Homework: Complete this information survey (6 marks)
Fri. Mar. 8 - The Metaphor
"The Metaphor" is a short story written by Nova Scotian writer Budge Wilson. Wilson has been in the news for writing the prequel to Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Before Green Gables was published in February 2008. In a YouTube video, Wilson explains how it felt to take on such a formidable writing task.
Read this story and complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.
Thurs. Mar. 7 - Forgiveness in Families
- "Forgiveness in Families" was written by Canadian author Alice Munro. Munro is considered one of the world's best short story writers.
- Munro won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2009. It is the biggest international award for short story writing.
- Read the story on p. 93 and complete notes on the terms from the handout.
Wed. Mar. 6 - Interactive Short Story Unit Lab Review
- In class, we'll review uses of it's / its / you're / your
Lab 120 is booked:
-Go to Socrative.com. Using your last and first names, sign-in to room 52231. Complete the 10 mark quiz on it's/its/you're/your.
- Review the Interactive Short Story Unit to prepare for the quiz on Monday. Be sure to cover the elements of the short story and the glossary.
- 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.
Tues. Mar. 5 - God Is Not A Fish Inspector
- You'll 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.
Mon. Mar. 4 - Lab Research Extension of Freedom To Read Week
- The lab is booked in the library.
- Complete the Freedom to Read activity sheet. This is out of 25 marks and will be collected at the end of class. Use the websites below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments
http://en.rsf.org
When finished:
Review the Fundamental Freedoms (section 2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
Fundamental Freedoms
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
a) freedom of conscience and religion;
b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
d) freedom of association.
Freedom of the press is an important cornerstone of a democracy.
- Find out where Canada currently ranks on the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. Where did Canada rank in 2002?
- Review yearly Attacks on the Press
- Review statistics on journalists killed
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