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2009/09/16 | Homework All of Mr. Ferland’s classes are invited to visit http://moodle.assumptionlions.com for an up-to-date listing of homework and downloads for his courses. |
Grade 10 English ENG2D1 | |
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2009/09/14 | Reality TV Therapy This article studies the impact of reality tv on society. |
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2009/09/14 | Introduction to Reality TV |
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2009/09/14 | Reality TV Assignment Students will spend the next two days working on a reality tv research project and presentation. |
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2009/09/14 | Just Lather That’s All Day 2 Today we took up last day's work and read "Universal Soldier" and discussed its meaning. We also looked more closely at the setting of the story, "Just Lather, That's All" considering details of time, place, building, appeals to senses and the weather. Assignment: questions #3-7 (see attached). |
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2009/09/11 | Truman Show Reflection Today we finished watching the Truman Show and discussed some of its elements. Students were given their second media journal assignment (see attached). Students will be working in the computer lab on Tuesday and Wednesday and will require their computer login information. |
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2009/09/11 | Just Lather, That’s All Today we read and discussed “The Elements of a Short Story” (see attached). Page 52 - we completed #1 together and students are required to complete #3 and 4 for homework. |
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2009/09/10 | The Truman Show We reviewed the characteristics of a critical thinker and began watching The Truman Show. |
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2009/09/10 | Introduction to the Short Story Today the students discussed theme and some elements of poetry applying them to Staind's song "Me". The students read the story "Just Lather, That's All" and learned about The History of the Short Story (see attached). |
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2009/09/10 | Take Me As I Am |
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2009/09/10 | No One Knows Who I Am |
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2009/09/10 | Lost in the Darkness |
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2009/09/10 | Facade |
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2009/09/09 | A Song Worthy of Study Your first assignment, "A Song Worthy of Study" (see attachment) is due on Wednesday of next week. Be sure to locate a song with which you connect and find meaning. This file should be able to load without need of external applications on your computer. A further option is to view the file in the library at school and copy or print the document. |
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2009/09/09 | Student Questionnaire If you left your questionnaire behind or were absent, you can print a new copy using the attachment. |
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2009/09/09 | An Introduction to Critical Thinking Attached please find the powerpoint presentation used in class today. In the presentation you will find a page for your first media journal entry. The file has been saved to a show format which should allow it to run without any external application. A further option is to view the document in the library at school and copy or print it. Complete the journal for tomorrow. |
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2009/09/09 | Media Student Survey Attached is a copy of the media survey for those who lost it or were not present in class today. Complete the survey and hand it in tomorrow unless of course you completed it today. |
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2009/09/08 | Course Information Sheet Taking the media course and you'd like your very own copy of the course information sheet. Click on the attachment. |
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2009/09/08 | Course Information Sheet Click on the link to download your very own course information sheet suitable for printing. |
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2009/06/12 | ISU and Work Book All course work is due by the end of the period on Monday. |
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2009/06/12 | Next Week On Monday and Tuesday, we will complete the ISU presentations and review activities for the exam. Period 1 will write the final exam on Wednesday, June 17th at 9:00 a.m. Period 2 will write the final in English on Thursday, June 18th at 9:00 a.m. |
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2009/06/11 | Book Talk Presentations Due to the school mass tomorrow morning (9:00 a.m.), first period will not have any time in their regular classroom. We will complete the book talk presentations on Monday and Tuesday. Take some time to review your notes on the works studied this term. |
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2009/06/11 | Monday’s Deadline On Monday, students will be expected to have their ISU completed and ready to hand in. Also, reading booklets (all 4 activities) are due by the end of class Monday. |
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2009/06/08 | ISU Today students were provided with the last two steps in completing their ISU projects. |
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2009/06/08 | Exam Prep & Media Literacy By now all summatives should be completed and submitted except for the upcoming Book Talk elements of the ISU which will commence on Thursday. Attached is the exam preparation overhead that we read and discussed in class today. In class today, we discussed how ideas and merchandise are marketed using commercials and slogans. |
