TEST on Animal Farm (100): Thurs. Apr. 10 (study all note sheets, chapter vocabulary, questions and answers as well as George Orwell questions and answers)
TEST will include 10 T and F ques. on George Owell, 10 vocab matching, 10 historical matching, 64 multiple choice and a paragraph. (test will be a final term mark).
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for term work : Wed. Apr. 9
Thurs. Apr. 3 - Fri. Apr. 4 - Animal Farm online novel ; Animal Farm audio book
On Thursday, continue reading to complete the novel while reviewing the vocabulary and the questions and answers.
We'll be peer editing the rough copy paragraphs of another class on Friday.
- After peer editing at least three other students' papers, continue reading Animal Farm and/or complete missing assignments.
Mon. Mar. 31 - Wed. Apr. 2 - Animal Farm online novel ; Animal Farm audio book
- Read and review ch. 1 - 7 Animal Farm questions and answers.
- View George Orwell biography. Review questions and answers.
- Continue reading to the end of chapter 5 by Tues. Apr. 1.
- Continue reading to the end of chapter 7 by Wed. Apr. 2
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 and Handouts link):
George Orwell - Part 1
George Orwell - Part 2
George Orwell - Part 3
George Orwell - Part 4
George Orwell - Part 5
Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Mar. 24 - 28: Poetry / Animal Farm
DUE Fri. Mar. 28 Poetry Poster (40) or Poetry Blog (40)
QUIZ: Open textbook poetry quiz (43) on Fri. Mar. 28
Fri. Mar. 28 - Animal Farm online novel ; Animal Farm audio book
- Open-book poetry test (43 marks). You can use your textbook, The Poet's Craft.
- When you finish, read chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Animal Farm.
- Complete the vocabulary and answers to the chapter questions.
Wed. Mar. 26 - Thurs. Mar. 27 Continue completion of blogs / posters
- Lab 1 is booked
- Today you'll be working on the Poetry Poster lettering for your display.
- See different examples and forms of poetry.
- Try the easy poetry forms to write your poems
- Review and read the Part II sections of the poetry textbook: p. 117-251 of The Poet's Craft and the glossary in preparation for an open book quiz on Fri. Mar. 28 (43 marks)
Tues. Mar. 25
- Today you'll be working on the Poetry Poster lettering for your display.
- See different examples and forms of poetry.
- Try the easy poetry forms to write your poems
- Review and read the Part II sections of the poetry textbook: p. 117-251 of The Poet's Craft and the glossary in preparation for an open book quiz on Fri. Mar. 28 (43 marks)
Mon. Mar. 24
- Today, we attended an assembly for all grade 10 students on using social media cautiously.
QUIZ: Open textbook poetry quiz (43) on Fri. Mar. 28
Fri. Mar. 28 - Animal Farm online novel ; Animal Farm audio book
- Open-book poetry test (43 marks). You can use your textbook, The Poet's Craft.
- When you finish, read chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Animal Farm.
- Complete the vocabulary and answers to the chapter questions.
Wed. Mar. 26 - Thurs. Mar. 27 Continue completion of blogs / posters
- Lab 1 is booked
- Today you'll be working on the Poetry Poster lettering for your display.
- See different examples and forms of poetry.
- Try the easy poetry forms to write your poems
- Review and read the Part II sections of the poetry textbook: p. 117-251 of The Poet's Craft and the glossary in preparation for an open book quiz on Fri. Mar. 28 (43 marks)
Tues. Mar. 25
- Today you'll be working on the Poetry Poster lettering for your display.
- See different examples and forms of poetry.
- Try the easy poetry forms to write your poems
- Review and read the Part II sections of the poetry textbook: p. 117-251 of The Poet's Craft and the glossary in preparation for an open book quiz on Fri. Mar. 28 (43 marks)
Mon. Mar. 24
- Today, we attended an assembly for all grade 10 students on using social media cautiously.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Mar. 10 - 14: Short Stories / Poetry
QUIZ on short stories: Mon. Mar. 10 (33)
Fri. Mar. 14 - Class 4 of 4 on Poetry Blogging or Poetry Poster Project
- Lab 120 is booked. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If you are blogging, sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 4 activity. See an assignment example below:
***Email completed blog with your full name and block in subject line.
***Paste the link to your blog in the body of the email.
- When finished, review pages 117 - 251 of The Poet's Craft textbook in preparation for the open-book poetry test (date to be announced).
- If you finish early, help the United Nations World Food Program feed the world by playing Free Rice.
Instructions for Drawing:
- Sign into Google Docs. Select Create New. Select Drawing.
- Click Insert. Select Text box (type or paste poem into text box)
- Add other artistic elements. When finished, click on File. Select Publish to the Web.
- Copy the Embed Code. Paste the code into your blog's Edit HTML view (at the bottom).
- Change the dimensions near the end of the code to w=450 h=400 so it will fit your blog.
