May 30 - June 3: Finding Forrester

QUIZ (25): ch. 1-7 Finding Forrester on Fri. June 3 (10 character matching; 15 M/C)

Fri. June 3, 2016
- Ch. 1-7 quiz today
- Start reading chapter 8 and working on the questions.
- You will need to hand in answers for ch. 9, 10 and 12 questions (52 marks).

Wed. June 1 - Thurs. June 2 (Review for Ch. 1-7 quiz on Friday)
- Take an aerial tour of New York City (setting of Finding Forrester). Can you spot any famous landmarks? You can also go on a virtual bike ride of the boroughs.
- Review characters and answers to chapter 4-7 questions of Finding Forrester.
- Continue reading chapters 6 and 7 of Finding Forrester.
- If finished chapter 7, start reading from chapter 8.

Mon.May 30 - Tues. May 31 , 2016  Ch. 1-7 answers
- 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.
- Read chapters 1 - 4 of Finding Forrester and work on the chapter questions.

• 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.

May 24 - 27, 2016: The Chrysalids

DUE Tues. May 24: Chrysalids Sentence Combining
Wed. May 25 - Thurs. May 26 - In-class essay:  all materials provided in class
Fri. May 27 - The Chrysalids: ch. 13 - 17 quiz (25 marks)

Fri. May 27, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
 Chapter summaries.  Chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17.
- Quiz (25) on ch. 13 - 17
- Finish essays and overdue May assignments.

Wed. May 25 - Thurs. May 26, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- In-class essay.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.
- review the comma splice and fused run-on sentence exercise. Complete and check your responses. There will be 10 marks on identifying and correcting these types of run-on sentences on Monday's quiz
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17. 
- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." 
Song lyrics quoted from ch. 16 p. 182   

Tues. May 24, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Essay preparation:
- 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.
 - Finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay this week. Quotes sheet due today.
- Continue reading the novel or listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17. 

May 17 - 20, 2016: The Chrysalids

QUIZ Fri. May 20 - Ch. 7-12 (25 marks) - 10 matching on characters; 15 multiple choice
Quotes sheet due Fri. May 20.

Fri. May 20, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Chapter summaries.
- Quiz on ch. 7-12 today.
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17.
- Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12
- View the documentary - Watch the Skies!:Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us




Wed. May 18 - Thurs. May 19, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- Start work on Chrysalids Sentence Combining
- Continue reading ch. 7 to 12.
-  Work on chapter 7 to 12 questions and answers.


Tues. May 17, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Review character sheet and work on ch. 7 to 12 questions and answers.
- Start work on 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. Quotes sheet due Fri. May 20.
-Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12

May 9 - 13: The Chrysalids

DUE Mon. May 9 - Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel evaluaton assignment.  
QUIZ Fri. May 13 - The Chrysalids ch. 1-6 / Wyndham biography notes

Fri. May 13, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- Review notes for the quiz today.
- Quiz on ch. 1-6 story details and matching on John Wyndham. 
- Continue reading The Chrysalids novel; work on the ch. 7 - 12 questions.

Thurs. May 12, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Continue reading / listening to The Chrysalids novel.
- Review chapter  answers to chapters 1- 6. Also, review John Wyndham  answers for tomorrow's quiz.


Wed. May 11, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

- Finish viewing the John Wyndham biography and taking notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6
- Review answers to chapters 1 and 2; complete ch. 3 - 6 questions.
- Read up to the end of chapter 6 for Friday.
- 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
- Interestingly, Wyndham's novel Web, which was turned down for publication before his death, was later published ten years after his death.
 
 

Tues. May. 10, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

- Continue reading chapters 2 to 4 of The Chrysalids novel for Friday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)
- Continue viewing the John Wyndham biography and taking notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6

Mon. May. 9, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. 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)
- John Wyndham biography and notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6

May 2 - 6: Romeo and Juliet

DUE Fri. May 6 - Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Project
DUE Mon. May 9 - Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel evaluaton assignment.

Fri. May 6, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- View part two of Shakespeare Uncovered (25 min.).
- Using the graphic novel adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, complete the graphic novel evaluation assignment. (20 marks) DUE Mon. May 9

Thurs. May 5, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- View part one of Shakespeare Uncovered (25 min.).
- Using the graphic novel adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, complete the graphic novel evaluation assignment. (20 marks) DUE Mon. May 9


Mon. May 2 - Wed. May 4, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- The computer lab is booked to work on the Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Adaptation Project.

- Sign in to your Google Drive 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.
Saving Character Images: Menu - Accessories - Screenshot - Select a Region 

- 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.

Apr. 25 - 29, 2016: Romeo and Juliet

QUIZ (30) Mon. Apr. 25 - Elizabethan Theatre and Introduction to Romeo and Juliet 
DUE Thurs. Apr. 28 - Wedding vows - at least 8 lines including underlined and labelled alliteration, personification, simile, and metaphor (10)

Fri. Apr. 29, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- The computer lab is booked to work on the Romeo and Juliet Superheroes Adaptation Project.

- Sign in to your Google Drive 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.
Saving Character Images: Menu - Accessories - Screenshot - Select a Region 

- 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.

Thurs. Apr. 28, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- Finish watching Romeo and Juliet (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version). 

Wed. Apr. 27, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- View introduction DVD Romeo and Juliet: Program 4 
- Finish writing the Romeo and Juliet wedding vows (at least 8 lines of authentically affectionate script lines for both characters). This is a creative writing assignment that must include underlined and labelled examples of alliteration, personification, simile, and metaphor (10). Due on Thurs. Apr. 28.
- Continue reading the graphic novel if you've finished other assignments.


Tues. Apr. 26, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

25 min. for graphic novel reading OR finishing overdue introductory questions.
- Continue watching Romeo and Juliet (1968 Franco Zeffirelli version). 
- Start Romeo and Juliet wedding vows. Include underlined and labelled examples of alliteration, personification, simile, and metaphor (10). Due on Thurs. Apr. 28.


Mon. Apr. 25, 2016  - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- Quiz
- 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).

Apr. 19 - 22: Romeo and Juliet

DUE Thurs. Apr. 21 -  Romeo and Juliet Intro Ques.

Thurs. Apr. 21 - Fri. Apr. 22 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- 15 - 20 min. for completion of your Romeo and Juliet Introduction questions OR read from the graphic novels.
 - View 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. 20, 2016 - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- What is Tragedy? DVD review of the historical roots of this genre.
- Finish your Romeo and Juliet Introduction questions OR read from the graphic novels for the rest of the class.

Tues. Apr. 19, 2016  - Romeo and Juliet Online Play  Simplified Romeo and Juliet

- start work on the Romeo and Juliet Intro Ques.
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)