- Finish viewing the Finding Forrester movie
- Quiz on ch. 8 - 19 and epilogue (25) character matching and multiple choice. Thurs. June 16, 2016
- Today is the Lego Literature Challenge. Create a Lego scene from any of the literature we've covered in class. There are five competition categories: most realistic, most creative, most symbolic, most humorous, and best overall.
- Students who still have incomplete assignment work should opt out of the challenge event and finish their work. The final marking cut off deadline is tomorrow, Fri. June 17.
Mon. June 13 - Wed. June 15, 2016
- Provincial exam practice question. - complete vocabulary assignment, novel reading, overdue assignments, review chapter answers and study for Friday's quiz (ch. 8, 11 and 13 answers14-19 answers). - Watch 30 min. of the Finding Forrester DVD during each class.
FINAL Marking Deadline for all May / June work is Fri. June 17
Fri. June 10, 2016
- Use lab time today to complete novel reading, overdue assignments, review chapter answers and study for next week's quiz (ch. 8, 11 and 13 answers14-19 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:
Thurs. June 9, 2016 - ch. 8, 11, 13 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 Friday'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 this story. 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.
- Ethical dilemma group discussion activity. - Continue work on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions - View DVD Test-Taking Strategies: Study Skills
Tues. June 7, 2016
Blk. F - Ethical dilemma group discussion activity. Continue work on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions Blk. G - Awards ceremony
Mon. June 6, 2016
- Review EN 10 Provincial Exam specifications; examinable terms; and scoring guides.
- Example written response prompt - Discuss the theme of "the outsider" as it relates to both the novel Finding Forrester and the novel The Chrysalids.
- Example writing prompt - A sense of belonging is important
- Practice questions for provincial exam
- Read on to the end of part one (ch. 8-10) and continue work on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions
