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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