Dec. 16 - 20: Science Fiction Reviews

Character Awards worksheet DUE Mon. Dec. 16th 
Final DEADLINE for 2013 term 2 work is Fri. Jan. 10, 2014.
 
Thurs. Dec. 19 - Fri. Dec. 20
- We'll be viewing  The Truman Show.  Following completion of the movie, we'll complete the movie review and discuss ethical issues and documentary-like elements of this film through discussion of questions from the study guide.
- Popular Mechanics calls The Truman Show one of the ten most prophetic science fiction movies ever made. What connections can you make between this movie and our media studies unit?
 
Wed. Dec. 18
- 15 min. gallery walk to examine the mind maps created on the theme of "duty."
--Write a complete sentence thesis statement that answers the question: What are the three most important duties of an individual in society today?
- Then write two more complete sentence thesis statements connected to the theme of duty: one must refer to literature title studied in this class; one must reference a character from one of the texts (Romeo and Juliet, Animal Farm; The Chrysalids).
- View the DVD Test Anxiety.

Tues. Dec. 17
- Run-on sentence review exercises.
- Library group discussion: Making connections
--- At tables in the library :
-----1. Look up the word "duty."
-----2. In a group, discuss how the concept of "duty" connects to Animal Farm, Romeo and Juliet, and The Chrysalids.
-----3. On a sheet of poster paper, create a collaborative mind map to reflect the connections your group has made involving these three texts and the concept of duty.

Mon. Dec. 16
- The Chrysalids character awards discussion.
- Complete the book review assignment for the novel The Chrysalids.
- Finish viewing Watch the Skies documentary on science fiction.

Dec. 9 - 13: The Chrysalids

QUIZ ch. 13-17 on Wed. Dec. 11 (25) Review ch. 13 - 17 answers
In-class essay: Thurs. Dec. 12 (D), Fri. Dec. 13 (A)
Character Awards worksheet DUE Mon. Dec. 16th 

Fri. Dec. 13, 2013
Blk. A - writes in-class essay today
Blk. D - completes library sci-fi book search
Finish The Chrysalids Character Awards worksheet. (Due Mon. Dec. 16th) 

Thurs. Dec. 12, 2013
Blk. D - writes in-class essay today
Blk. A - completes library sci-fi book search
Finish The Chrysalids Character Awards worksheet. (Due Mon. Dec. 16th) 

Wed. Dec. 11, 2013-  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

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

Song lyrics quoted from ch. 16 p. 182  
- 20 min. of study time before writing quiz 3 on ch. 13-17
- When finished the quiz, work on The Chrysalids Character Awards worksheet.
- Continue viewing Watch the Skies documentary on science fiction.


Tues. Dec. 10, 2013 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Review ch. 13 - 17 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.

Mon. Dec. 9, 2013 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Comma splice and fused run-on sentence exercise. Complete and check your responses.
- Finish reading the novel and complete the ch. 13-17 questions.
The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
CBC podcast on 3D Printers
Watch the Skies documentary

Dec. 3 - 6: The Chrysalids

Ch. 7-12 quiz (25 marks) on Fri. Dec. 6 (Review characters and chapter answers)
DUE Wed. Dec. 4 Chrysalids Sentence Combining

Fri. Dec. 6, 2013 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

Blk. A - Participate in speed debating activity today.
Blks. A and D: Quiz today on ch. 7-12 with 10 character matching questions.
Blk. D - Continue reading and work on ch. 13 - 17 questions.
Speed debating paragraph assignment:
Write a 6-10 sentence persuasive paragraph in formal third person style arguing one side of one of the speed debate topics.

Thurs. Dec. 5, 2013 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

-  Review ch. 7 to 12 answers.
Blk. A - finish reading through at least chapter 12 and study the character note sheet for the quiz tomorrow. Prepare for speed debating activity tomorrow.
Blk. D - Participate in speed debating activity today.
Speed debating paragraph assignment:
Write a 6-10 sentence persuasive paragraph in formal third person style arguing one side of one of the speed debate topics.

