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.