English 11
June 3 - 7
Monday
Monday
- View and discuss the video Multiple Choice Test Strategies (see below)
- Complete Fiction Terms Review for the play "Macbeth"
- Cut-off for handing in Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment is today!
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Begin writing practice final exam
Wednesday
- Finish writing practice final exam
Thursday
- Go over answers to practice final exam
- Course survey
Friday
- Colours Day Awards Assembly
Week of May 27 - 31
Monday
Monday
- View TedEd video "Why should you read Macbeth?" and discuss as a class
- Finish reading Macbeth Acts IV-V
- Finish Act III questions from Friday
- Finish any novel study assignments
- Work ahead on Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment
- Extension: Novel Study Assignments must be in by this Friday.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Introduce Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment
- Students may work individually or with a partner to create a concise one-page note consisting of 7 criteria for a scene of their choosing (see handouts tab for grade 11 for the assignment and two exemplars)
- Work in the library on Macbeth Cornell Assignment
Wednesday
- Library to work on Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment
- Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment is due this Friday
Thursday
- Work on Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment
Friday
- View Cliffnotes' Video Summary below
- Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment is due by the end of class
- Cut-off for handing in Macbeth Cornell Note Assignment is Monday, June 3
Week of May 21 - 24
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
- Discuss the answers to the Novel Study Test
- Give out Progress Reports/Marks Print-out
- Catch-up and revision work
- All Novel Study Assignments are due on Monday, May 27 by midnight!
Wednesday
- Murder Mystery Game to get students curious and excited about reading Shakespeare's Macbeth!
- Revision work
Thursday
- Read Act I of Macbeth (graphic novel)
- Work with a partner to complete the Act I Quiz using both the graphic text and original text for reference
Friday
- Review features of a graphic novel with students
- Discuss the events of Macbeth Act I
- Read Act II and III and complete the questions with a partner or independently
- All Novel Study Assignments are due on Monday, May 27 by midnight!
Week of May 13 - 17
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Small group discussions of novel with Ms. Hamilton: Ready Player One, Incarceron, Kite Runner, The Things They Carried, Lord of the Flies, The Odyessy
- Review for novel test
- Revision work
Tuesday
- Novel Test has been postponed until tomorrow. Mr. Hale will meet with you in the library to go over your time table for next year and make sure you meet all the graduation requirements. This is really important, so please do not be late!
Wednesday
- Novel Study Test - you may use your Dystopian Definition and Characteristics Handout only; no novel
Thursday
- Poetry Terminology Chart - students check off the terms they know well enough to recognize and define
- Read "Dulce et Decorm Est" and do rhetorical device chart
- Catch up and revision work
- Make sure all novel study assignments are completed and handed in: vocabulary assignment, novel journal response, character traits chart, literary paragraph, theme assignment, exposition questions.
- Make sure Values Visual Project is handed in along with the completed self-evaluation rubric (found on the back of the assignment sheet)
- All assignment sheets have been posted on this site under the Handouts for Grade 11 Tab at the top of the page.
Friday
- Values TED talks: watch and do note-taking/questions. (Talks can be found by searching titles or speaker names at Ted.com.)
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Week of May 6 -10
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Novel study - reading time
- Compare and contrast assignment with a partner reading a different novel
- Work on Values Visual Project if there is time
Tuesday
- You should be finished reading your novel today
- Complete Novel Questions in a group of three
- Values Visual Project
Wednesday
- Theme Assignment in pairs with someone who is reading the same novel
- Values Visual Project
Thursday
- Values Visual Project
Friday
- Go over test format for next week's novel test
- Review for test or catch-up from unit/finish projects
- Small group discussions of novel with Ms. Hamilton: The Handmaid's Tale, 1984, Maus, and/or The Odyssey
- Values Visual Project is due
Week of April 29 - May 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday - I am away at the Young Authors Conference today
Friday
Monday
- Values Activity - complete sheets and record your 3-5 most important values
- Exposition questions are due today
- Novel Response Journal is due today
- Work on Literary Paragraph
Tuesday
- Work with members of the Canadian National Student Debate Federation
- A chance for students who did not do well on the debate unit last month to earn marks!
