Friday, September 29, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

You will get some time to work on your novel reading or poetry presentation.

English 30-1 block three

This was a shortened class. We discussed "The Lottery" briefly and I gave a couple of modern examples of people being sentenced to stoning or killing for ritual reasons. If you were one of the hockey guys who weren't here today, you don't have to do your homework.

Social Studies 33 Block four

We marked all of the worksheets that needed to be marked and I handed them back so you could use them to help you study for Monday's unit exam. I also really want to stress that cue cards can be very helpful in learning terms.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

Today you are to hand in "Did I Miss Anything?" questions and then I am going to give you and go over your major poetry unit assignment. I have placed it below for those who were not here:

ORAL PRESENTATION ON AN IMPORTANT/GREAT POET

Each of the following English, American, and Canadian poets has left behind a significant body of work and been praised for the integrity of his/her work..

Getting started

Find a poem of up to two pages that you like by one of the poets presented on the following page and then “claim” that poet (first-come, first-serve; one student per poet), or pick your poet first and then find a poem that you like.
Do some research on the life of the poet, and see if there is any critical information about the poem.
Using poster paper (you supply) create a visual in which you include and tie together the dominant images in the poem and the following (and also identify); The poet, the poem, literary devices used, rhyme scheme. This will be a strong visual project with simple tie-ins to information and definitions. You can think of this as a web, a mind map, or a concept map.
Give me your poem for transparency-making purposes.
Go over what you will say about the poem and poet as per presentation instructions below.

The Actual Presentation

Introduce your poet. Tell about him or her.
Introduce the poem – background, allusions, vocabulary, ideas to watch for.
Read the poem to the class.
The reading must assist the listener in understanding the poem. In other words, the reading must help interpret the poem for the listener.
Comment on and / or analyze the poem.
What is it about?
What does it say, at a literal, surface level? What is the ‘dramatic situation that takes place?
What does it mean? What idea is it dealing with at a deeper, figurative (or metaphorical) level?
How does it convey its meaning? Explore the details of its diction, its imagery and metaphors, and the pattern of organization, the movement, the poem follows from its beginning to its end
What are its best features?
Does it work? Is it successful?
Why do you like the poem?

Question / response period: involving teacher and class.


DUE DATE: _______________________________________


English Poets American Poets Canadian Poets

Matthew Arnold Elizabeth Bishop Margaret Atwood
W.H. Auden Gwendolyn Brooks Earle Birney
William Blake E.E. Cummings George Bowering
Elizabeth Barrett Browning James Dickey Elizabeth Brewster
Robert Browning Emily Dickinson Leonard Cohen
Lord Byron Lawrence Ferlinghetti Archibald Lampman
Geoffrey Chaucer Robert Frost Irving Layton
S.T. Coleridge Allen Ginsberg Alden Nowlen
John Donne Langston Hughes P.K. Page
T.S. Eliot Randall Jarrell E.J. Pratt
Thom Gunn Denise Levertov Al Purdy
Thomas Hardy Edna St. Vincent Millay Miriam Waddington
Gerald Manley Hopkins Marianne Moore Tom Wayman
A.E. Housman Howard Nemerov
Ted Hughes Sharon Olds
John Keats Dorothy Parker
D.H. Lawrence Edgar Allan Poe
John Milton Ezra Pound
Wilfred Owen Adrienne Rich
Sylvia Plath Anne Sexton
William Shakespeare Wallace Stevens
Percy Bysshe Shelley May Swenson
Alfred, Lord Tennyson Walt Whitman
Dylan Thomas William Carlos Williams
William Wordsworth
W.B. Yeats

English 30-1 block three

Today we are going to explore the meanings behind ritual and tradition and then read the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. I want you to paraphrase what the story is about and what you think of it.

Social Studies 33 block four

Today we are going to look at the Decline of Dictatorship (Soviety Union, Gorbachev). I will emphasize Glasnost and Perestroika. We will read pages 68 to 70 in the text , Watch CBC news in review "Democracy in Russia" Nov. 93, and read reading 11 (Political and economic change in Russia) and Update One: Democracy in Russia. If all goes well, you won't have actual homework tonight, though I will also give you a list of terms you need to understand for this unit and cue cards to help you study.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

English 20-1 Blocks One and Three

Today, we will work on how to read a poem (the steps I expect you to follow for every poem you do). If you were not here, ask me for a copy. In addition, you were to analyse the poem "Did I Miss Anything?" This should be finished for tomorrow (there are questions which go with it).

