Welcome to English 12!
Monday, January 6 - Friday, January 10
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
The cut-off for handing in the personal essay, independent novel study assignments and revision work is Monday, January 13 at 3:00 pm.
Monday
- Go over Final Exam Format
- Personal Essay - notes on criteria and topics
- Read sample personal essay and identify criteria such as thesis, word choice, voice, etc.
- Choose a topic and begin making notes
- Review grammar - play a Kahoot
Tuesday
- Use the laptop computers from the library and begin writing personal essay
- Review literary devices - play a Kahoot
Wednesday
- Finish writing personal essay
- Go over answers to novel study tests
Thursday
- Personal essay is due
- Choose Original Composition topic and prep for exam - create one page of point-form notes that you can bring to the final exam for Part C
Friday
- Course Survey/Reflection
- Exam review and preparation
- Revision work
The cut-off for handing in the personal essay, independent novel study assignments and revision work is Monday, January 13 at 3:00 pm.
Monday, December 16 - Friday, December 20
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Have a wonderful holiday! See you in 2020!
Monday
- Work on novel study assignments for Of Mice and Men
Tuesday
- Work on novel study assignments for Of mice and Men
Wednesday
- Review for Of Mice and Men Novel Study Test
Thursday
- Students to write Of Mice and Men Novel Study Test (bring your novel as there are two parts to the test: a closed book part and an open-book part)
Friday
- Revision work
- View Of Mice and Men film
Have a wonderful holiday! See you in 2020!
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Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Finish Chapter 4 Assignment: Crooks and Curley's Wife
- Novel Study - Metaphor Assignment (optional)
Tuesday
- Read Jim Crow Article in preparation for The Great Debaters film
- View The Great Debaters film
Wednesday
- Finish viewing The Great Debaters film
- Students to answer questions to film
Thursday
- Novel Study - Privilege Chart
- Read and annotate novel
Friday
- Novel Study - Theme Assignment which can be completed with a partner or a group of three
- Finish reading the novel
Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 6
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday, December 9 is the cut-off for handing in the Satire and Justice Unit Project.
Monday
- Begin Of Mice and Men novel study
- Go over Of Mice and Men Powerpoint
- Demonstrate how to annotate a novel using sticky notes (refer to bookmark often for reminders about what you should be annotating)
- Read first chapter and do setting activity (map)
Tuesday
- Finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of Of Mice and Men (finish for homework if not done in class)
- Complete Character Chart for Lennie and George
Wednesday
- Review literary paragraph writing on the board.
- Write a literary paragraph that compares and contrasts Lennie and George from John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
Thursday
- Chapter 3 Close Reading OMAM
- Reading time
- Satire and Justice Unit small group presentations
Friday
- Chapter 4 activity
- Reading time
- Satire and Justice Unit small group presentations
Monday, December 9 is the cut-off for handing in the Satire and Justice Unit Project.
Reminder: Cultural Food Day - Don't bring a lunch on Wednesday!
Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Savage video for one of the essay topics
Written & Directed by Lisa Jackson A residential school musical. 6 mins | HD Video | 2009 |
Monday, November 18 - Friday, November 22
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Tuesday
Monday
- Work on outline for literary analysis essay.
Tuesday
- View videos on parody satire and complete notes. Discuss the elements of parody in each video.
- What is the difference between parody and satire?
- View satirical videos below and complete notes. Discuss the elements of satire in each video.
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Continue work on outline for literary analysis essay.
Thursday
- Finish outline for literary analysis essay.
Friday
- Type up literary analysis essay and hand it in by Monday.
Tuesday, November 12 - Thursday, November 14
Monday Remembrance Day No School
Tuesday
Wednesday Conferences this evening 5:00-8:00pm
Thursday Conferences this evening 5:00-8:00pm
Friday Non-School Day
Monday Remembrance Day No School
Tuesday
- What are annotations and how do you annotate a text? View short video and PowerPoint on annotating a work of fiction
- Discuss historical context of "Shooting an Elephant," and then read essay by George Orwell.
- Practice annotating the text using coloured highlighters and symbols. Annotate the first three pages together and students annotate the last three independently.
Wednesday Conferences this evening 5:00-8:00pm
- Finish annotating "Shooting an Elephant" and hand the assignment in for assessment. See the button texts below for background/context information.
- Groups: Try to figure out what the elephant symbolizes in the story. What are the other things that play on this symbol?
- Introduce literary essay topics and essay outline
Thursday Conferences this evening 5:00-8:00pm
- Embedding quotations practice - complete in class and hand in for assessment before the end of class
- Work on outline for synthesis essay
Friday Non-School Day
Is this essay based on Orwell's experiences?
Read background information on George Orwell. |
Did Orwell really shoot an elephant?