- Practice public speaking skills and critical thinking skills
Wednesday
- Attend MAD play "As You Wish" at Wood Street School
Thursday - I am away at the Young Authors Conference today
- Reading time
- Introduce Values Visual Project
- Work on Novel Study Assignments: vocabulary assignment, literary paragraph
Friday
- Reading time
- Work on novel study assignments
- Work on Values Visual Project
Week of April 23 - 26
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
- Read novel
- Complete character traits sheet
- Novel study journal response
Tuesday
- Read novel
- Calendar for the rest of April and part of May - Novel Study Unit assignments and due dates
- View PowerPoint on the Literary paragraph (see below)
- Write a Literary paragraph on a character from your novel
- Begin Vocabulary assignment
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Read novel
Thursday
- Read novel
Friday
- Cut-off for handing in Rant Poem
- Reading time
- Work on Literary Paragraph
Week of April 15 - 19
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Cut-off for handing in Argumentative Essay is today at midnight!
- Cut- off for handing in "i bleed red" questions and journal response is this Thursday.
- Begin dystopian novel study - read in class and at home!
- Students should be a quarter of the way through their novel by this Thursday.
Tuesday
- Dystopian novel study - read novel for 40 minutes
- Begin answering exposition questions
Wednesday
- Read novel for 40 minutes
- Finish answering exposition questions
Thursday
- Read novel for 30 minutes
- Complete character traits assignment
Friday
- GOOD FRIDAY
- NO SCHOOL
Week of April 8 - 11
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
- Cut-off for handing in Argumentative Essay is next Monday!
- Assemble Student Portfolios for Three-Way Conferences which will be held this Wednesday and Thursday evening.
- Begin Dystopian Novel Study Unit - read and discuss Dystopian Definition and Characteristics handout.
- Read the short story "i bleed red" and answer the questions.
- Write a journal response for the short story = 3/4 - 1 page in length
Tuesday
- Continue to assemble Student Portfolios
- Finish "i bleed red" questions and hand in for assessment
- Finish the journal response for the short story and hand it in
- Complete the Learning Survey and hand it in
- View the short dystopian film "The Surface" and then discuss
- Wednesday
- Go over answers to Argument and Persuasion Unit Test
- Finish Journal Response and Learning Survey if you haven't already done so
- Choose novel for Novel Study and begin reading
Thursday
- Go over Grade 11 Terminology handout
- Listen to some Spoken Word Poetry
- Write a Rant Poem - see note and example
Friday
- NO SCHOOL! Note: The cut-off for handing in the Argumentative Essay is Monday, April 15!
Week of April 1 - 5
Monday
- Debates
Tuesday
- Last day for debates
- Begin working on the argumentative essay - I recommend students use the same topic as their debate as all the research is already done or should be! View the Argumentative Essay Slideshare and read through the Argumentative Essay booklet given in class. Review how to incorporate in-text citations into your paper (see info and examples in the back of the booklet). Complete the essay outline template in the booklet and remember to record for sources (use sources recording/template page in the booklet). Go to library or computer lab to work on essay. Essay is due this Friday.
Wednesday
- Substitute teacher
- Read sample argumentative essay found in booklet given yesterday. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the essay.
- Work on argumentative essay in the computer lab beside the library or some students may use a lap top computer in the library.
Thursday
- Computer lab to work on argumentative essay
Friday
- Computer lab to work on argumentative essay
- Essay is due by the end of the class! Hand it in!
Week of March 25 - 29 WELCOME BACK! I HOPE YOU HAD A FANTASTIC SPRING BREAK.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Complete the practice assignment for the Argument and Persuasion Unit Test which will be written on Friday. This assignment is due by the end of the class. Pease hand it in.
- Note on debate speeches - more detailed information on the format and how to prepare each speech
- Prepare for debates which will begin tomorrow!
