Jan. 11 - 15, 2016: Finding Forrester

PROV. EXAM is at 9 am Tues. Jan. 26, 2016
DUE Fri. Jan. 15 -  ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions
QUIZ Wed. Jan. 20 - ch. 8 - 19 and epilogue (10 character matching; 15 multiple choice)
FINAL MARKING DEADLINE for overdue January work is Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016 

Fri. Jan. 15, 2016
- Test-Taking Strategies: Study Skills DVD (23 min.)
- complete vocabulary assignment, novel reading, overdue assignments, review chapter answers and study for next week's quiz (ch. 8, 11 and 13 answers  14-19 answers).
- Watch the first 30 min. of the Finding Forrester DVD.

Thurs. Jan. 14, 2016

- Use library and Chrome Book time today to complete novel reading, overdue assignments, review chapter answers and study for next week's quiz (ch. 8, 11 and 13 answers  14-19 answers). You can also practice e-exams.
As a follow up to the themes in this novel:
- You have the option of participating in Harvard University's "Project Implicit" study, which surveys implicit bias related to a range of topics.
- View the introductory video below about this project. Then, go to the Canadian Project Implicit  or the international sites and complete surveys of your choice. 
- After participating, work on completion of term assignments, novel reading, or e-exam practice:


 


Wed. Jan. 13, 2016
- Review ch. 8 answers.
- Finish and hand in the vocabulary notes (see yesterday's instuctions).
- Continue reading and completion of  ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions


Tues. Jan. 12, 2016

- 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.What else influences our attitudes?
- Watch the video clip about a recent experiment conducted by a high school student. Do you think the media is responsible for these results?
- See another experiment involving older students below. During Thursday's library class, students will have the option of participating in Harvard University's Implicit Bias Association Test.
 - 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.

Mon. Jan. 11, 2016 

- The library tables and Chrome Books are reserved for this class. 
- Read on to the end of part one (ch. 8-10) and continue work  on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions - Due Fri. Jan. 15