May 21 - 24: Science Fiction Reviews

Fri. May 24
- Today, we'll finish viewing  The Truman Show.  Following completion of the movie, we'll explore questions about the ethical issues and documentary-like elements of this film through discussion of questions from the study guide.

Thurs. May 23
- In groups, discuss and explain your responses to ethical dilemma scenario #2
- Complete the book review assignment for the novel The Chrysalids.
- Today, we'll watch the next 30 min. of The Truman Show.

Wed. May 22
- In groups, discuss and explain your responses to ethical dilemma scenario #1
- Complete the book review assignment for the novel The Chrysalids.
- Today, we'll watch the second 30 min. of The Truman Show.

Tues. May 21

- Complete the book review assignment for the novel The Chrysalids.
- Today, we'll watch the first 30 min. of The Truman Show.
- The Truman Show has been called one of the ten most prophetic science fiction movies ever made. What do you think this statement means?
We will watch The Truman Show this week and complete the movie review activity. Consider the following questions:

• Do you think this movie should be classified as science fiction? Why or why not?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about the media?
• What ethical statement do you think this movie is making?

May 13 - 16: The Chrysalids

Novel Quiz on ch. 13 -17  on Wed. May 15 (25 marks)
In-class essay on Thursday, May 16 on The Chrysalids novel.
Watch the Skiies Documentary 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Thurs. May 16 -  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- In-class five paragraph novel essay today. You may use your prepared quotes sheet and your axiom outline sheet.
- You will receive the essay criteria sheet and the first paragraph for the essay.

Wed. May 15 -  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Write the ch. 13 - 17 quiz (25 marks).
- Library class today. Use this class to complete the Sci-Fi author activity sheet, read and complete any missing term 2 assignments.

Tues. May 14 -  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review ch. 15 - 17 answers
- Comma splice and fused run-on sentence exercise. Complete and check your responses. 

- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." 

Song lyrics quoted from ch. 16 p. 182  
**Continue your essay outline preparation and novel reading:

- Consult the "List of Discoveries" to select three alternative axioms for inclusion in David Strorm's home. If you're unable to attend class, you can make selections from this list of quotes.
- In preparation for the upcoming in-class essay, list your three axiom selections on your axiom outline sheet. In the box beside each axiom, write a paragraph topic sentence using the axiom in quotation marks. Then, in point form, list three reasons for each axiom selected.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.

Mon. May 13 -  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review ch. 13 - 14 answers
- Consult the "List of Discoveries" to select three alternative axioms for inclusion in David Strorm's home. If you're unable to attend class, you can make selections from this list of quotes.
- In preparation for the upcoming in-class essay, list your three axiom selections on your axiom outline sheet. In the box beside each axiom, write a paragraph topic sentence using the axiom in quotation marks. Then, in point form, list three reasons for each axiom selected.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.

May 6 -10: The Chrysalids

sentence combining sheet (12 marks) DUE Thurs. May 9 
QUIZ on ch. 7 - 12 on Fri. May 10 (25 marks)
The Chrysalids quotes sheet (5 marks) is DUE Fri. May 10

Fri. May 10  - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Quiz 2 (ch. 7 - 12)
- Start the Ch. 13 - 17 questions.
- Finish the overdue sentence combining sheet (12 marks) and hand it in this class.
- View Watch the Skies!: Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us. Complete documentary below:
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4  

Thurs. May 9  - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

-  Review ch. 10 to 12 answers.
-  Finish and hand in the sentence combining sheet (12 marks) DUE Thurs. May 9
 - Hand in The Chrysalids quotes sheet (overdue).
-  Carry on with the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.
- 2012 book review discussion of The Chrysalids

Wed. May 8  - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

-  Review ch. 7 to 9 answers.
-  Start the sentence combining sheet (12 marks) DUE Thurs. May 9
 - Hand in The Chrysalids quotes sheet.
-  Carry on with the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.

Tues. May 7 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Review the characters in the novel. The next quiz on ch. 7 - 12 will have ten matching questions on the characters. 
- Read Ch. 7 - 9 and complete ch. 7 - 9 questions of The Chrysalids
 - Continue reading and work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet.

Mon. May 6 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Continue reading chapters 7 - 9 and work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet.
- Start the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.

