June 6 - 10: Finding Forrester

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 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:


 


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.

- Continue work  on ch. 9, 10, and 12 questions  
 
Wed. June 8, 2016

- 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