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2009/06/05 | ISU Essay Today the students completed their ISU essays. On Monday, we will be working on media literacy. Book Talks begin Thursday, June 11. |
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2009/06/02 | ISU Essay Due to popular request, the students will have until Friday to complete their ISU novel essay. REMEMBER, that the ISU Book Talks will commence on Thursday, June 11. The book report as outlined on the attached handout focuses on your knowledge of the novel and its author, your creative response and your ability to communicate effectively. |
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2009/06/01 | Preparing for Grade 10 Exam in English Attached you will find a review of important information for the final exam. We will discuss this sheet next week in class. |
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2009/06/01 | Reflection #9 Reflect on article, "Australians Happiest People in the World" |
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2009/06/01 | ISU Essay Today and for the next two days students will be working in class on their thematic ISU essays. |
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2009/05/29 | Reflection #8 Identify the powers of the characters on Heroes. If you could have any one of those powers, which would you choose? Why? Which power would least interest you? |
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2009/05/29 | Mother to Son 1. Read the poem "Mother to Son" on page 205 in the Elements of English 10 book. 2. Page 206: 1, 2, 3 ON MONDAY remember to bring your ISU reflections, your Fahrenheit 451 essay and other materials needed in order to write your ISU thematic essay. You will have time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to write the essay. Remember that you ISU book talks will begin on Thursday, June 11. |
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2009/05/28 | Poetry Project 1. Working with a partner or in a triad, select a poem and complete the following activities. 2. Record the rhyme scheme (if one exists). 3. Copy the first stanza and record the stressed and unstressed syllables (if a regular meter exists) 4. Using no less than 3 sentences, explain the meaning of the poem. 5. Identify 3 lines you feel are key to understanding the poem. 6. Discuss the use of poetic devices and sound devices used in the poem. |
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2009/05/26 | Reflection #6 What is your dream job? Why do you think this job would make you happy? |
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2009/05/26 | Reflection #7 Choose a fruit or vegetable that in some way matches your personality. Explain the connection. |
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2009/05/26 | Introduction to Poetry 1. Read and discussed the poem "Erosion" by E.J. Pratt. 2. Discussed characteristics of poetry and compared poetry to prose. 3. Reviewed literary devices used in poetry, specifically the following: simile, metaphor, personification, sybolism, hyperbole 4. Read and discussed "Sound Devices" (see attached). 5. Read "You Are Reading This too Fast" (page 1, Elements of English 10) 6. Read and discussed "Blood Rythms" (pp. 3-4, Elements of English 10) |
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2009/05/25 | Fahrenheit 451 Thematic Essay 1. Today was the final day for students to work on their Fahrenheit 451 thematic essay. Students were to submit them today or have them ready to be handed in tomorrow. Any student who does not have their essay ready tomorrow will be required to submit what they have completed by the close of tomorrow's class. |
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2009/05/22 | Assignment Dates Monday, May 25 - Research Project is due. (See April 22 attachment for details.) Thursday, June 11 - ISU Book Talks begin |
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2009/05/22 | Rubric for Research Project |
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2009/05/22 | Rubric for Theater Model |
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2009/05/22 | Rubrics Rubrics Rubrics The posted rubrics should assist you with your current assignments. RUBRIC FOR THEMATIC ESSAY |
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2009/05/20 | Fahrenheit 451 Test & Essay Today students wrote their final test on Fahrenheit 451 and received the balance of the class to work on their thematic essays. The essays are due this Friday. Students will be provided time on Thursday and Friday to finish them. Students were also given their final take home assignment which is an oral book report based on their ISU novel (see attached). These presentations will begin on Thursday, June 11. |
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2009/05/19 | Freedom Writers Reflection #4 Mrs. Gruwell's class had the woman who harbored Anne Frank during World War II visit her class. Write a reflection explaining what happens in this scene of the film. Also, explain what makes a person a hero according to her? How can you relate with her message? |
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2009/05/19 | Fahrenheit 451 Essay The students began work on this assignment on Friday. The essay is to be written in class. Students will have time tomorrow and Thursday to work on it. Fahrenheit 451 Test tomorrow on Parts 2 and 3 of the novel. |
