HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues
- Check out this article on Canadian Conservative Kellie Leitch — Read here –> Kellie Leitch on Trump’s victory — Hmm, so what are our Canadian values?? And are they the same as Trump’s???
- “Behind the Headlines” p. 137 – Qs #3-9, Story Notes
- Read p. 107-108
- Journals #8 – Traditions – What are some traditions you & your family celebrate? Are all traditions positive? Explain. Is it important to hold onto traditions or is it more important to adapt and evolve with the times and/or the dominant culture? Explain. With reference to all 3 tradition stories we’ve studied, discuss your opinion on the value and purpose of traditions. (The Lottery, Jade Peony, Totem)
- Journal #9 -“Behind the Headlines” – Choices: A dilemma – In this short story Lakshmi reflects on the choices she’s made in her life and wonders how her life has turned out this way. In this moment of reflection, she is faced with a dilemma: to remain the same or to change. As we get older, we are given more responsibilities and have more power to make choices for ourselves, but we also have to deal with the consequences of our choices. Consider an important choice or dilemma that you’ve had to face. Discuss the situation. What did you do? How did you choose? What were the consequences? Do you have any regrets? Explain.
- Narrative Presentations: Conflict, POV, Other techniques #1 – Presenting on Thurs/Friday. Have your ideas & info ready to show me on Tues/Wed & anything you might need photocopied