Tuesday
- Debate preparation
- Debates begin
Wednesday
- Debates
Thursday
- Debates
Friday
- Argument and Persuasion Unit Test
Week of March 4 - 8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- View student commercials and public service announcements.
- Choose topics for debate.
- Break into groups and begin doing research for debate topics.
Tuesday
- Continue research for debate.
Wednesday
- Finish research and prepare/practice for debate.
Thursday
- Two of the four debates will occur.
Friday
- The remaining two debates will occur.
February 25 - March 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Review Tide commercial below and identify: purpose, audience, and three persuasive techniques.
- Taglines and slogans - What are they and why are they important in advertising? What are some of the best taglines? View videos below.
- Create a tagline or slogan for your commercial or public service announcement.
- Work on storyboard (poster, Prezi, PowerPoint, etc.) for the sales pitch of your commercial.
- Begin writing script for sales pitch - go frame by frame and explain the persuasive techniques used.
Tuesday
- Finish storyboard/Prezi/PowerPoint and work on script for presentation/sales pitch.
- Be ready for small group presentations this Thursday.
Wednesday
- Finish writing script and prepare for presentation.
- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Make sure everyone in your group speaks during the presentation.
Thursday
- Small group presentations begin.
- When you are not presenting or listening to a presentation you should be creating your commercial and making a video of it to show to the class.
Friday
- Small group presentations.
- Work on commercial or public service announcement video.
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February 18 - 22
Monday
Monday
- View the video on the science of persuasion (see below) and fill in a graphic organizer with the key ideas.
- View Slide-share below on persuasive techniques in print ads. Complete the notes identifying the audience, purpose and persuasive techniques for each ad. Use the handouts on persuasive and propaganda techniques. You may work with a partner.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Finish yesterday's assignment and hand it in for assessment.
- Working independently or with a partner, create two ads for either a pencil or a shoe. In one ad use only argumentative methods (logic and reason) and in the other ad use only persuasive techniques. Point-form is fine.
Wednesday
- Begin Commercial Project.
- Beauty Unit Project presentations.
Thursday
- Work on Commercial Project.
- Beauty Unit presentations.
Friday
- No school
- Enjoy Rendezvous Weekend!
Week of February 11 - 15
Monday
- Work on Beauty Unit Project.
Tuesday
- Work on Beauty Unit Project.
Wednesday
- Work on Beauty Unit Project.
Thursday
- Valentine's Day idioms
- Begin Argument and Persuasion Unit.
- Discuss what each term means.
- Brainstorm some scenarios where you would have to convince someone of something.
- In groups, students choose a scenario and put points for the argumentative (factual, logical) and the persuasive (emotional) side on chart paper.
- Read the note (see handouts tab) on persuasive techniques, students switch chart papers, and add ideas/points to their peers' work.
- Finish Beauty Unit Project.
Friday
- Beauty Unit Project is due.
- Revision work.
Week of February 4 - 8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Work on synthesis essay outline.
Tuesday
- Quote Integration notes and in-class practice
- Work on synthesis essay.
Wednesday
- Use of Italics notes and in-class practice
- Work on synthesis essay.
Thursday
- Work on synthesis essay.
Friday
- Finish synthesis essay. It is due today, but you may use the weekend to finish it if necessary.
- Introduce Beauty Unit Project.
Week of January 28 - February 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
- There was a substitute in for me today.
- Discussion: What does it mean when we say a novel is a "classic"? Can you name some novels that have stood the test of time? Which ones have you read?
- Research classics in literature for grade 10-12 students. If you find a classic novel that sounds interesting, sign it out from the library. If not, choose a more contemporary novel that is to your liking, but make sure you check in with me tomorrow.
- Silent reading
- Finish journal response from last week. It is due today.
Tuesday
- Watch video clip of Alice in Wonderland (see below)
- Read excerpt from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Read "Mirror Image" (see Handouts tab)
- Do task at end of Alice in Wonderland excerpt (with a partner)
- Discuss suspension of disbelief in science fiction genre. Is the story believable?
