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   Dec 05

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed “Through the Tunnel” – Lit Circle Role Sheet & Qs (from last class) “The Stranger” – read, highlight, Qs, AND watch the video ===> “The Stranger” Video AND   “The Secret Path” in Schools AND Gord Downie, the Wenjak Sisters, and PM Trudeau at We Day ===> The Secret Path — Full movie ends at 46 mins & then there’s an […]

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   Dec 01

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Monday “Through the Tunnel” – Reading Quiz, Qs, and Lit Circle Role sheet Journal #7 – Family influence on your identity – will be peer edited Identity Project– Part 4 Rough Copy will be collected & checked Project Info – in class time to work Dec. 14 & 18th. DUE DATE: Dec. 20th. […]

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   Nov 28

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Characterization worksheets “Through the Tunnel” – read & highlight key info BUT try to focus on characterization – highlight & write in notes on the characterization of Jerry, his mom, the older boys, etc. Here’s a video on ===> Direct & Indirect Characterization Project – Part 4: Looking Ahead – brainstorm & rough […]

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   Nov 24

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Monday “Everyday Use” Lit Circle Role Sheet.  I will be coming around to check your sheets, so make sure you do a good job of completing the sheet and preparing for your Lit Circle Discussion Identity Project – Part 3: Looking Back – Complete the rough copy for 1 of the options.

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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “Everyday Use” – Prep for reading Quiz, finish the story Qs AND fill in the Characterization worksheet (try to pull a variety of examples from THROUGHOUT the story not just one part). The worksheet will be collected. Journal #7 – Family & Identity – Using the multi-paragraph structure handout, discuss how your […]

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   Nov 18

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Journal #6 – Society & Identity – Discuss how or in what ways  and how much society influence your identity.  Remember the journal should discuss YOUR identity and should be organized/structured as a multi-paragraph essay response. “Everyday Use” – read, high light, Qs, and reading Quiz

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   Nov 16

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” – Lit Circle Role Sheets MUST be done VERY well to show me that you took the time to consider the reading and to fill in your ideas AND that you’re taking what we’re doing in class seriously AND that you care about the […]

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   Nov 09

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday  “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech – read, do Qs, prep for reading quiz, and do your 1 Lit Circle Role sheet. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, you’re missing 2 pages from the speech. Come by and get them and/or contact someone who was in class to get a picture […]

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   Nov 08

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” Speech – read & highlight Here are some videos to watch & consider regarding Identity & Ellen Page’s speech — click here —> Ellen Page Speech AND Ellen on Ellen AND Mini Movie: Imagine a World Where Being Gay was the Norm AND Ted Talk: Morgana Bailey AND Ted Talk: Geena Rocero AND Ted Talks: […]

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   Nov 07

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Identity Project – Part 1 & 2 – Rough copies of each assignment – will be collected Good copy of 1 Journal – Due Thursday – typed, double spaced, MLA format, your own title, multi-paragraph, good discussion, min. 1 page (250-300 words)  

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