Read the article from The Guardian and find out. |
Monday, November 4 - Thursday, November 7
Monday
- Write original composition. You may bring one page of point-form ideas.
- Original Composition topics:
2. Past experiences have a big influence on who people become.
3. Words and speeches can change the world.
4. Extreme actions may be necessary in the search for justice.
- This is an-class assignment and it is due by the end of the class.
Tuesday
- Many students went to the library to listen to the representative from Thompson River University, so the remaining students worked on finishing incomplete assignments.
Wednesday
- Career Fair field trip at Yukon College for all grade 12 students
Tomorrow is the cut-off to hand in assignments from last week, including: Spoken Word Poetry assignment, Legend of Sugar Girl questions, and the evaluation of Sample Essays (Original Compositions).
Thursday
- Go over answers to practice grammar quiz from last week
- Revise Spoken-Word Poetry assignment if necessary
Friday No School for Students PD Day
Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1
Monday
2. Is the story an allegory?
3. What are some symbols in the story?
4. Which part of the story do you feel is the most unjust, and why?
5. Is there anything the Sugar Girl could do to get justice for herself and her people in this situation?
Explain.
Tuesday
Thursday
2. Past experiences have a big influence on who people become.
3. Words and speeches can change the world.
4. Extreme actions may be necessary in the search for justice.
Friday
2. Past experiences have a big influence on who people become.
3. Words and speeches can change the world.
4. Extreme actions may be necessary in the search for justice.
Monday
- Go over answers to Environment Unit assignments! "This Teeming Ark" and "Our Oceans are Turning to Plastic"
- Read "Legend of the Sugar Girl" by Joseph Boyden.
- Questions:
2. Is the story an allegory?
3. What are some symbols in the story?
4. Which part of the story do you feel is the most unjust, and why?
5. Is there anything the Sugar Girl could do to get justice for herself and her people in this situation?
Explain.
Tuesday
- Practice Grammar Quiz
- Independent Novel Study
- Bring your headphones to class!
- Justice spoken word poetry: Choose one spoken word poem from below and do the Spoken Word Poetry Assignment. Due by the end of class!
- "Is justice worth it?"
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"Stand Down"
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"Why isn't there a caucasian or white club?"
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"Dear Future Generations: Sorry"
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"Knock-off Native"
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"Pause"
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"For Anyone Who's Been Told it's Just a Phase" - Independent Novel Study
- This Friday is the cut-off to hand in Justice Unit assignments from last week and the week before it!
Thursday
- Vivid Writing Practice
- Discuss Original Compositions.
- Groups mark samples.
- Brainstorm ideas for OC topics:
2. Past experiences have a big influence on who people become.
3. Words and speeches can change the world.
4. Extreme actions may be necessary in the search for justice.
Friday
- Finish marking sample original compositions.
- Students choose one of the following topics and begin making notes in preparation to write original composition on Monday.
2. Past experiences have a big influence on who people become.
3. Words and speeches can change the world.
4. Extreme actions may be necessary in the search for justice.
Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25
Monday
definition of prejudice: bias or preconceptions that are not based on reality or experience; types of prejudice include sexism, racism, cultural bias, etc.)
2. What do you know about Canada's history in terms of prejudice? What prejudiced policies has Canada enacted in the past, or does it have in place now?
3. Choose one of the policies from the previous question. What has been done to attempt to achieve justice since the policy has been changed (or, if it still exists, what should be done to achieve justice)?
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday - Substitute Teacher in as I am taking Grade 11 students to a play this afternoon
Friday End of Term 1 - Last day to hand in any missing assignments from the Environment Unit.
Monday
- Working in groups of 2-3 discuss the following questions, record the ideas of your group and hand them in the basket:
definition of prejudice: bias or preconceptions that are not based on reality or experience; types of prejudice include sexism, racism, cultural bias, etc.)
2. What do you know about Canada's history in terms of prejudice? What prejudiced policies has Canada enacted in the past, or does it have in place now?
3. Choose one of the policies from the previous question. What has been done to attempt to achieve justice since the policy has been changed (or, if it still exists, what should be done to achieve justice)?
- Review journal writing expectations and rubric.
- Write a journal response of 200-300 words in which you explain your opinion of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X's approaches to activism in the Civil Rights Movement. Make sure to include specific reasons for your perspective.
- Work on Independent Novel Study
Tuesday
- Review of in-text citations and literary analysis
- Independent Novel Study
- Revision work
Wednesday
- Colonization/Colonialism Note-taking form and writing. This assignment is due at the end of class.
- Independent Novel Study
Thursday - Substitute Teacher in as I am taking Grade 11 students to a play this afternoon
- Independent Novel Study
Friday End of Term 1 - Last day to hand in any missing assignments from the Environment Unit.