English 30-1 block two

Today, we finished watching the big picture and then you were asked to answer the following questions:

What do these events show about people (in general)???
Why do people fail to react in a crisis?
Why do people react in a morally incorrect way in certain situations?
What is meant by “dehumanization”?
How dies dehumanization affect those who are being dehumanized?
How does dehumanization affect those in charge?

We discussed these as a class. You are to keep these in an accessible place as they will tie in to your next essay. In addition to this, we bagan our short story unit today. You were given a copy of "Everything I need to know about short stories by was too afraid to ask" and had to write down some additional terms.

Social Studies 33 block four

The Soviet Union. We discussed Marx (father of communism) Lenin and the Communist party, Stalin (and all of their beliefs about communism) and Mao Zedong (China and communism - brought it to China in 1949). We took notes on important information about dictatorship (pages 67 and 68 in your text: "The Rise of Dictatorship in the Soviet Union"). Keep in mind that the most powerful dictatorship that has ever existed was the communist government that created the Soviet Union. (today, only Cuba, China and North Korea are still Communist).
YOu were assigned to do A-16 and were given the accompanying readings that go with it on the Soviet Union. I also gave you the handouts "Diagram of the Structure of the Soviet Communist Party" and "Reading 8: Stalin: The Politics of Terror). These are to be read and highlighted on your own. I will give you time today to work on A-16. YOu should be able to do the exercises by tomorrow's class.

Tuesday. September 26, 2006

English 20-1 Blocks One and Three

We will start our poetry unit today with an overview of what poetry is and what it isn't. We will also review the importance of context. You will then be asked to create a poetry assignment around the words"....here to steal my future years away..." (you may fit it in anywhere and in any way you like, just make sure your poem is at least six lines long). We will then discuss some in class and look at how different contexts resulted in different poems.

English 30-1

We are going to finish watching the film from Thursday and take notes on reactions to authority. Remember; these will tie in to an essay somewhere down the line so focus. If you want to see what was expected, see last Thursday's blogger.

Social Studies 33

You were allowed additional time to work on assignments A-14 and A-15.
Your unit test on Democracy and Dictatorships will be on Monday, October 2.

Friday, September 22, 2006

English 20-1 Blocks One and Three

You are writing your essay unit exams today.

English 30-1

You are writing your essay unit exam today.

Social Studies 33

The Rise of Aldoph Hitler. You will be studying Germany from WWI through WWII. I will be handing out Assignment A-15 for you to work on and readings (10 - 25) from a History of the Twentieth Century to help you with it. This ties in really well with understanding the rise of Aldoph Hitler. In addition, it will also help you to read pages 62-67 in your text. WHEN DOING THE BOOKLET, DO NOT DO PART A#11, PART B#15, OR PART C#11. You will be allowd to work with a partner on this booklet and I will allow you some time to finish this and assignment A-14 on Tuesday.

Thursday, September 21

English 20-1 blocks one and three

We discussed and answered questions about the essay: "from If You Drop a Stone". Remember you have an essay unit exam tomorrow (study your terminology).

English 30-1 block three

We marked the essay questions from the essay “from Bruno Bettelheim: Three Ideas to Try in Madison, Minnesota

I then showed a part of the documentary show “The Big Picture” It discussed blind obedience to authority examining a number of incidents (“Death by Water”, Milgram’s Obedience to Authority experiment, Kitty Genovese murder, Macdonald’s Call in Authority, Zimbardo mock prison experiment). These all can be found on the Internet. (we got through teh Macdonald's incident and Milgram experiment. We will do the rest on Tuesday).
We considered the following quotes as well:

“All men are basically good.” – Anne Frank
Calling evil evil safeguards our personalities – Carol Bly (essay)

What do these events show about people??? (this is the question you will be expected to answer).

Social Studies 33
I handed out an info sheet on dictatorships and then you watched part of the A&E special Mussolini. You are also to work on assignment A-14

Wednesday, September 20

English 20-1 Blocks 1 and three

We will be going over common writing errors as a class. Make sure you hand in your answers to the essay "If you Drop a Stone". YOu unit exam has also been moved from Thursday to Friday.