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2009/05/19 | ISU Reflections Deadline All students have been asked to have their ISU reflections in no later than tomorrow if they are to be marked. This will allow me to have them marked in time for them to use the sheets when writing their ISU essay next week. Keep in mind that the original due date was May 4th and that they began their work early in March. The majority of students are not impacted by tomorrow's deadline since most students have already finished all four reflections. |
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2009/05/15 | Writing a Theme Paper #1 |
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2009/05/15 | Writing a Theme Paper Today students created a thesis and plan for a thematic paper about Fahrenheit 451. They next looked for quotes to be used in their essay. All 4 information sheets used are available below. |
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2009/05/15 | Writing a Theme Paper #2 |
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2009/05/15 | Writing a Theme Paper #3 |
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2009/05/15 | Writing a Theme Paper #4 |
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2009/05/14 | Fahrenheit 451, Part 3 1. Read and discussed "Dover Beach." This is the poem that brought Mildred's friend to tears. 2. Finish reading part three. 3. Fahrenheit 451 Test #2 will be on Wednesday. Research Project is due Monday, May 25. |
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2009/05/13 | Fahrenheit 451, Part 3 1. Today we discussed censorship and students were invited to state their opinions. We looked at a couple newspaper articles which could stimulate thought on the subject. 2. Read to the end of page 139. Have the remainder of the novel read for Friday. (Period 1 is reminded that questions 1-13 are due tomorrow). STUDENTS WILL BEGIN THEIR ISU ESSAYS AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK. ALL ISU REFLECTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE TIME WE BEGIN THE ESSAYS. NONE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ESSAY WRITING PROCESS HAS BEGUN. |
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2009/05/12 | Fahrenheit 451 Test Students wrote the test on part one of Fahrenheit 451 today. Be sure to have read up to page 130 of part three for tomorrow's lesson. REMINDER: Your research project is due by May 25. |
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2009/05/08 | Fahrenheit 451, Part Three 1. We began by listening to "Free Your Mind" by En Vogue and discussed how many people try to influence our beliefs and decisions including parents, friends and the media. 2. We reviewed major ideas and invents in part two of the novel. 3. Read on to page 130 and answer pertinent questions (see attached). |
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2009/05/08 | Reflection #2 Think back to the diary entries about students trying to fit in and what they did as part of their initiation in order to be accepted. Write a full page entry in your journal about "fitting in". |
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2009/05/07 | Fahrenheit 451, Part 2, Day 2 1. We spent much of the class dealing with how to structure a response to an essay question. We wrote a response as a class which studied the function of Clarisse in Fahrenheit 451. 2. Students then worked in groups to approach similar questions. 3. Read the rest of part 2 for tomorrow. REMEMBER THAT PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME ON FRIDAY, MAY 22. ALL ISU REFLECTIONS ARE NOW DUE! |
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2009/05/06 | Heroes, Episode 3 Choose one character. Retell that character's story through the first three episodes of Heroes. |
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2009/05/06 | Important Dates Monday, May 11 - trip for some students to see Romeo and Juliet in Toronto Tuesday, May 12 - test on Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 Monday, May 25 - research project due |
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2009/05/06 | Fahrenheit 451: Questions for Part Two |
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2009/05/06 | Freytag’s Analysis & Pyramid 1. Julius Caesar Tests were returned today. 2. We discussed key events and passages from the end of part 1 of Fahrenheit 451. 3. We read and discussed the handout, "Freytag's Analysis" (see attached) and created lists of key events which complicate Montag's journey in part one of the novel. 4. Read to page 80 of the novel and answer the pertinent questions from the question sheet. |
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2009/05/05 | Freedom Writers Day 2 1. We began by completing our characterization chart about Heroes. 2. I read several pages from the Freedom Writers Diary and had students choose their journals. 3. Students were asked to write a full page on how they see racism at work at our school or about a personal experience involving racism. |
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2009/05/05 | Fahrenheit 451, End of Part 1 1. Today students copied a note about conflict and themes in Fahrenheit 451. 2. They also discussed symbolism in the novel (see attached). 3. Finish reading part 1 of the novel and update your answers to the questions about Part 1. There will be a QUIZ about PART 1 of the novel on TUESDAY!! |
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2009/05/04 | Heroes Episode 2 1. Watch Heroes, Episode 2. 2. Complete character chart including names, descriptions and powers (if any) for each character. |
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2009/05/04 | Fahrenheit 451 Day 2 1. We began by reviewing what happens in the first 31 pages of the novel and considered signs that not all is well in the world of Fahrenheit 451. 2. Students worked in groups to look at ways of escape from the world & ways in which people experience and engage with the world, both in the novel and from personal experience. 3. Read pp. 31-40. |
