri. Sept. 24/10 - Cyberbullying
- Review the Terrible Text video. Review types of cyberbullying. Work in groups to analyse one case study and prepare a presentation about the case. Each student should present at least one question and response. (5 mark group participation task)

Thurs. Sept. 23/10 - Advertising Media
- 20 minutes of silent reading
- Killing Us Software 3 (video in class) looks at the portrayal of women in advertising.
- Discussion of film.
- Continue work on your crossword puzzle

- Continue viewing the PBS Frontline documentary "The Persuaders." (part 2)

Wed. Sept. 22/10 - Advertising Media
- Review the online ad examples from yesterday's posting.
- Work alone/with partner/or in a small group to develop one or more marketing concepts (ideas) to sell one product to the gender not typically targeted. See product examples:

• Sample Female products: diet beverage, detergent, air freshener, body lotion.
• Sample Male products: beer, tools, fishing gear, motorcycle.

- Select one of these products (or your own idea) and list marketing concepts, sketches, and / or a logo that could help market this product to the opposite gender. Consider new media options in your discussions. Collect your rough ideas on a large piece of blank paper.
- You will complete a self-evaluation on your creative process worth 10 completion marks.


Tues. Sept. 21/10 - Advertising Media

- Review the advertising media content below, then continue completion of the booklet "Scams to Avoid" and the crossword puzzle. (10 mark completion assignment)
- View the PBS Frontline documentary "The Persuaders."
- Here are several examples of how social media is influencing product marketing strategies:
1. This 2010 Pepsi ad promotes the Pepsi Refresh Project, which is putting millions of dollars into community projects instead of television advertising.

2. Samsung has produced a series of Vancouver 2010 viral ads like this one.

3. Steve Nash has been producing popular viral ads for Nike and Vitamin Water. Ads like these are getting a lot of buzz in the marketing media.


Mon. Sept. 20/10

- silent reading
- Video "Media Literacy"
- Media Scams Crossword puzzle (see Scams To Avoid booklet)
- Study block: homework or view video "A Tangled Web."

Media Studies: Sept. 13 - 17, 2010

Fri. Sept. 17/10

• We're in the K-Library computer lab today.
• The next assignment is a creative paragraph writing/video captioning assignment.
• Topic sentence idea: Winning a trip to _____________ was an amazing / unforgettable / disappointing experience.
• STEP 1: select a video (1 minute or longer) from Wikimedia Commons. Save the video file (.ogg) to your desktop. Upload the video to DotSub.com and caption the video with a paragraph (6 - 10 sentences long).
• STEP 2: write a creative paragraph using your version of the topic sentence above. If you have used your own DotSub.com account, email your completed video paragraph (completion mark  /6)

 Wed. Sept. 15/10 - Thurs. Sept. 16/10

On Wednesday, we will review the structure of the paragraph. See the slideshow below.

• In class, read pages 41- 46 in Process and Practice (6th ed). 

• Select one of the five topics from pages 47-48. Provide four supporting details and write a paragraph on the topic you've chosen. Double-space and use your writing code. When finished, attach it to your first paragraph on remixing.
• When this is completed, work alone or with partners to create an image of the media literate man / woman of the 21st century (label technologies and skills). Share your creation on Thursday in preparation for your next paragraph.

safwat mohamed reda. paragraph writing

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On Thursday, we'll start class by writing a paragraph describing the media literate man / woman of the 21st century. The drawings produced in class on Wednesday  will help you to develop your content.

We will review and introduce peer editing during this class.



Tues. Sept. 14/10 - Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Today, we'll finish watching the documentary film Rip: A Remix Manifesto
• See the study guide for this film
• Paragraph question: Do you think that remixing Internet content (music, images, text, etc.) is a legitimate form of creativity? Or, is it intellectual property theft? Explain your opinion in six to ten sentences. (6 marks)

Mon. Sept. 13/10 - Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Today, we'll continue watching the documentary film Rip: A Remix Manifesto
• See the study guide for this film
• We reviewed the topic of what a thesis sentence is. We constructed several example thesis sentences in response to the paragraph question below. 
• Paragraph question: Do you think that remixing Internet content (music, images, text, etc.) is a legitimate form of creativity? Or, is it intellectual property theft? Explain your opinion. (6 marks)

Media Studies: Sept. 7 - 10, 2010

Fri. Sept. 10, 2010 - Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Today, we're watching the documentary film Rip: A Remix Manifesto
• See the study guide for this film
  
• This film was made by a British Columbian, and it can be viewed on YouTube
• Creative Commons Licensing (some rights reserved) is now a popular alternative to copyright (all rights reserved). Many content sharing sites, such as Flickr, provide Creative Commons Licensing options.

Thurs. Sept. 9/10 - Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Complete the poster analysis worksheet 
• Visit the library for the last 20 minutes to check out books for silent reading. 

