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   Nov 18

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Prepare for the Socratic Circle Discussion: Fill in the sheet with notes & ideas from ALL 4 readings (“Totem”, “Lament for Confederation”, “I Am Graffiti” and “Apology Day”) AND the apology videos on the last post.  Be thorough, creative, and thoughtful.  The sheet will be collected after your discussion. Satire – good […]

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   Nov 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due THURS/FRI Satire – 2nd draft – add, delete, improve your ideas.  Type it & print it off. Journal #5 – – “Totem” – Satire – What is Thomas King satirizing in the story “Totem”?  Are his criticisms valid or fair?  Explain your opinion.  King is discussing issues of stereotyping and race, is satire an […]

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   Nov 08

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Satire – 1st draft of your own satire.  Must include/be – 200-250 words, double spaced, pen, hyperbole/understatement, irony/sarcasm. Watch the following video for info on how to do this assignment — click here —>  How to Write a Satire

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   Nov 07

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs “Totem” – p.119-124 – Qs #3-6, #8, and #7a,b,c & #9 that were written on the board Complete your Story Notes Sheet – Here are some more videos on Satire — click here —> How to Write a Satire AND SNL & iphone AND SNL & advertising AND iPhone Ads AND iPhone Ads 2 AND United Airlines Satire AND SNL Undercover Boss Star Wars AND Examples of […]

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues “Totem” – p. 107 & p. 124-125 for extra info/help – & p, 119-123 – Read, Story Notes, Reading Quiz You can make your own notes sheet, but here’s a link if you want my Story Notes sheet.  You can type into it or print and write your answers in —> Story Notes […]

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Journals # 1-4 – collect – in order, labelled & with your own title, pen, double-spaced, edited, multi-paragraph, good discussion. In-class Essay – Topic: Compare & contrast traditions in “Jade Peony” by W. Choy & “The Lottery” by S. Jackson. You will be allowed to use the outline worksheet I gave you […]

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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed ANYONE who missed the terms quiz last class, MUST come in on MONDAY at lunch to write it.  It will take 10-15 mins & you will need blue/black pen, and NOTE for your absence.  Journal #4 – “The Lottery”: Story vs. Movie – What do the events of the story say about […]

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   Oct 26

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon “The Lottery” – Q #5-9 & Story Map

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   Oct 24

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Narrative Terms Quiz Watch these 2 short videos BEFORE reading/finishing the story to consider the impact of the title on the story JUST IMAGINE… —> Lotto 6/49 #1 AND Lotto 6/49 #2 “The Lottery” – p. 43-53 – read, story map, and reading quiz

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   Oct 16

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Consider all of the articles, your journal #3 ideas, the story “Jade Peony” and our class discussions, and have your main ideas & explanation for them for the topic: What is Canada’s Identity?  You will be finishing the poster and presenting your ideas to the class.  Here are some videos of what […]

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