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2009/05/01 | Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 1. In addition to reading and discussing the novel, students today copied a note entitled, "Fahrenheit 451: An Introduction." If you were not present please copy this note from a friend or ask to copy it in class next day. 2. Read the novel up to page 31 and answer all relevant questions from the question sheet. Monday - ISU Reflection #1 is due. Monday, May 25 - Research project due. |
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2009/04/30 | Characterization in the Contender 1. Create a chart comparing two characters from the novel. Include similarities and differences. 2. Complete handout about star-crossed lovers. |
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2009/04/30 | Fahrenheit 451 1. We began by watching the last bit of Equilibrium. 2. We listened to "Barriers" by David Arculeta and discussed the meaning of the song. 3. We looked at the definition of "censorship" and discussed why government and other governing bodies use censorship to steer people away from particular ideas and information. 4. We read the first 10 pages of Fahrenheit 451 and answered the first 6 questions (see attached). |
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2009/04/29 | Julius Caesar Test 1. Today the students wrote the remainder of the test. In order to keep things fair, those students not present will be writing an alternate test tomorrow. 2. Tomorrow we will begin our study of Fahrenheit 451. Students will be given the option of staying in the classroom or working in the library on their research project. 3. ISU Reflection #4 is due Monday, May 4. 4. Research Project is due Monday, May 25. |
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2009/04/28 | The Contender Chapters 15 & 16 1. Read Chapters 15 & 16. 2. Complete the handout based on your reading. 3. Read over "Make Love, Not Warcraft". |
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2009/04/28 | Research Projects The students worked on their research projects in the lab today. The projects are due Monday, May 25 and are valued at 10% of each student's total mark. ISU refection #4 is due Monday, May 4. Tomorrow students will write the remaining portion of their Julius Caesar Test. |
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2009/04/27 | Julius Caesar Test, Day Today the students wrote the first part of their Julius Caesar test. We could not complete the whole test because of the fire drill. Wednesday, April 29 - write the rest of the Julius Caesar test Monday, May 4 - last ISU reflection is due. Monday, May 25 - research project is due (Tuesday & Thursday we will be in the computer lab). |
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2009/04/22 | Research Project Julius Caesar Test Monday! Tuesday and Thursday students will be going to the computer lab to begin work on their research project (see attachment). Today we discussed the meaning of utopia and dystopia and continued viewing Equilibrium. |
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2009/04/21 | Julius Caesar Test Further Postponed Track and Field and the Garbage Clean-Up day has been changed to Thursday which promises better weather. Therefore, the Julius Caesar test will now be postponed until MONDAY. Today we discussed ways in which governments limit individual freedom and liberties in order to provide a safer environment. We watched the first thirty minutes of Equilibrium. |
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2009/04/20 | Julius Caesar Test Postponed 1. Due to a significant number of student being unavailable for tomorrow's test due to other commitments, the JULIUS CAESAR TEST IS POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY!! 2. Today we reviewed by playing a trivia game which covered loads of short answer type questions. 3. We reviewed the characteristics of a tragic hero. 4. We looked at how to approach essay questions. |
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2009/04/17 | JC Act 5 1. Read Act 5. 2. Answer the attached questions. * Please note, that you are not required to answer these questions in complete sentences. Brief, point for responses are more than fine. ISU REFLECTION #3 is due on Monday. ** I AM CONSIDERING MOVING TUESDAY'S JULIUS CAESAR TEST TO THURSDAY AS THERE WILL BE A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ABSENT ON TUESDAY. WE'LL TALK ABOUT THIS ON MONDAY. |
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2009/04/17 | Act 4, Scene 3 Read the rest of Act 4. Answer any 5 of the 9 questions. |
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2009/04/15 | Average Worker Wastes 2 Hours a Day 1. Read Chapter 13 of The Contender. 2. Complete worksheet on newspaper article. 3. Write a Letter. Identify the problem many workplaces have with people misusing work time. Identify some solutions to eleviate this problem. |
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2009/04/15 | Will the Real Julius Caesar please stand up? Today students attempted to study the character of Julius Caesar as seen by a variety of characters in the play. Students looked at this character as developed by the following characters/groups: Julius Caesar, friends of Julius Caesar, the conspirators. |
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2009/04/14 | The Contender Chapter 12 1. Read Chapter 12. 2. Complete the question sheet. |
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2009/04/14 | Act 3, Scene 4 & Act 4 Scenes 1 & 2 1. Read Act 3, Scene 4. 2. Read Act 4, Scenes 1 & 2. 3. Complete questions for Act 4, Scenes 1 & 2 (see attached) |