- Last day to hand in the Learning Response Journal for the Environment Unit!
- Revision work
- Independent Novel Study
Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18
Tuesday
2. It is important to live according to your values.
3. It is always a good idea to speak out for what you believe is right.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
If you are interested, the entire Malcolm X speech "On the Black Revolution" can be found here.
Tuesday
- 4 corners (agree/disagree):
2. It is important to live according to your values.
3. It is always a good idea to speak out for what you believe is right.
- In small groups (2-3), answer the following questions:
- 1. What issues do you feel strongly about (list any in the group)?
- 2. What are some ways you know of that people have stood up for what they believe is right? (This could be you, people you know, or people in history.)
3. What factors might contribute whether people stand up for what they believe is right?
4. What are some ways that people might persuade others to believe in something (good or bad)?
5. Define justice.
6. Give an example from history of something that is unjust and something that is just.
7. Why might rhetoric (the art of using language effectively and persuasively) be important in the fight for justice? - In the same small groups, "It's Not What You Say..." article reading and discussion.
- 8. Write down what you think is the thesis statement in the article, in quotations.
9. What does Tobak think is the most important factor in good communication?
Wednesday
- Independent Novel Study - read and work on written assignments
Thursday
- Watch video below on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States to provide context for the speeches.
- Watch MLK "I Have a Dream" speech (see video below).
- Review Rhetorical Devices handout.
- Do MLK Dream speech and activity and hand in for assessment.
Friday
- Finish MLK speech activity
- Watch Malcolm X's speech "On the Black Revolution" (see video below) (Text from an excerpt from this speech can be found here.)
- Read Martin Luther King Jr versus Malcolm X articles
- Compare/contrast chart: MLK and Malcolm X. Hand it in for assessment today.
If you are interested, the entire Malcolm X speech "On the Black Revolution" can be found here.
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Monday, October 7 - Thursday, October 10
PD Day Friday, October 11
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
PD Day Friday, October 11
Monday
- Independent Novel Study - read novel and work on vocabulary and journals
- Cut-off for handing in assignments for the Environment Unit
Tuesday
- Define justice in small groups. Put ideas on chart paper and share with class. Post charts on classroom wall.
- Four corners: Dominance of one group of people over another is always unjust.
- Independent Novel Study - read and work on the vocabulary and journal assignments
Wednesday
- Watch the video (see below) about the allusions in the song "American Pie" by Don McLean.
- Match the song lyrics to the allusion - person(s), place or event.
- View PowerPoint presentation to learn more about the allusions in the song.
Thursday
- Work on Independent Novel Study and revision work
Monday, September 30 - Friday, October 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Sign up for presentation date on front board. Presentations will occur tomorrow and Wednesday.
- Practice for your presentation.
- Independent Novel Study - reading time today.
Tuesday
- Environment Unit Project Presentations
- Independent Novel Study - reading time today if time permits
Wednesday
- Environment Unit Project Presentations
- Independent Novel Study - reading time today if time permits
Thursday
- Learning Journal Response: 350-400 words
- Independent Novel Study - reading time
Friday
- Learning Journal Response: 350-400 words
- Independent Novel Study - reading time
Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
- Go over Yukon Education Grade Conversion Guide, Grades 10-12.
- Research Project
Tuesday
- Grad Transitions Meeting with Ms. Sidaway-Wolf.
Wednesday
- Research Project
Thursday
- Research Project - Research and note cards should completed by today.
Friday
- Research Project - Work on presentation component of this project: report, PowerPoint, poster, etc.
- Presentations begin next Tuesday.
Monday, September 16 - Friday, September 20
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Tuesday
Wednesday
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Monday
- Read Our Oceans are Turning to Plastic (adapted) Article.doc.
- Complete 'quiz' on article and hand it in.
- Watch Ocean Cleanup video.
Tuesday
- Write Environment Unit Literary Paragraph.docx. It is due this Friday.
Wednesday
- Introduce Research Project.
Thursday
- Research Project
Friday
- Research Project
Monday, September 9 - Friday, September 13
Monday
Monday
- Do Escape and Interpretation/Character Note-taking (see Button Text below for information)
- Finish "This Teeming Ark" questions from Friday and hand them in for assessment.
- Make any revisions to your mini-grammar lesson handout for students and hand in the revised copy.
- Read "The Anniversary Present" by Katherine Fawcett and answer the questions (see Handouts Tab) using your Poetry Terminology Awareness Chart from last week.
Escape and Interpretive Literature
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Tuesday
- Mini-Grammar Lesson Presentations to 2 - 4 students at a time: Student viewers are to complete the peer-assessment forms right after each presentation, so the presenters have immediate feedback and can make any necessary adjustments/improvements for the next small group. Students will present 4 to 6 times and each time their presentations should get better and better!