Wed. Sept 8/10 - Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Today, we're reviewing new media literacy skills / terminology and discussing the "My Media" digital story / project. 
• Create a diagram outline about: old media, new media, my media to use in you upcoming multimedia project. 
• Later, you will use images and words to create a digital or paper display highlighting some of the media you use, consume, and produce. You can use your own photos and/or appropriate images from magazines and the Web. (Do not use images of yourself or other people in this project). You will have computer lab time on Friday, Sept. 10 to work on this project. It is due on Fri. Sept. 24. NOTE: You can sign up for a free Animoto account if you want to make a 30 second presentation like the example below.
  

These two MIT videos will be viewed and discussed in class.



Tues. Sept 8/09 - Welcome to English 10.

Media, Participatory Culture, and You.

• Today we reviewed the course outline and started our media literacy unit.
  

Tues. Sept. 7 - Welcome to English 10.
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
  
• Government final exam
• Email contact (assignments only)
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• Media literacy unit / review 

June 14 - 17: Finding Forrester / Final Week

***FINAL DEADLINE for all term assignment completion is MON. JUNE 14***
***EN10 PROV. EXAM: Wed. June 23 1:00-3:00pm in JP GYM***
Review Online Drills

Wed. June 16 (EEFF) & Thurs. June 17 (GGHH)
Monday and Tuesday Double Blocks

• This is your last class of English 10. Best of luck on your exams. You can use this last class to extend your learning with one final dose of classroom activity. I've put together a few options to make this time worthwhile.
• Option #1: More provincial exam practice. Find links at the top of the right column.
• Option #2: Learn to blog. Create your own blog to share your interests, art, or adventures. It's free and easy.
• Option #3: Review Literary Terms that could be on the provincial exam.
  
  • Elements of Poetry Review
  • Interactive Literary Elements Handbook
  • Review of Literary Term
• Option #4: Internet Safety. If this topic interested you in class, visit CyberNetrix.
  
• Option #5: Media and Diversity. If this topic interested you in class, see these resources
  
  • Listen to a Podcast - Revision Quest (CBC) Topic: Hollywood myths/stereotypes of native peoples (listen to clip 19 of 20) 27 min. 29 sec.
  • Watch a news program: Obama and the media (10 min) Racial Stereotypes (Part 1) · Racial Stereotypes (Part 2)
  • Watch a video lecture: Visual Imagery in the Mass Media.
    
  • Book discussion - Richard Thompson Ford: The Race Card
• Option #6: Educational games
• Word Games
• Interactive Spelling Bee

Tues. June 15/10

- Quiz on ch. 8-19/epilogue
- Hand in all textbooks.
- prov. exam practice: poetry sample

Mon. June 14/10 Homework: Finish reading Finding Forrester (ch. 8 - 19/epilogue quiz on Tues. 25 marks)

- Review chapters 14 - 19 & Epilogue
- Watch Finding Forrester movie (part 2)

June 7 - 11: Finding Forrester

***FINAL DEADLINE for all term assignment completion is MON. JUNE 14***
***EN10 PROV. EXAM: Wed. June 23 1:00-3:00pm in JP GYM***

Fri. June 11, 2010 Homework: Read ch. 17 & 18 for Monday
- Hand in ch. 9, 10 & 12 assignments today (58 marks)
- Review answers to chapters 11 & 13 and chapters 14 & 15
- Provincial e-exam practice in J219 lab

Thurs. June 10, 2010 Homework: Read ch. 16 for Friday
- Provincial exam practice poetry response exercise
- Finding Forrester movie (part 1)

Wed. June 9, 2010 Homework: Read ch. 14 & 15 for Thurs.
- Finish ch. 9, 10 & 12 assignments (58 marks).

Tues. June 8, 2010 Homework: Read ch. 13 for Wed.
- What can be learned from Harvard's "Project Implicit" research? Should this type of bias assessment tool be applied to the selection process for jury members, judges, or other professionals in positions of trust?
- Review chapter 8 answers.
- Continue work on ch. 9, 10 and 12 assignments (Due Mon. June 14)
- If finished, start work on the chapter 14 - 19 worksheet.


Mon. June 7/10 Homework: Read ch. 12 for Tues

- We will be participating in Harvard University's "Project Implicit" study, which surveys implicit bias related to a range of topics.
- View the introductory video about this project. Then, go to Project Implicit and complete 2 surveys of your choice. After you've participated, continue reading and working on your Finding Forrester assignments.

May 31 - June 4: Finding Forrester

Quiz on ch. 1 - 7 (25 marks) on Fri., June 4/10
Fri. June 4, 2010
- Review chapter 1 - 7 and take the quiz.
- Vocabulary exercise: Review the Canadian Race Relations Foundation glossary of terms.
- Assignment due this class (10 marks): From the glossary:

• Select five terms that you think have relevance to Jamal's experience. Rank these terms 1 to 5 on a sheet of paper. Give a reason for your #1 term choice.

• Next, list five other glossary terms that you now understand better after reading this list.

