Sept. 25 - 28: Short Stories

NOTICE: SKSS Student webmail has been discontinued. If you used your SKSS email to set up a Google account and want to change your primary email for your Google account, you can change it here.
Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)  

Fri.. Sept. 28 - God Is Not A Fish Inspector
- You'll be reading "God is Not a Fish Inspector" (Inside Stories II p. 42)
- Read the story and complete the terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions. 
 
Thurs. Sept. 27 - The Metaphor
"The Metaphor" is a short story written by Nova Scotian writer Budge Wilson. Wilson has been in the news recently for writing the prequel to Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Before Green Gables  was published in February 2008. In a YouTube video, Wilson explains how it felt to take on such a formidable writing task.
Read this story and complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.


Wed. Sept. 26 - Ashes For the Wind
- Use the first 25 min. to complete terminology notes for "Harrison Bergeron."
- Read "Ashes for the Wind" and complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.
"Ashes for the Wind" was written by Colombian journalist and author Hernando Téllez. Although Téllez wrote this story around 1945, the problems of Colombia's internally displaced persons (IDPs) persist today.

This Refugees International YouTube clip, produced in 2008, outlines the scope of the IDP problem in Colombia.

An April 2008 news agency report provides another view on Colombia's IDP crisis.
In 2009, LinkTV produced a documentary, Stories That Kill, about the state of journalism and freedom of expression in Colombia. 


Tues. Sept. 25 - Harrison Bergeron
- Read Harrison Bergeron (see stories link). Complete terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.
Harrison Bergeron was written by American author Kurt Vonnegut. In this YouTube clip, Vonnegut offers advice for short story writers. After reading "Harrison Bergeron," do you think that Vonnegut has followed his own advice?
- Vonnegut offers eight rules of short story writing.

1. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted.
2. Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for.
3. Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.
4. Every sentence must do one of two things — reveal character or advance the action.
5. Start as close to the end as possible.
6. Be a sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them — in order that the reader may see what they are made of.
7. Write to please just one person. If you open a window and make love to the world, so to speak, your story will get pneumonia.
8. Give your readers as much information as possible as soon as possible. To heck with suspense. Readers should have such complete understanding of what is going on, where and why, that they could finish the story themselves, should cockroaches eat the last few pages.

Sept. 17 -21: Media Literacy

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Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
Paragraph Topics 

Fri. Sept. 21 DUE Today Scams Crossword and 4 paragraphs

• We're in the new K-Library computer lab today.
• The assignment is a creative writing/video captioning assignment.
• You will caption your uploaded video with narrative content that "puts you at the scene." Here's one writing idea: Winning a trip to _____________ was an amazing / unforgettable / disappointing experience.
• STEP 1: select a video (35 seconds or longer) from :
• Wikimedia Commons (Video Collection)
• Copy or save the video file (with extension such as .ogg) to your desktop. Upload the video to DotSub.com and caption the video with a paragraph (6 - 10 sentences long). ***Use your writing code as the title to identify your video.
• (completion mark  /6)

Thurs. Sept. 20
- 20 min. for silent reading, paragraph and crossword completion.
- Read the Social Smarts booklet (graphic novel style).
- In a group of 4 to 5 students, write a list of 10 evaluative or comprehension style questions to accompany the booklet.
- After the questions have been listed on one paper, create a list of ten possible responses to your questions.
10 Questions and Answers DUE THIS CLASS

Wed. Sept. 19 DUE Today A Tale of Two Media project
- 25 min. for silent reading and / or paragraph and crossword puzzle completion.
- View Avoiding Plagiarism DVD

Something for nothing from Red Magma

- Learn about Creative Commons 
- Wikimedia Commons is an example of a site where photo and video media are available for sharing.
- Remember that even if you are using Creative Commons licensed works in your assignments, these should be cited to avoid plagiarism.  Learn more about plagiarism:

 

Tues. Sept. 18

Blk. B: View second half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.
Blk. D:
- This is your final computer lab class to complete A Tale of Two Media project 


Mon. Sept. 17

Blk. B: View first half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.

Blk. D: View second half of copyright documentary.
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.

Sept. 10 -14: Media Literacy

Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)
Paragraph Topics 

Fri. Sept. 14
Blk. D: 
- Review terms: copyright, copyleft, public domain.
- View 45 min. of the NFB Documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto
- Also available on YouTube.
Blk. B:
- This is your final computer lab class to complete A Tale of Two Media project
 
Thurs.  Sept. 13 - Media Scams
- Video: Media literacy
- Start work on the Scams to Avoid crossword puzzle. Use the Scams to Avoid booklet to find the answers.

Wed. Sept. 12 - Advertising Media
- 20 minutes of silent reading
- Killing Us Software 3 (video in class) looks at the portrayal of women in advertising.
- Discussion of film. Write your third paragraph today. See the following paragraph suggestion or select another topic from the list above.
- Paragraph question: Do you agree or disagree with Jean Kilbourne’s analysis of the portrayal of women in advertising?


Mon. Sept. 10 - Tues. Sept. 11, 2012 - Project Lab Classes
- Continue work in the lab on A Tale of Two Media project
- View some example slides
- The project template can be selected into your Google Docs account.
- You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca
- Question: Is a corn field new media? Check out the world's biggest QR code. 