English 30-1 Block two

We will be going over the answer for "...Questions you earn to hate..."

Social Studies 33 Block four

We went over hwat a dictatorship was (notes) and the characteristics of one. You were then given assignment A-14 to do while reading Chapter five in your text (Dictatorship: Rule by Elites pages 52 to 61). It will be due on Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

You will be having your essay unit exam on Thursday, September 21. It will be reading comprehension (multiple choice) and terminology matching.
You are to read essay assignment #2 "from If You Drop a Stone..." and answer the corresponding questions. This is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
You will also be getting an Essay Terms Worksheet. You are to do this activity in preparation for your unit exam. It will be due on Thursday but you are to work on it if you have time today.

English 30-1 block two

We will mark "from Bruno Bettelheim: Three Ideas to Try in Madison, Minnesota" and then you will be given an editoral to read titled "Science class questions earn you hate, shame" and answer questions about. Be sure that you take the time to fully understand the terminology referred to in the questions as you are also having your essays marked on some of the same criteria.

Social Studies 33

We are going to talk about the importance of citizen involvement today and then go on to discuss the Swedish model of proportional representation. You will then pair up and examine the issue of taxes vs. more services.

Monday, September 18, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

We will start with your novel study. There will be a writing or webbing activity associated with it today. Your essays and evaluation sheets are due today as well as the multiple choice questions and reasons for the essay "Happiness." Make sure that you have all signed up for an appointment with me.

English 30-1 block two

We will start with your novel study. There will be a writing or webbing activity associated with it today. Your essays and evalutation sheets are due today as well as the multiple choice questions and reasons for the essay "from Bruno Bettelheim: Three ideas to try in Madison, Minnesota."
We will mark the Stephen King essay today. Also, make sure you have all signed up for an appointment with me to go over your essay.

Social Studies 33 block 4

We will mark Assignment A-8 as a class. We are then going to compare the electoral process and political parties between the US and Canada.

Friday, September 15

English 20-1 blocks one and three

We will start with your novel study and then you will work on the essay "Happiness." On a separate sheet of paper, I want you to write down your second choice and your reasons for your first choice. In addition, I expect you to read this essay ACTIVELY and, of course, use a dictionary and define words you don't know (and your terminology booklets).
Remember that this, and your essay with the evaluation sheet attached, are due on Monday. I will also be posting a schedule for individual meetings with me.

English 30-1 block three

We will start with your novel study and then you will work on the essay "from Bruno Bettelheim: Three ideas to try in Madison, Minnesota." On a separate sheet of paper, I want you to write down your second choice and your reasons for your first choice. In addition, I expect you to read this essay ACTIVELY and, of course, use a dictionary and define words you don't know (and your terminology booklets). Remember that this, and your essay with the evaluation sheet attached, are due on Monday. I will also be posting a schedule for individual meetings with me.

Social Studies 33 block four

You will watch the video Canadian and American Governments - a contrast.
We will discuss it and then I will hand out assignment A-8, which is based on pages 40-51 in your text. In addition to discussing the similarities and differences between the Canadian and American systems of democracy, I will also be giving you a handout of all the terms we have covered up to this point. For some of you, this will be a real eye-opener. When it comes to Social Studies, there really is never a night where you can say "I don't have homework."

Thursday, September 14

English 20-1 blocks one and three

Students are to use today as their last day to work on their essay. You will also get an essay self-evaluation sheet to fill out and staple to the back of their essay when you hand it in. This is the last class I am giving you to work on this (Though you'll probably get the weekend to work on it at home). Also, I suggest that you should have a friend or family member that you trust to read it over as a final edit.

English 30-1 block two

Students are to use today to work on their essays. This will be only class time you will get to complete it – but that it won’t be due until Monday. You are also to complete the essay self-evaluation sheet I'll hand out today. This is to be filled in AFTER you have written your essay and stapled to the back of it when you hand it in.