Wed. Dec. 4, 2013 - 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.
- Hand in Chrysalids Sentence Combining
- Continue reading and finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay next week.
- Continue working on the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.  Finish reading ch. 11 for Thursday.
- 2012 book review discussion of The Chrysalids.
The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12 
- Blk. D will prepare speed debating topic notes for Thursday.

Tues. Dec. 3, 2013 - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

- Start work on Chrysalids Sentence Combining
- Continue reading and finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay next week.
- Continue working on the Ch. 7 - 12 questions.  Finish reading ch. 10 for Wednesday.
The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12

Nov. 25 - 29: The Chrysalids

Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Project DUE Mon. Nov. 25
QUIZ (25 marks) on Fri. Nov. 29: The Chrysalids ch. 1-6 and John Wyndham
DUE Fri. Nov. 29: 2 good copy paragraphs / 4 rough copies (20 marks)

Fri. Nov. 29, 2013 - 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
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6

Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013  - The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.
- Review answers to chapter questions.
- Finish reading chapters 1 - 6 before tomorrow's quiz.
- Start work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6

Wed. Nov. 27, 2013 - 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.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6

Tues. Nov. 26, 2013 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. Nov. 25, 2013 The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of The Chrysalids novel for Tuesday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)

Nov. 18 - 22: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet Wedding Vows DUE on Tues. Nov. 19
Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Contest: Deadline is Jan. 15, 2014 / Previous winners
 
Wed. Nov. 20 - Fri. Nov. 22 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.
Important: Do not start editing the worksheet until you have clicked the button to import the document. 
Important: Start at Part 3. Then complete Parts 1, 2 and 4.

- 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. Nov. 19  
- Blk. A: Finish the wedding vows and start work on the graphic novel assignment.
- Blk. D: Assembly this class. Hand in Romeo and Juliet wedding vows.

Mon. Nov. 18
- 25 min. for work on the Romeo and Juliet wedding vow assignment.
Write 3/4 of a page of believable wedding vow script lines for Romeo and Juliet. You may use modern English or try to simulate Elizabethan English. Your lines must include at least four different literary techniques that are underlined and identified in the margin (eg. simile, metaphor, allusion, personification, alliteration, etc.).
This is a creative writing exercise; these lines should emphasize the characters' strong feelings and emotions.
- Continue viewing  the Romeo and Juliet movie with captioning.

Nov. 12 - 15: Romeo and Juliet

Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Contest: Deadline is Jan. 15, 2014 / Previous winners
QUIZ: Elizabethan Theatre (30) on Tuesday. Nov. 12

Fri. Nov. 15 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 III and IV (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version).

 

Thurs. Nov. 14
- Romeo and Juliet plot summary video
- What is Tragedy? DVD review of the historical roots of this genre.
- 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. Nov. 12 - Wed. Nov. 13
- Finish viewing final scene of Shakespeare In Love
- 25 minutes for Act I graphic novel reading or finish the Romeo and Juliet Intro Ques.
- Write the Elizabethan Theatre quiz (30).
- Another adaptation
- Review overhead notes: Prologue (in iambic pentameter)
 

Nov. 4 - 8: Animal Farm / Romeo and Juliet

Term 1 deadline is Wed. Nov. 6th.
Animal Farm Unit Test on Mon. Nov. 4
Animal Farm Questions and Answers for review.
Animal Farm test paragraph question
George Orwell biography questions and answers.

Thurs. Nov. 7 - Fri. Nov. 8, 2013 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet
- 30 min. for assignment completion, reading of the Romeo and Juliet graphic novels, and discussion of the movie questions.
- Continue viewing 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. Nov. 6, 2013
- 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.

Tues. Nov. 5, 2013
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)

-  Mon. Nov. 4, 2013 - Animal Farm novel test today. 
- 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 and Juliet Intro Ques.