- Finish reading Ch. 10 and 11 for homework
- Watch DVD: Test-Taking Strategies

Thurs. June 3, 2010
- Review chapter 7 answers.
- Finding Forrester is a novel that explores many themes including human attitudes, assumptions and biases. Many argue that the media plays a powerful role in shaping people's attitudes. We will watch the 13 minute video "Racial Bias and the Media."
- Read the articles "The White Screen" and "The Economics of Ethnic and Racial Stereotyping."
- Is the media doing enough to fairly represent our population?
- Watch the video clip about a recent experiment conducted by a high school student. Do you think the media is responsible for these results?

Wed. June 2, 2010 Homework for Thurs. June 3th: Read chapter 7
- Take an aerial tour of New York City. Can you spot any famous landmarks?
- Review answers for chapters 5 and 6.
- Read chapter 7 for homework.

Tues. June 1, 2010 Homework for Wed. June 2nd: Read chapters 5 & 6
- Review characters and answers to chapter 1 - 4 questions of Finding Forrester.
- The author, James W. Ellison, has written the novelizations for several films.
- Continue reading Finding Forrester.

Mon. May. 31, 2010 Homework for Tues. June 1: Read chapters 1 - 4

In our final month of English 10, we will be reading the novel Finding Forrester. This novel is based on the screenplay written by Mike Rich.

• Jamal comes from the South Bronx, which is located in one of New York City's five boroughs.
• The setting of the novel Finding Forrester is an important component of the story and the two worlds inhabited by Jamal, the protagonist.
• The poverty of the South Bronx is evident. Watch this photo essay of the South Bronx to learn about this neighbourhood.

May 25 - 28: The Chrysalids

***Quiz #3 Friday (25 marks) ch 13-17***
Fri. May 28/10 The Chrysalids novel online

- In class review of run-on sentences: comma splices and fused sentences.
- Quiz #3 on The Chrysalids.
- Watch the conclusion of The Truman Show. See links in Thursday's post.

Thurs. May 27/10

- Review questions for chapters 13 - 17
- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." (or here)
- The Truman Show has been called one of the ten most prophetic science fiction movies ever made. What do you think this statement means?
We will watch The Truman Show on Thursday and Friday. Consider the following questions:

• Do you think this movie should be classified as science fiction? Why or why not?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about the media?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about ethics?
  

The Truman Show ( part 1 - part 2 - part 3 - part 4 - part 5 - part 6 - part 7 - part 8 - part 9 - )


Tues. May 25 & Wed. May 26/10

Chapter Summaries
- The J219 lab is booked for Tues. & Wed. this week. Use this lab time to complete the following:

• The Chrysalids Media Project
• Reading the rest of the novel and completing questions for chapters 13 - 17
• Other unfinished projects
• EN 10 provincial e-exam practice (link at top right of blog)
  

- See the following media project scene examples:

May 17 - 21: The Chrysalids

***Quiz Friday (25 marks) ch 7-12***
Thurs. May 20 & Fri. May 21/10 The Chrysalids novel online

Chapter Summaries
- Review chapters 10, 11, and 12
- Review The Chrysalids Media Project
- The J219 lab is booked for Thurs. / Fri. this week and Tues. / Wed. next week.
- See the following media project scene examples:





Wed. May 19/10

- Complete the chapter 9 sentence combining exercise and hand it in this class (12 marks).
- Read chapters 11 and 12 in the library. Complete for review on Thursday.
Tues. May 18/10

- Review answers for chapters 7, 8 and 9 of The Chrysalids
- Character notes
- Learn about the history of the science fiction genre of literature.
Watch - Watch the Skies!: Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us (part 4, part 5, and part 6)
- Read chapter 10 for Wednesday.

Mon. May 17/10

- (Blk. E only) Ethical dilemma scenario #4
- Review answers for chapters 7 & 8 of The Chrysalids
- Character notes
- Learn about the history of the science fiction genre of literature.
Watch - Watch the Skies!: Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us (part 1, part 2, and part 3)
- Read chapter 9 for Tuesday

May 11 - 14: The Chrysalids

***Interim Report Week***
***Quiz Friday (25 marks) ch 1-6 and 10 matching on John Wyndham***

Fri. May 14/10 The Chrysalids novel online

- Ethical dilemma scenario #4
- Review chapter 6.
- Notes on characters.
- Chapter 1 - 6 quiz.
- Read chapter 7 and start ch. 7 - 12 questions.
- Blk. E - J219 Lab is booked: Complete "Superheroes In Love" Project.
Watch the video "Science Fiction-Science Fact" from the European Space Agency



Thurs. May 13/10
- Ethical dilemma scenario #3
- Review ch. 3, 4, & 5 questions.
- Read chapter 6 and complete questions.
- Blk. H - J219 Lab is booked: Complete "Superheroes In Love" Project.
Watch the video "Science Fiction-Science Fact" from the European Space Agency

Wed. May 12/10
- Ethical dilemma scenario #2
- Review chapter 1 & 2 questions.
- Read chapters 3 & 4 of The Chrysalids.
- Complete chapter 3 & 4 questions.


Tues. May 11/10

- Ethical dilemma scenario #1
-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
- Start reading The Chrysalids novel by John Wyndham. Complete the questions for chapters 1 and 2.
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