Social Studies 33 block four

You are to hand in assignment A-5 today. We will discuss it. I will then give you a handut on the political specturm and tell you where to place Canada's political parties on it. Our discussion will be on Democratic Systems. We will go over the origins of democracy using p. 30-32 in text.
You will learn how to distinguish between direct, representative and proportional democracy. I will explain what Athenian Democracy was (direct democracy), the Magna Carta (institutioanlizing of rights), the Rights of Man (Fr. Rev.), universal suffrage - all adults have the right ot vote, and the prerequisites of democratic systems (representation by population, periodic elections, secret ballots, independent judiciary(courts free from political control), power of the purse, real choice (parties or individuals), interest groups, free press (fifth estate), minority rights guaranteed.
You are also to read chapter 3 and define the terms in bold.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three
Novel study day. Come in, sit down and be quietly reading by the second bell (15 minutes on this).
I was planning on lecturing on diction today, but as I am unable to be there and lecture (no voice) you will get this time to work on your essay. Keep in mind that this is a major assignment and I expect a piece of writing that has been outlined, written, revised and repaired (in other words... perfection would be good). If you are confused by anything on the layout or the introductory paragraph, look at Fit to Print for help... remember that you can also email me or phone me (you all have the numbers!).

English 30-1 block two
Novel study day. Come in, sit down and be quietly reading by the second bell (15 minutes on this).
You are to hand in your Stephen King essay questions (except question 14 of course - sorry about that!!!). Today, you are getting your first essay writing assignment. I expect that you will brainstorm for ideas, write an outline, and use your time wisely. As it stands, you will have today and possibly tomorrow (or Friday) to work on it. In other words, wise use of time is a must. I will be using this essay for discussion during the one-on-one interviews that I will hold with each one of you in the near future (in other words - you'll have to defend and explain what you've written, not just look for a mark).

Social Studies 33 block four

You will mark the chapter two assignment and then review what you have learned up to this point. I will then explain the political political spectrum and then you will do Assignment A-5 in discussion with a partner. Keep in mind that you have already done some work on continuums so this idea shouldn't be new, just the range of political philosophies. This will be due tomorrow

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

Today is journal day. The question is under the overhead and will be pulled up when everyone is ready. This is a timed, 10 minute activity in which all students are to be writing. You do not have to write on topic, however.
You are going to get your first essay topic today and time to work on it. It will NOT be due until Friday, however, I expect an outline as well and I can't guarantee there won't be other assignments in the next couple of days. You are also going to recieve a green sheet (sample outline of an essay) which will be read as a class and an orange sheet (sample outline of an introductory paragraph) which will also be reviewed as a class.

English 30-1 block three

Today is journal day. The question is under the overhead screen and will be pulled up when everyone is ready. This is a timed, 10 minute activity in which all students are to be writing. You do not have to write on topic, however.
You are to answer the questions you recieved yesterday on the Stephen King essay. You are not to do question 14. Sorry about that. I should have removed it before handing them out.There is also another multiple choice essay (from Bruno Bettelheim: Three Ideas to Try in Madison, Minnesota) may be assigned if the class finishes early or if people are off task.

Social Studies 33

You were to have the part A questions assigned yesterday completed including the definitions (pages 16 to 20 in A Changing World). Today you are to read pages 20 to 27 and answer all Part B questions (I've posted them below).
If you have time at the end, read Chapter Three.
PART B: WHAT DOES IDEOLOGY MEAN TO YOU?” Pages 20 to 27

Provide the textbook definition of the word “ideology”. _____________________
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What statement about people is made by the ideology that supported apartheid in South Africa? _____________________________________________________

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List the variety of ways in which having an ideology helps us cope with life and interpret the world. __________________________________________________

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Read Case Study on page 22 to answer questions 4 to 6

Why did David McTaggart join Greenpeace?
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Do you agree with Greenpeace’s goals? Do you agree with the methods they use to achieve their goals? Explain your response.
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Is there any cause for which you would be willing to take similar actions to those of Greenpeace members? If so, what cause? If not, why not?
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What type of society will evolve when the world is viewed as:

an arena of conflict ___________________________________________
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a place where humans co-operate? _______________________________
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According to the Political Organization in the 1990’s chart, what are some of the goals and characteristics of political systems on the
left side of the chart ___________________________________________