- Click Publish Post on your blog. See the sample below:
Thurs. Mar. 13, 2014
- Lab 120 is booked for the rest of the week. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If completing the blog option, 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.
- Sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 3 activity. See an assignment example below:
- If you finish early, help the United Nations World Food Program feed the world by playing Free Rice.
portrait, my mother, painted years ago
my sadness: I compare these portraits, one
Wed. Mar. 12 - Poetry
The lab is booked to continue work on poetry poster or blogging assignments.
Sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 2 activity. See an assignment example below:
Tues. Mar. 11 - Poetry
- Lab 120 is booked for the rest of the week. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If completing the blog option, 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.
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 1 activity. See an assignment example below:
Mon. Mar. 10 - Short Story Unit Quiz
- Short Story Unit Quiz (33 marks) *** hand-written notes must be given to Mrs. H. before your class starts if you want to use them for the paragraph section.
- Start work on the Louis Riel historical poetry assignment. Answers must be in complete sentences.
On February 17th, 2009 the Canadian Press reported that Louis Riel's final poems had been made public for the first time. Read the story to learn more. Complete the questions (also under the Assignments and Handouts heading in the right margin).
Fri. Mar. 14 - Class 4 of 4 on Poetry Blogging or Poetry Poster Project
- Lab 120 is booked. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If you are blogging, sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 4 activity. See an assignment example below:
***Email completed blog with your full name and block in subject line.
***Paste the link to your blog in the body of the email.
- When finished, review pages 117 - 251 of The Poet's Craft textbook in preparation for the open-book poetry test (date to be announced).
- If you finish early, help the United Nations World Food Program feed the world by playing Free Rice.
Nature and Invention
- Sign into Google Docs. Select Create New. Select Drawing.
- Click Insert. Select Text box (type or paste poem into text box)
- Add other artistic elements. When finished, click on File. Select Publish to the Web.
- Copy the Embed Code. Paste the code into your blog's Edit HTML view (at the bottom).
- Change the dimensions near the end of the code to w=450 h=400 so it will fit your blog.
- Click Publish Post on your blog. See the sample below:
Thurs. Mar. 13, 2014
- Lab 120 is booked for the rest of the week. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If completing the blog option, 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.
- Sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 3 activity. See an assignment example below:
- If you finish early, help the United Nations World Food Program feed the world by playing Free Rice.
People and Places
Before Two Portraits of My Mother
I love the beautiful young girl of this
portrait, my mother, painted years ago
when her forehead was white, and there was no
shadow in the dazzling Venetian glass
of her gaze. But this other likeness shows
the deep trenches across her forehead’s white
marble. The rose poem of her youth that
her marriage sang is far behind. Here is
my sadness: I compare these portraits, one
of a joy-radiant brow, the other care-
heavy: sunrise—and the thick coming on
of night. And yet how strange my ways appear,
for when I look at these faded lips my heart
smiles, but at the smiling girl my tears start.
By
Émile Nelligan (1879-1941)
Born in Montreal
Wed. Mar. 12 - Poetry
The lab is booked to continue work on poetry poster or blogging assignments.
Sign into your blog at Blogger.com
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 2 activity. See an assignment example below:
War and Hope
by John Scott
by Edward Markam
Although John Scott's poem "I Hate That Drum's Discordant Sound" certainly contains a relevant message about the turmoil and devastation that is brought about by war, Edward Markham's poem "Outwitted" has greater relevance to the lives of most people in the world today. "Outwitted" is a short poem with a simple message. The poem's theme of "love thy neighbour" has relevance to many kinds of relationships such as families, friendships and the workplace. Sometimes family members do not get along, and it can take months or years for them to resolve issues that have caused a "falling out." Similarly, friendships may be disrupted and later be repaired as a result of one or both parties' efforts to re-connect. Finally, workplace relationships can be restored through the efforts of a caring mediator. Even though "Outwitted" is a very brief poem, its universal theme has widespread relevance for many people around the world.
Tues. Mar. 11 - Poetry
- Lab 120 is booked for the rest of the week. You'll be working on a poetry project.
Select one of two options: the poetry poster project (See different examples and forms of poetry) OR the poetry blog project.
- If completing the blog option, 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.
- Work on poetry assignment #2 - Class 1 activity. See an assignment example below:
Love and Loneliness
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| LOVE |
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| LONELINESS |
Mon. Mar. 10 - Short Story Unit Quiz
- Short Story Unit Quiz (33 marks) *** hand-written notes must be given to Mrs. H. before your class starts if you want to use them for the paragraph section.
- Start work on the Louis Riel historical poetry assignment. Answers must be in complete sentences.
On February 17th, 2009 the Canadian Press reported that Louis Riel's final poems had been made public for the first time. Read the story to learn more. Complete the questions (also under the Assignments and Handouts heading in the right margin).
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