ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

1. Journals #1-9 – completion check – 250-500 words, min. 1 page, double spaced, multi-paragraph, good discussion, edited.
2. Story Notes – “Totem” & “Behind the Headlines”
3. In class paragraph writing– Review the basics of writing a good paragraph – Topic: Which is a better system: integration or assimilation?  Consider what you think “better” means (fair, productive, unifying, safe, just, happy, etc.)  Do some research of your own, or at least read through these links so that when you do the in class writing, you have something worth saying/reading.
4. Check out these articles and links – they are purposely from a variety of sources, so that you get a wide range of ideas/opinions — CLICK here —> Niki Sharma Letter,  Multiculturalism vs. Assimilation differences,   Canadian – Multiculturalism vs. Assimilation,   Pros & Cons – integrations vs. assimilation,   USA – multiculturalism or assimilation,  Charter of Values – Canada, Charter of Values Stats,   Canadian Values & the Niqab debate
5. Narrative Presentations – Conflic, POV, Other Techniques #1 – Friday/Monday