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right side of the chart __________________________________________
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On the chart, what is meant by the “zone of anti-politics”? ___________________
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Describe the differences in the ways that democracies and dictatorships exercise power and interpret human nature and society. __________________________
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS, DEFINE THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES
ideology:__________________________________________________________
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apartheid: _________________________________________________________
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Greenpeace: ______________________________________________________
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consensus:__________________________________________________________
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tolerance: _________________________________________________________
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oppression: ________________________________________________________
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constraint: _________________________________________________________
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zone of anti-politics: _________________________________________________
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democracy: ________________________________________________________
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dictatorship:________________________________________________________
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Monday, September 11, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

Today is novel study. Last Friday you were to have handed in your answers on the essay reading "Labour Day..." We will mark it as a class today. Additionally, you were to have finished finding the answer for your Fit to Print introductory worksheet. We will also mark this in class today.

English 30-1 block two

Today is novel study. We will mark the Fit to Print introduction worksheet and I will mark the outline activity on my own. You are then going to work on an essay by Stephen King. You are expected to have it actively read and ready to answer questions for tomorrow.

Social Studies 33

We will discuss the assignment from last Friday (remember? It's due today!!!) Focussing on why being open-minded is so important. From here, we will start our discussion on various ways countries can politically manage their countries. Today you are going to read pages 16 to 20 of A Changing World and then answer the questions I will be providing. These are due for Tuesday. Keep in mind that marks improve when you take the time to really read actively and not just search for the answer.
I have copied the assignment for you below:

SOCIAL STUDIES 33: TOPIC A:
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
THEME I: “POLITICAL SYSTEMS”

STUDENT ACTIVITY: IDEAS ABOUT POLITICAL ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION
In chapter one of A Changing World, you read about how people in ancient times organized themselves into societies out of necessity. When people get together to decide something, such as how to organize a society, there will usually be a disagreement. There is disagreement because people have differing opinions as to what is the best way to do something. By reading chapter two, you will come to understand why people disagree about the kind of organization society needs and how this disagreement is based on the view of life a person holds.

INSTRUCTIONS
Read pages 16 to 27 of A Changing World to complete the following material.

PART A: “WHO CARES ABOUT POLITICS?”, pages 16 to 20

According to the textbook, why is it impossible for a person to avoid participation in politics (answer this in your own words!)
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Considering what you have read in this section, provide examples of rules that have affected your life. List at least two rules that have been given to you by:

your parent(s) or guardian(s) ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
a teacher or the school _________________________________________
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a coach or an employer ________________________________________
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the municipal government (town/city) _____________________________
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the provincial government ______________________________________
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the federal government ________________________________________
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According to the textbook, often politics is about achieving __________________.

Briefly explain, in your own words, why people created political organizations according to the point of view of:

Thomas Hobbes, 16th century philosopher - _________________________
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John Locke, 17th century philosopher – _____________________________
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In general, what type of political organization is seen as necessary by supporter of each of the following types of political organization?

dictatorships – ______________________________________________
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anarchy- ____________________________________________________
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Using your own words, tell me how the textbook defines a “political group. Using this definition, what political groups do you belong to?
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Describe how each of the following political philosophies believes society should be organized.

anarchists - __________________________________________________
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liberals - ____________________________________________________
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authoritarian, and totalitarian dictatorial regimes - ___________________
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Marxists - ___________________________________________________
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What are norms and mores? How are they created?
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What is an ideology? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


IN YOUR OWN WORDS, DEFINE THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES
politics: ___________________________________________________________
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dictatorship: _______________________________________________________
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anarchy (anarchists): ________________________________________________
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liberals: ___________________________________________________________
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authoritarian: ______________________________________________________
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totalitarian: ________________________________________________________
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regime: ___________________________________________________________
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Marxist: ___________________________________________________________
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norms: ___________________________________________________________
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mores: ____________________________________________________________
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Friday, September 8

English 20-1 blocks one and three

You are going to finish answering the "Labour Day" questions (due today) and then work on the Fit to Print Introduction worksheet. This will be due on Monday.

English 30-1 block two

You are going to finish your outline (due today) and work on the Fit to Print Introduction worksheet (due on Monday). If there is time, we will go over your outlines.

