HOMEWORK: Due April 1 Notebook: p. 54-55 – Jrnl #5 – Consider Brock’s POV of new technologies & discuss if smartphones, texting, social media, smart watches, gaming make our lives and society better or worse. p. 49 – Social Critiques – “The Murderer” Here are some videos about some interesting new technologies today Sophia the […]
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Mar 15
ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due April 1st/2nd To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) – start reading Harper Lee – Author of TKAM Sparknotes – TKAM – Summary Video First Impressions: People recall their impressions of reading TKAM Black Canadian History Stamp Project – you will get Mon/Tues to work. Project is due April 8/9th. Be ready to present!
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ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4
HOMEWORK: Due April 1/2 Essays: p. 205 “Nice Place to Visit” Qs: #1-3; #1-4 p. 85 “Say Hi or Die” Qs: #1-3; #2; #2 & #5 These essays use irony and/or satire, so watch the videos to better understand what SATIRE is How to Write a Satire The Simpsons & Satire iPhone Satire
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday “The Murderer” – Read Story Map Qs #1-9 Watch — Ray Bradbury Theatre: The Murderer Notebook: p. 49 – Social Critiques “The Pedestrian” p. 52-53 Journal #4
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP #48 & #50 Character Pkg: Poetry sheets “I Am” poetry sheet Common symbols Stand-Ins – symbolism Goals: Read, Reflect, Reset, Rewrite – Type! Terms Quiz Tues/Wed- All poetry terms we’ve done so far – Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbol, Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, Rhyme, Rhythm, etc. Notebook check – make sure your notebook is […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Character Pkg – “Firework” Read Highlight Complete Qs “Firework” video Goals: Read, Reflect, Reset, Rewrite – Type! Terms Quiz Tues/Wed- All poetry terms we’ve done so far – Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbol, Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, Rhyme, Rhythm, etc. Here are some videos to help you review Figurative Language Tutorial Poetic Devices explained
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ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Elements of Essays text – p. 309-315 -read intro pages for techniques you will be using for your writing piece Watch the following videos to decide who you will be writing about: Amanda Todd, Malala Yousafzai, or Trayvon Martin. Amanda Todd – My Story: Struggling, bullying, suicide – CBC News: The Sextortion of […]
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Feb 23
ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Notebook: p. 50 – Journal #3 – “The Veldt” – story & songs – Discuss how the song lyrics connect with the story – give specific examples. How does the video add to your understanding of the story – consider mood, tone, meaning. Deadmau5 – “The Veldt” song lyrics “The Veldt” Video
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