HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Story Notes #3-#4 Handout – Chief Dan George – read, mark up — note techniques used (metaphors, imagery, repetition, etc.) and meaning AND any Qs & reactions you have Journal #6 – “The Lottery” – What do the events in the story say about human nature? Compare and contrast the story to […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Mon Journal #5 – Synthesis – connect at least 1 poem to at least 1 story. Discuss how they are connected – theme, events, characters, etc. Consider the theme of IDENTITIES! If you choose to use “Richard Cory” as your poem, you MUST connect it to 2 stories. Continue studying narrative terms Presentations […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs DAY 2 PRESENTATION GROUPS – you will be presenting on MONDAY! (Plot, character types, characterization) Day 2 – Identity poems – make sure you’ve read & noted down ideas for each poem, we will be working with them in class on Wed. Day 2 – Journal #4 – Multiculturalism Day 1 – […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Journal #4 – Multiculturalism – “Jade Peony” – What struggles might some immigrants face when trying to balance their cultural heritage with their new nationality and/or culture? Canada is known for being “multicultural”. Considering the information in the article, what is your opinion on the state of multiculturalism in Canada? Is there true […]
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ENGLISH 11- 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Friday/Monday “Jade Peony” p. 107-117 – Qs #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet News Article on multiculturalism – read, highlight, answer 3 questions on back of sheet Study terms Identity Poems sheet
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed ** please note the differences between blocks** Block 2.2 – Read “Jade Peony” – p. 107-117 – Read the intro too! Watch this short animated movie –note some of the dialogue that illustrates key conflicts and themes —Click here —> “Jade Peony” Block 1.2 – “Jade Peony” Qs. #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet Both […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues – ** please note the differences between blocks** Read “Jade Peony” – p. 107-117 – Read the intro too! Block 1.2 – Journal #3 – Appearance and Identity – Discuss how much your appearance impacts your personal identity & behaviour. Consider the 2 stories we’ve studied along with the clips we watched & […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Narrative Devices Presentations – We need to figure out your groups! Block 1.2 – 7 grps of 3 & 2 grps of 4. Block 2.2– 8 grps of 3 & 1 grp of 2. Figure out who you want to work with & hopefully it works out! Both classes – Identity Poems […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Please note that because of the Pro-D, Block 2.2 has more time, but also more homework to do in order to catch up. Block 2.2 – Miss Brill Qs, story notes, reading quiz – etc. from last post – watch the video – make connections — “Brick by Boring Brick” Both blocks – […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Mon p. 57-63 – “Miss Brill” – Read & fill in Story Notes Sheet & do Qs #3-8 (Keep in mind the idea of identity. Does she know who she is? Is she really what she thinks she is or do others see her differently? Why is she so hurt/upset at the end?) […]
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