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2009/04/08 | Music Research Project Today and tomorrow we are working in room 1019 on music research projects. |
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2009/04/08 | Reminder for Tomorrow Remember that I won't be in periods 1 and 2 tomorrow because I will be bringing the chess team to a tournament. Bring your ISU novel and reflection sheets. You will have 30 minutes to work on these before completing a group activity. |
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2009/04/07 | Today’s Homework 1. Read Chapter 11 of The Contender. 2. Literacy Power G: p. 94, Part A and p. 95 Part D Meet in Room 1019 tomorrow. |
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2009/04/07 | JC Act 3, Scene 2 Read Act 3, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. Why does Antony's speech have a greater impact of the people of Rome? |
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2009/04/06 | Research & The Contender 1. All students are to have completed at least 4 research profiles of musicians by this Thursday. 2. Read The Contender, Chapter 11 |
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2009/04/06 | JC Act 3, Scene 1 Today I assessed how well students can read and comprehend Shakespeare using the notes in the text, but without assistance from the teacher. The students listened to Act 3, Scene 1 and were required to work independently on the questions attached. |
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2009/04/03 | JC Act 2, Scenes 2, 3, & 4 1. Read Act 2, Scenes 2, 3 & 4. 2. Respond to the attached questions. MONDAY: ISU Reflection #2 due. |
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2009/04/02 | The Contender - Chapter 10 Read Chapter Ten of the novel. Complete the handout. |
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2009/04/02 | ISU Update Congratulations of the completion of your literacy exam. Many of the students I spoke with felt very good about the test and how they felt they did. Remember, that on Monday, April 6th, your 2nd ISU reflection is due. Parents of students who have fallen behind will be notified. So, do yourself and a favour and hand it in on time. |
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2009/04/01 | JC Act 2, Scene 1 1. We took up the answers to the questions from the last assignment. 2. "I Walk Beside You" by Dream Theater was the song used to introduce Brutus'wife, Portia. 3. We listened to Act 2, Scene 1 and used the notes on the page to help with understanding. 4. Assigned questions about Act 2, Scene 1 (see attached) * Matt, Michael came to your home to bring you the textbook, but no one was home. Taylor Beaton will get the textbook to her boyfriend to pass on to you today. |
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2009/03/31 | Peer Pressure In Chapter 8, Alred is pressure by Major, Hollis and Sonnie to help the rob the Epstein's store by disabling the alarm system. Think of a situation involving three imaginary charaters in which one person is being pressured to do something they do not want to do. Create a script based on your idea. Try to make the skit interesting and believable. Read Chapter 9 of The Contender. |
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2009/03/31 | A Message to Matt Hi Matt. I hope that things are going well. Today, I sent a copy of the textbook home for you along with your progress report. In your copy of Julius Caesar there are plot summaries and character sketches. These tools are very helpful. As well, the notes to the left of the text are very helpful in assisting understanding. |
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2009/03/30 | Act 1, Scene 3 1. We began by discussing the answers to Friday's questions #1-14. 2. Read Act 1, Scene 3 3. Answer questions 1-7 as attached. |
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2009/03/27 | Terms to Know for Shakespeare |
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2009/03/27 | Act 1, Scene 2 1. Students completed a note on terms to know for our study of Shakespeare. The document is available in the entry above. 2. Answer any 5 of the 14 questions attached about Julius Caesar. Keep in mind that you should know all of the answers, but need only respond to 5 in writing. |
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2009/03/26 | The Contender Chapter 7 Read Chapter 7 of the novel. Complete The Contender: Writing Activity #2 |
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2009/03/26 | Julius Caesar Act 1, Scene 2 1. Students began by completing their rewrites for scene 1 and some were brave enough to present them. 2. We listened to Act 1, Scene 2 and discussed much of the action and meaning from the scene. |
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2009/03/25 | Julius Caesar Act 1, Scene 1 1. We read some information about Shakespeare and the world of Julius Caesar. 2. Students received copies of the play Julius Caesar and became familiar with some of the features of the edition, particularly the character sketches and scene summaries. 3. We read, discussed and viewed Act 1, Scene 1 and then students worked in groups rewriting the scene for a modern audience. 4. Students are encouraged to attempt a reading of Act 1, Scene 2 at home. |
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2009/03/24 | What’s Due? Most students are caught up with assignments. If you have not yet given your oral presentation or first ISU reflection, be sure to get that finished as soon as possilble. Progress reports go home tomorrow. |
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2009/03/23 | Rocky Balboa and Alfred Brooks Complete your comparison of Rocky Balboa and Alfred Brooks. Consider appearance, lifestlye and personality. |