Sept. 4 - 7, 2012: Media Literacy

Fri. Sept. 7 - Old Media, New Media and Participatory Culture

- Introduce A Tale of Two Media project
- Start work in the lab on A Tale of Two Media project
- View some example slides
- The project template can be selected into your Google Docs account.
- You can use your school web mail account to set up a Google Docs account. Your school email is: first initial last name@skss.sd73.bc.ca

Thurs. Sept. 6 - Old Media, New Media and Participatory Culture 

- Review the English 10 paragraph assignments
- 45 minutes to complete two paragraphs. Use your writing code, not your name. Hand in two paragraphs this class.
- Review the Tale of Two Media Project. You will have 4 to 5 classes to plan and complete this project ( 47 marks ). You will have lab time to work on this.

Wed. Sept. 5 - Old Media, New Media and Participatory Culture 

- 25 min. of silent reading
- Review summer bingo stories
- Understand the distinctions between old media and new media.
- Create a comparative mind map diagram representing types of old and new media that you consume and produce.
-Write two paragraphs:
---Compare/contrast "old" and "new" media types (formal style)
---Discuss examples of "old" and "new" media that you prefer (informal style)
---OR discuss a few of the interesting summer experiences you and/or others in this class enjoyed.


Tues. Sept. 4 - Welcome to English 10.
Today we will review the course outline and expectations.
Discussion Items:

• Seating plan
• Course blog
• Silent reading
• Study block 
• Academic aspirations
• Evaluation 
• Assignment completion
• Essays
• Tests
• Re-writes / add-on assignment
  
• Government final exam
• Email contact (assignments only)
• Literary theme(s) of this course: overcoming challenges, power dynamics
• Media literacy unit: new / old media; participatory culture; copyright / copyleft; media scams; social media ethics / law

June 11 - 15: Finding Forrester / Final Week

***EN 10 Provincial Exam: Fri. June 22 9:00 - 11:00 JP Gym***

***FINAL  DEADLINE for assignment completion is Thurs. June 14*** 
***Finding Forrest ch. 8-19 quiz on Mon. June 11 (30 marks)***  

Fri. June 15 - Double block
- practice reading comprehension article and questions
- literary terms review crossword
- Lab 120 is booked:

• Option #1: More provincial e-exam practice. Find links at the top of the right column.
• Option #2: Continue to blog. Create your own blog to share your interests, art, or adventures. It's free and easy.
• Option #3: Review Literary Terms that could be on the provincial exam.
  
  • Elements of Poetry Review
  • Interactive Literary Elements Handbook
  • Review of Literary Term
• Option #4: Internet Safety. If this topic interested you in class, visit CyberNetrix.

Wed. June 13 - Thurs. June 14

- Start viewing what Popular Mechanics called one of the "ten most prophetic sci-fi movies ever" - The Truman Show.
 
Tues. June 12
- finish course assignments in the lab.

Mon. June 11

- Finish Finding Forrester movie - Ch. 8-19 quiz - library time for reading and / assignment completion. 

June 4 - 8: Finding Forrester

***EN 10 Provincial Exam: Fri. June 22 9:00 - 11:00 JP Gym***
***FINAL  DEADLINE for assignment completion is Thurs. June 14*** 
***Finding Forrest ch. 8-19 quiz on Mon. June 11 (30 marks)***  

Thurs. June 7 - Fri. June 8, 2012
- 25 min. reading and assignment completion time.
- We'll continue watching the next 45 minutes of the movie Finding Forrester.

Wed. June 6, 2012
- sample poetry provincial exam practice exercise
- We'll watch the first 45 minutes of the movie Finding Forrester.
 

Tues. June 5, 2012
- Review ch. 8, 11 and 13 answers for Finding Forrester.- Finish your Ch. 9, 10 and 12 assignments (due Thursday)
- Start the chapter 14 - 19 worksheet.
**Answers will not be posted for these questions. However, you can bring this sheet with the answers you've written into the final novel quiz on Monday, June 11.


Mon. June 4, 2012 Today is BlackOutSpeakOut Day

- 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 about this project. Then, go to Project Implicit and complete surveys of your choice. 
- After participating, work on:
completing the chapter 9, 10 and 12 assignments or do a practice e-exam for the English 10 provincial exam.
- Homework: Finish reading ch. 12 of Finding Forrester for Tuesday.

May 28 - June 1: Finding Forrester

***Finding Forrester Quiz on ch. 1-7 on Thurs. May 31***
***EN 10 Provincial Exam: Fri. June 22 9:00 - 11:00 JP Gym***

Fri. June 1, 2012

- 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 about this project. Then, go to Project Implicit and complete surveys of your choice. 
- After participating, work on:
completing the chapter 9, 10 and 12 assignments or do a practice e-exam for the English 10 provincial exam.
- Homework: Finish reading ch. 10 (Part 1) of Finding Forrester for Monday.



Thurs. May 31 Ch. 1-7 quiz today
- Write chapter 1 - 7 quiz.
- 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.

Wed. May 30, 2012
Read chapters 1 - 7 for Thursday
- Ethical dilemma group exercise
- Take an aerial tour of New York City (setting of Finding Forrester). Can you spot any famous landmarks?
- Review characters and answers for chapters 3 to 7.
- Start chapter 8 reading. 


Tues. May 29, 2012
Read chapters 1 - 7 for Thursday

- Ethical dilemma group exercise

- Review characters and answers to chapter 1 - 3 questions of Finding Forrester.
- The author, James W. Ellison, has written the novelizations for several films.
- Continue reading Finding Forrester. 
 
Mon. May 28, 2012
- Read chapters 1 - 5 of Finding Forrester.
- Review character notes.
- 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.

• 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.