Social Studies 33

Yesterday, you were instructed to do the first page of the student activity "Issues and Values" All you had to do was match up the values with the terms on the list and then tell me on step two whether you thought you were more an interventionist or an individualist. Today, you are going to create a continuum placing your values, by number (from your opinion survey) on the line. after you have finished this (and I expect a clean, neat job!!!) You are to finish the second side of the page on "Issues and Values". If you are confused about continuums (activity above) look at step 4 on the back page of the "Issues and Values" worksheet. This one is too small to place ALL of your opinions from your opinion survey. This is why you are creating a continuum.

Thursday, September 7, 2006

English 20-1 blocks one and three

It is a journal day.... be prepared. We will head to the library to take out Fit to Print. You are then going to read the essay "Labour Day Is a Dreaded Bell in the Schoolyard of the Mind", by Harry Bruce and then answer questions relating to it. This activity is important as it will lead in to your first essay attempt (and also your first interview with me about your writing). Be sure to bring Fit to Print to class tomorrow.

English 30-1 block two
It is journal day.... be prepared. We will head to the library to tak out Fit to Print. You are then going to be taking some notes on the essay (outlining). Then you are going to do a paired activity involving outlining.

Social Studies 33
We will review types of citizens and move on to classifying values (interventionist and individualist). You will need your opinion survey from Tuesday to do this.

Wednesday, September 6

English 20-1 block one and block three

We will be starting novel study today. Your novel must be here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
I will be handing back your essay questions. Keep in mind that a number of you did not have your full name, class info (Eng. 20-1 block 1 or Eng. 20-1 block 2) and date on your answers. This must be placed in the upper right hand corner of all assignments or marks will be deducted (this is your only break!). Today I will be reinforcing the importance of active reading by giving you further activities related to your essay. You will also be recieving a copy of terminology for this course which you will be expected to refer to throughout.

English 30-1 block two

We are starting your novel study today. Make sure you have your novel here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We are also going to do a further activity relating to "from Peace is an Ongoing Issue". I will also be handing out terminology sheets for this unit. In addition to this, you will be taking notes on essay outlining and doing a related activity.

Social Studies 33

You will be having a quiz on your introduction to Topic A. We will then move on to a discussion and questions about "Choices About Citizenship".

Tuesday, September 5, 2006

English 20-1 Block One and Block Three
We will be examining the essay that you were given on Friday. You also will have to delve into it further (paired activity). Remember that you start your novel study tomorrow and will need a novel (or I will choose one for you).

English 30-1 Block Two
We will be examining the essay "from Peace is an Ongoing Issue". The questions were due today. You will also have a paired activity to do. Remember that you start your novel study tomorrow and will need a novel (or I will choose one for you).

Social Studies 33
We will review the terminology from Friday and move on to a discussion on facts, values, beliefs and ideology. If all goes well, there won't be any homework. You will have a quiz tomorrow on what we have covered up to this point.

English 20-1 (block one)
As a class, we went over the novel study outline and choices. You must have a novel
from the list for Wednesday, September 6.
You must also have a journal duo-tang for Tuesday, September 5.
I handed out the essay "Living Like Weasels". Students are to read it and answer the
questions attached. While they are multiple choice, keep in mind that you will
also have to put down your second choice and justify your answers (either "I
chose this because" with logical details or "I did not choose these because"
through process of elimination. These are due on Tuesday, September 5.

English 30-1 (block two)

As a class, we went over the novel study outline and choices. You must have a novel
from the list for Wednesday, September 6.
You must also have a journal duo-tang for Tuesday, September 5.
I handed out the essay "Peace is an Ongoing Issue". Students are to read it and answer
the questions attached. While they are multiple choice, keep in mind that you will
also have to put down your second choice and justify your answers (either "I
chose this because" with logical details, or "I did not choose these because"
through process of elimination). These are due on Tuesday, September 5.

English 20-1 (block three)

As a class, we went over the novel study outline and choices. You must have a novel
from the list for Wednesday, September 6.
You must also have a journal duo-tang for Tuesday, September 5.
I handed out the essay "Parents are People (with children)". Students are to read it
and answer the questions attached. While they are multiple choice, keep in mind
that you will also have to put down your second choice and justify your answers
(either "I chose this because" with logical details, or "I did not choose this because"
through process of elimination). These are due on Tuesday, September 5.

Social 33 (block four)
Today we talked about the history of organizations. All of this is covered in chapter One
of your textbook A Changing World. In addition, we also defined political systems
and economic systems.