June 1 - 5, 2015: Finding Forrester

FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue May work is Fri. June 12 
QUIZ Ch. 1-7 Finding Forrester (10 character matching; 15  multiple choice) on Thurs. June 4 (25 marks)
DUE Wed. June 10 - ch. 9, 10, 12 questions (52 marks)

Fri. June 5, 2015
- Review ch. 8 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."
- 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?
- 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 the most relevance to Jamal's experience. Write a full sentence reason for each choice.
• Next, list five other glossary terms that you now understand better after reading this list. Write or paraphrase the definition of each term.

Thurs. June 4, 2015
- Review for the ch. 1- 7 quiz at the end of the class .
- Read on to the end of part one (ch. 8-10).
- Work  on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions - Due Wed. June 10.
- Chapter 1 - 7 quiz at the end of class.



Wed. June 3, 2015 (Review for Ch. 1-7 quiz on Thursday)
- Take an aerial tour of New York City (setting of Finding Forrester). Can you spot any famous landmarks?
- Review characters and answers to chapter 4-7 questions of Finding Forrester.
- Continue reading chapters 6 and 7 of Finding Forrester.
- If finished chapter 7, start reading from chapter 8.


Mon. June 1 - Tues. June 2, 2015  Ch. 1-7 answers
- In our final weeks of English 10, we will be reading the novel Finding Forrester. This novel is based on the screenplay written by Mike Rich.
- Read chapters 1 - 4 of Finding Forrester.

• 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 - 29: The Chrysalids

DUE Mon. May 25 -  The Chrysalids quotes sheet
Tues. May 26:  In-class ESSAY (materials provided in class this week).
QUIZ Fri. May 29 - ch. 13-17  (10 ques. on run-on sentences / 15 multiple choice)

Fri. May 29, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Read or review in preparation for quiz 3 at the end of the class. 
- review ch. 13 - 17 answers.
The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
- Continue Watch the Skies documentary on science fiction.


Thurs. May 28, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." 
Song lyrics quoted from ch. 16 p. 182   
- review ch. 13 - 17 answers.
The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
- Start Watch the Skies documentary on science fiction.

Wed. May 27, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Finish the in-class essay. - See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.
- Finish the character quote sheet
- Continue reading and finish The Chrysalids chapter 13 - 17 questions.
- Comma splice and fused run-on sentence exercise. Complete and check your responses.

The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
Watch the Skies documentary
 

Tues. May 26, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- In-class essay. - See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.


Mon. May 25, 2015- The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

Essay preparation:
- Consult the "List of Discoveries" to select three alternative axioms for inclusion in David Strorm's home. If you're unable to attend class, you can make selections from this list of quotes.
- In preparation for the upcoming in-class essay, list your three axiom selections on your axiom outline sheet. In the box beside each axiom, write a paragraph topic sentence using the axiom in quotation marks. Then, in point form, list three reasons for each axiom selected.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.

 - Finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay this week. Quotes sheet due today.
- Continue reading the novel or listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)

May 19 - 22: The Chrysalids

QUIZ (25) Tues. May 19: The Chrysalids ch. 1-6 (10 matching on author; 15 multiple choice on chapter content). 
QUIZ (25) Fri. May 22:  The Chrysalids ch. 7-12 (10 matching on characters; 15 multiple choice on chapter content). 
DUE Mon. May 25 -  The Chrysalids quotes sheet


Fri. May 22, 2015- The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Ch. 7 - 12 Quiz today (25 marks). Review character sheet and ch. 7 to 12 answers.
- Continue reading and finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay next week. Quotes sheet due Mon. May 25.
-Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)

Thurs. May 21, 2015- The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Start work on Chrysalids Sentence Combining
- Continue reading ch. 7 to 12.
-  Work on chapter 7 to 12 questions and answers.
-Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12  


Wed. May 20, 2015- The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Review novel characters ( 10 matching on Friday's quiz).
- Continue reading ch. 7 to 12.
-  Work on chapter 7 to 12 questions and answers.
-Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12 


Tues. May 19, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review notes for the quiz today.
- Quiz on ch. 1-6 story details and matching on John Wyndham. 
- Continue reading The Chrysalids novel; work on the ch. 7 - 12 questions.
 

May 12 - 15: Romeo and Juliet / The Chrysalids

DUE Tues. May 12 - Romeo and Juliet wedding vows (10)
DUE Fri. May 15: Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Project (60) 
Fri. May 15 is the April assignment MARKING CUT OFF date 
QUIZ (25) Tues. May 19: The Chrysalids ch. 1-6 (10 matching on author; 15 multiple choice on chapter content).


Fri. May 15, 2015 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review answers to chapters 1 and 2; complete ch. 3 - 6 questions.
- Read up to the end of chapter 6.
- Background on John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6

Thurs. May, 14, 2015 The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Continue reading chapters 3 and 4 of The Chrysalids novel for Friday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)
- Continue viewing the John Wyndham biography and taking notes.

Wed. May 13, 2015 The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of The Chrysalids novel for Tuesday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)
- John Wyndham biography and notes.




Tues. May 12 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- The computer lab is booked for these classes to work on the Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Adaptation Project.

- Sign in to your Google Drive account.

- Click on the project template. Select the "Use this template" button to import this project into your account.
Important: Do not start editing the worksheet until you have clicked the button to import the document. 
Important: Start at Part 3. Then complete Parts 1, 2 and 4.

- Read the instructions carefully and edit the project template to develop all required elements for your synopsis of a superheroes adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

May 4 - 8: Romeo and Juliet

Mon. May 4: QUIZ (30) Introduction to Elizabethan theatre and Romeo and Juliet.
DUE Fri. May 8 - Romeo and Juliet graphic novel sheet (20) 
DUE Tues. May 12 - Romeo and Juliet wedding vows (10) 


Thurs. May. 7 - Tues. May 13 Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- The computer lab is booked for these classes to work on the Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Adaptation Project.

- Sign in to your Google Drive account.

- Click on the project template. Select the "Use this template" button to import this project into your account.
Important: Do not start editing the worksheet until you have clicked the button to import the document. 
Important: Start at Part 3. Then complete Parts 1, 2 and 4.

- Read the instructions carefully and edit the project template to develop all required elements for your synopsis of a superheroes adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

 Wed. May 6, 2015 -  Romeo and Juliet Online Play   Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- Finish viewing  the Romeo and Juliet movie with captioning.
- Complete the Romeo and Juliet graphic novel assignment and hand this in by Friday.
- Start Romeo and Juliet wedding vows. Include underlined and labelled examples of alliteration, personification, simile, and metaphor (10). Due on Tues. May 12.

Tues. May 5, 2015 -  Romeo and Juliet Online Play   Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- Romeo and Juliet plot summary video
- Review overhead notes on Act III and Act IV
- Continue watching Romeo and Juliet Act II and Act III (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).

 
Mon. May. 4, 2015  - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- Quiz
- Romeo and Juliet plot summary video
- Review overhead notes on Act I and Act II
- Who's Who in Verona overhead notes
- Watch Romeo and Juliet Act I Scenes 1-3 (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).