Wednesday
- Mini-Grammar Lesson Presentations to 2 - 4 students at a time: Student viewers are to complete the peer-assessment forms right after each presentation, so the presenters have immediate feedback and can make any necessary adjustments/improvements for the next small group. Students will present 4 to 6 times and each time their presentations should get better and better!
- Reminder about Hall Pass use: I am finding some students are leaving the room without my knowledge and without the Hall Pass. According to school policy, students are not to leave the classroom during the first and last 15 minutes of class. Otherwise, students need to seek their teacher's permission and take the Hall Pass. Failure to follow this policy will result in a lunch time detention.
- Complete self-evaluation for Mini-Grammar Lesson Presentation/Project and hand it into the basket on my desk (green sheet I gave you at the beginning of the assignment).
- Read "The Anniversary Present" by Katherine Fawcett and answer the questions (see Handouts Tab) using your Poetry Terminology Awareness Chart from last week.
Friday
- Students share answers to "The Anniversary Present" and put them on the front board
- Introduce Independent Novel Study: Students select novels
- Due today: Finish and hand in "This Teeming Ark" questions
- If you have not already done so, hand in the grammar note on your presentation topic to be shared with classmates. It is due today.
Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6
Tuesday
Tuesday
- Mini-Grammar Lesson Exemplar - I will model what I am expecting of you for this assignment.
- Press the button text below to view the Kahoot
- Library to work on Mini-Grammar Lesson
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Wednesday
- Read "The Fundamental Failure of Environmentalism"
- Answer the discussion questions individually making sure that you write down your answers, and then share your ideas with a classmate. Synthesize the ideas and add to your notes. Keep these notes handy and we will be discussing them as a class tomorrow.
2. What does this article have in common with the TED talk we watched yesterday?
3. Do you agree or disagree with the perspective presented in these works? Choose a couple of
specific examples from either or both works on which to comment.
- Library to work on Mini-Grammar Lesson - last day of class time to work on this assignment
Thursday
think make people unhappy?
- Watch TED Talk: Nic Marks: The Happy Planet Index
think make people unhappy?
- Discuss yesterday's video and questions.
- Complete the Poetic Terminology Awareness Chart
Friday
- Read Our Oceans are Turning to Plastic (adapted) Article.doc.
- Complete 'quiz' on article.
- Watch Ocean Cleanup video.
- Read "This Teeming Ark" and discuss.
- Respond to "Teeming Ark" questions.
Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 31
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Wednesday, August 21 - Friday, August 23
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Monday
- All grade 12 students to attend Grad Transitions meeting with Mr. Hale and Ms. Sidaway-Wolf
Tuesday
- Cell phone policy - students to sign 'contract' that we co-created in class last week
- Respectful Communication Policy - Students to sign 'contract' we co-created in class last week
- Work on Stories of Who I Am writing assignment using the planning template and begin typing up first artifact on laptops
- Write-up for Artifact #1 is due this Friday
Wednesday
- Debrief the assembly that occurred period 1
- The 3% Project is travelling across Canada, and meeting with students to discuss Climate Change and other changes of our time and to discuss ways that students can make changes in their everyday lives to reduce their footprint and improve their efficiency. More info: 7 minute video for those who missed the assembly https://3percentproject.com/about
- Class discussion questions:
- What do you THINK the world will be like in the future?
- What do you HOPE the world will be like in the future?
- What are the most important issues facing the world today? (Might be the difference between what you HOPE and THINK)
- What is environmentalism? What is its purpose?
- Students to write Learning Journal Response to today's presentation and class discussion.
- Library to work on write-up for Artifact #1 of the Stories of Who I Am assignment
Thursday
- Read Silent Springs excerpt (see handouts tab) and discuss questions at bottom of excerpt with a partner. Discuss as a class afterwards.
- Library to finish write-up for Artifact #1 of the Stories of Who I Am assignment and finish journal response
- Write-up for Artifact #1 is due tomorrow.
- Journal response is due tomorrow.
Friday
- Watch TED talk.
- Fill in Note-taking form/questions (see handouts tab)
- Write-up for Artifact #1 is due at the beginning of class!
- Journal response is due today.
Wednesday, August 21 - Friday, August 23
Wednesday
- Introductions
- Discuss course syllabus (see handouts tab)
- Trashketball game to review key ideas from course syllabus
Thursday
- Identity Unit - Lesson 1: Respectful Communication - small group activity
- Talking Circle - Discussion topic: Cell phone policy in class
- Self-assessment for participation in group activities and class discussions using assessment rubric
Friday
- Icebreaker activity
- Assignment #1 - Stories of Who I Am (see handouts tab)
- Write-up for Artifact #1 is due next Friday