Apr. 29 - May 3: The Chrysalids

Chrysalids Quiz ch 1-6 (25): Fri. May 3 (15 m/c on story; 10 matching on author)
 
Fri. May 3 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Ch. 1-6 quiz (25 marks)
- Continue reading and work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet.
- Start the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.
- 2012 book review discussion of The Chrysalids

Thurs. May 2 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review answers to chapters 3 to 6.
- Finish reading chapters 1 - 6 before tomorrow's quiz.
- Work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet.


Wed. May 1 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review answers to chapters 1 and 2
- Read up to the end of chapter 5
- Background on John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
Tues. Apr. 30 The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Review answers for John Wyndham questions.
- Finish reading chapter 4 of The Chrysalids novel for Wednesday.
- Answer the chapter The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6

 Mon. Apr. 29, 2013 The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of The Chrysalids novel for Tuesday.
- Answer the chapter The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)

Apr. 22 - 26: Romeo and Juliet

Wedding Vows (10) marks DUE Wed. Apr. 24
Graphic Novel evaluation assignment. (20 marks) DUE Fri. Apr. 26

Wed. Apr. 24 - Fri. Apr. 26 Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- The computer lab is booked for these classes.

- Sign in to your Google Documents account.

- Click on the project template. Select the "Use this template" button to import this project into your account.

- Read the instructions carefully and edit the project template to develop all required elements for your synopsis of a superheroes adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

Tues. Apr. 23 Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet
-  finish writing the wedding vows for Romeo and Juliet (10 marks) DUE Wed. Apr. 24.
- Using the graphic novel adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, complete the graphic novel evaluation assignment. (20 marks) DUE Fri. Apr. 26

Mon. Apr. 22 Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- 20 min. for preview reading or assignment completion
- Review overhead notes on Act IV and Act V
- Finish watching Romeo and Juliet (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).
- Start writing the wedding vows for Romeo and Juliet (10 marks) DUE Wed. Apr. 24.
This is a creative writing assignment: The vows  must be at least eight lines of authentically passionate (not mocking) script format writing that include at least four different literary techniques (simile, metaphor, alliteration, allusion, personification, etc.). These techniques must be underlined and identified. Example: Juliet, you are the light that shines into my heart (metaphor).

Apr. 16 - 19: Romeo and Juliet

Fri. Apr. 19 Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- 20 min. for preview reading or assignment completion
- Review overhead notes on Act III and Act IV
- Watch Romeo and Juliet Acts II and III (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).

 

Thurs. Apr. 18
- Romeo and Juliet plot summary video
- Review overhead notes on Act I and Act II
- Who's Who in Verona overhead notes
- Watch Romeo and Juliet Act I Scenes 1-3 (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).


Tues. Apr. 16 - Wed. Apr. 17
- Review overhead notes: Prologue (in iambic pentameter) 
- Finish the Romeo and Juliet Intro Ques.
- 25 minutes for Act I graphic novel reading.
- Finish the Romeo and Juliet Intro Ques.
 

Apr. 8 - 12: Animal Farm / Romeo and Juliet

Patchwork Poem (15) is now overdue
Animal Farm Test (100) on Tues. Apr. 9 
Term DEADLINE: Wed. Apr. 10 

Animal Farm Questions and Answers for review.
Animal Farm test paragraph question

Fri. Apr. 12 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- Finish viewing the movie Shakespeare In Love.

Thurs. Apr. 11 
- Today, view the Globe Theatre video in class
-  25 min. for assignment completion or graphic novel Romeo and Juliet reading.
 - Start the movie Shakespeare In Love. Note: This film is not historically accurate. (It is a fictional comedy of how Shakespeare's life may have been while he was writing Romeo and Juliet). Observe the settings, costumes and theatre structure.

Wed. Apr.10
Today, we'll take a virtual tour of the Globe Theatre (Source). View the Interactive Globe.
Make notes on the handout. Read Shakespeare: What's Your Sign?
After the tour, see:

See also:
Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (A Kennedy Center video)


- Animal Farm novel test today. Tues. Apr. 9
- Animal Farm novel test (100): George Orwell T / F (10); Historical matching (10); vocabulary (10); multiple choice (64); paragraph (6).
- when finished your test, start work on the Romeo & Juliet Intro Ques.

Mon. Apr. 8 - Animal Farm online novel / Animal Farm Audio Book (abridged)
- Finish reading Animal Farm .
- Finish viewing Animal Farm movie. Test on Tuesday.