- For which characters did you feel the most empathy? Why?
- Discuss creative response journals; hand out and go over rubric (see Handouts tab)
- Write journal from the perspective of either Jenny or Mr. Jarrod from "Mirror Image". How do you feel about the body transplant that Alice has undergone? Write 125-150 words, in character as Jenny or Mr. Jarrod (using first person perspective). Use the character journal template to help if you like (see Handouts tab).
Wednesday
- Silent reading time/finish yesterday's journals
- Watch TED talk by Cameron Russell and discuss.
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Thursday
Friday
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Week of January 21 - 25
Monday
2. Beauty is very important.
3. Beautiful people have an advantage in the world.
Tuesday
2. How does the TED talk relate to the painting ranking activity we did?
3. What things/qualities are considered beautiful in all human beings in Canadian culture?
4. Make a chart of how beauty standards appear in media (movie, magazine, social media, advertising) for men (one side) and women (other side).
5. Why is it problematic that
a) beauty standards exist in society?
b) gender stereotypes are reinforced through beauty standards?
Wednesday
What are some practices related to bodies?
Which practices would seem most weird if you were an alien coming to Canada?
Thursday
2. Find five rhetorical devices from the list. Write the type of device and quote or explain its use in "Pretty".
3. Choose the device you find most effective and explain why it is particularly powerful.
4. What cultural practice(s) of North America does Makkai seem to find offensive?
5. What is your group's response to the poem? You may consider questions such as what did you like/dislike about it? Of what does it make you think? Can you relate to it?
Friday
Monday
- Welcome!
- Introductions
- Course outline
- 4 corners (agree/disagree):
2. Beauty is very important.
3. Beautiful people have an advantage in the world.
- Do Art Ranking activity (see Handouts tab) individually, then consensus on most/least beautiful in groups of 3.
Tuesday
- Pairs compare Art Ranking from yesterday; share on board.
- Four Corners: Beauty is subjective.
- TED talk: "A Darwinian Theory of Beauty" and note-taking (see video below and handouts tab for note)
- Small group discussion questions:
2. How does the TED talk relate to the painting ranking activity we did?
3. What things/qualities are considered beautiful in all human beings in Canadian culture?
4. Make a chart of how beauty standards appear in media (movie, magazine, social media, advertising) for men (one side) and women (other side).
5. Why is it problematic that
a) beauty standards exist in society?
b) gender stereotypes are reinforced through beauty standards?
- Go over responses to discussion questions.
- Read "Chicken Hips". See Handouts tab.
- Chicken Hips questions. Use the list of terms to help you if necessary. See Handouts tab. This assignment is due Friday.
Wednesday
- Read "Definition of Cultural Practices" article (See handouts tab).
- Discuss:
What are some practices related to bodies?
Which practices would seem most weird if you were an alien coming to Canada?
- Watch "Am I Beautiful?" webisode #8 (see below) and discuss in relation to "Chicken Hips".
- Work on questions from yesterday.
Thursday
- Half the students in the class will write the Numeracy Exam this period.
- Go over list of rhetorical devices (see Handouts tab).
- Watch Katie Makkah's "Pretty"
- In small groups of 2-3:
2. Find five rhetorical devices from the list. Write the type of device and quote or explain its use in "Pretty".
3. Choose the device you find most effective and explain why it is particularly powerful.
4. What cultural practice(s) of North America does Makkai seem to find offensive?
5. What is your group's response to the poem? You may consider questions such as what did you like/dislike about it? Of what does it make you think? Can you relate to it?
- Watch Dove's Beauty ad (see below). To whom is it targeted? Is it an effective campaign? Why/why not?
- Beauty pressures are greater on women than men. Write 5 reasons why this is true and/or untrue.
Friday
- The students who did not write the Numeracy Exam yesterday at this time will do so today.
- Repeat of yesterday's class for students who wrote the Numeracy Exam yesterday.
- "Chicken Hips" questions are due.
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