You had this class to select a short story which you and your group will transform into audio media.
Keep in mind the requirements:
->5 - 15 minutes long
->must include sound effects and/or music
->multiple voices/speakers
->final product must be submitted as a sound recording of some kind
->you must submit a typed final edition of the script
->there must be a reasonable level of transformation
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had this class to present your three selections to your group members and solicit their feedback.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Select the ONE piece you will present. *Time yourself while you read it aloud. Record the length of time it takes to read the piece from beginning to end. Repeat twice from *
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had this class to present your three selections to your group members and solicit their feedback.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your reflection on your feedback sheet. Select the ONE piece you will present. *Time yourself while you read it aloud. Record the length of time it takes to read the piece from beginning to end. Repeat twice from *
We looked at the BC Treaty Process today. You took notes.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Research the timeline for the Nisga'a People's treaty negotiation.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You did a quick free-write, turning a fairy-tale or nursery rhyme into a news story. Then you had the rest of the class to complete a short-story outline and draft.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the outline and draft for your short story, revise the draft and then type and print a good copy.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We worked on sensory adjectives today - descriptor words that appeal to the physical senses. You wrote a quick sensory poem for me before the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Write another sensory poem on a different topic than you did in class.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We worked on sensory adjectives today - descriptor words that appeal to the physical senses. You wrote a quick sensory poem for me before the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Write another sensory poem on a different topic than you did in class.
You had a free-write period today to finish up your drafts of the news --> short story assignment. You were given a Freytag's Pyramid outline to help. Story drafts should be 5-10 pages, hand-written, double-spaced.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Pyramid outline and the draft. Revise and type up (and print) a good copy of the story. Outline, draft AND good copy must all be handed in together.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had today's class to get started on your proverb story drafts. Story drafts should be 3-5 pages, hand-written, double-spaced. There should be one half-page, hand-drawn illustration (fine-lined and coloured) for EACH hand-written page of story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your draft. Revise and type up (and print) a good copy INCORPORATING the illustrations into the good copy. Draft and illustrated good copy must all be handed in together.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had today's class to finish your proverb story drafts. Story drafts should be 3-5 pages, hand-written, double-spaced. There should be one half-page, hand-drawn illustration (fine-lined and coloured) for EACH hand-written page of story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your draft. Revise and type up (and print) a good copy INCORPORATING the illustrations into the good copy. Draft and illustrated good copy must all be handed in together.
Prize to the first student who names IN ORDER all the sitcoms the guys below are singing the theme songs of. Your parents might be helpful. I said "might".
We were in the computer lab today looking at 1870 Census information and the Chinese population in BC. You were SUPPOSED to print the 3 tables and answer the 9 questions assigned in COMPLETE sentences on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and have the answers checked BUT no one actually did so...
FOR NEXT CLASS: Answer all TEN questions. Hand in the 3 tables and your answers stapled together and the worksheet SEPARATELY.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had a free-write period on a short-story based on a real-life news report.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Turn on a news broadcast AT THE START of the show. Record (write down) the first three headlines reported and categorize them as legitimate or hype. Note the channel and time of the broadcast.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We worked on found poetry today using newspapers.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Create a 30-line (minimum) found poem using a printed-word source from home. DO NOT CUT OUT THIS ONE. Copy the lines by hand.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We worked on found poetry today using newspapers and magazines.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Create a 30-line (minimum) found poem using a printed-word source from home. DO NOT CUT OUT THIS ONE. Copy the lines by hand.
In groups you discussed the effects of the media on the public, what legitimate news is compared to hype, and why media often chooses to create hype.
You started a free-write on a short story based on a real-life news report.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Turn on a news broadcast AT THE START of the show. Record (write down) the first three headlines reported and categorize them as legitimate or hype. Note the channel and time of the broadcast.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We looked at proverbs from all over the world today. You spent some time, individually and in groups, discussing what they mean.
FOR NEXT CLASS:
1) Finish interpreting the 40 proverbs on the list.
2) Select 3-5 proverbs from the list that you feel that you understand well and on which you think you could write a story.
3) Bring the 3 stories and/or poems you were supposed to bring today to class.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at proverbs from all over the world today. You spent some time, individually and in groups, discussing what they mean. You had 15 minutes at the end to free-write a story which demonstrates one of them.
FOR NEXT CLASS:
1) Bring the 3 stores and/or poems you were supposed to bring today to class.
2) Finish interpreting the 40 proverbs if you haven't already.
We finished listening to the radio play. Those who attended Tuesday's class read the essay by Prof Michelle Butler "The Martian Invasion" and wrote about a recent event covered extensively by the media which turned out to be false or was not really "news" (Eg. Michael Jackson's death). Those who missed Tuesday's class read the New York Times and Ecuadorian accounts of the reactions to their respective 1938 and 1949 broadcasts and wrote a comparison of the two, followed by their answer to whether or not a panic like that could happen today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the homework assignment that was written on the board.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We finished the notes on poetic devices (there should be 50 altogether)
You glossed Alfred Noyes' poem,"The Highwayman" for poetic devices.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Write a paragraph for the following:
"Citing 5 different poetic devices (figurative language, imagery, etc.) explain how Noyes creates excitement and emotion in his poem "The Highwayman"
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished the notes on poetic devices (there should be 50 altogether)
You glossed Alfred Noyes' poem,"The Highwayman" for poetic devices.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Write a paragraph for the following:
"Citing 5 different poetic devices (figurative language, imagery, etc.) explain how Noyes creates excitement and emotion in his poem "The Highwayman"
We listened to the remaining part of the radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds". You read the reactions of the Americans to what they believed to be a real Martian invasion (New York Times link) and the reactions 10 years later of the Ecuadorians who heard a similar broadcast (link to the article).
FOR NEXT CLASS: Answer the following two questions in complete paragraphs:
1: Compare and contrast the reactions of the Americans in 1938 to the Ecuadorians in 1939
2: Could something like this happen today? Why or why not?
Block F (2-2) English 8
We listened to Neil Gaiman reading four different pieces of his own writing.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring 3 pieces of writing (a mix of poetry and stories) that you might consider presenting as your first individual piece.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We listened to Neil Gaiman reading four different pieces of his own writing.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring 3 pieces of writing (a mix of poetry and stories) that you might consider presenting as your first individual piece. Finish your comparison between "Cinnamon" and "The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish" and your drawing of Lucy from "The Wolves in the Walls".
Amor de Cosmos was a newspaper man and politician who campaigned hard for Confederation. He also campaigned for Canada to give BC much more in terms of joining privileges than had been originally agreed upon. Politicians from Quebec thought that BC was given an unfairly large share of federal funds.
Block C (1-3) English 11
With half the class gone on the Physics field trip, we read news reports on the reactions to the War of the Worlds radio broadcast - first in 1938 and then in 1949. You wrote a comparison of the two public reactions and answered the question: Could this happen today, why and how or why not?
Block B (1-2) English 9
Continued with the poetry terms.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue finding examples (2 different poets per term, pls) for the poetry terms.
Block A (1-1) English 9 Continued with the poetry terms. I gave you some time to fill in your table of terms and examples.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue finding examples (2 different poets per term, pls) for the poetry terms.
We listened to the first half of Orson Wells' broadcast of "The War of the Worlds"
You wrote a page, comparing & contrasting the novel and the radio play.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Reader's Theatre performances today. Good work.
You wrote a brief reflection of how your group prepared for the presentations and how you might budget your time in preparing for your individual presentations.
Block E (2-1) English 8
Reader's Theatre performances today. Good work.
You wrote a brief reflection of how your group prepared for the presentations and how you might budget your time in preparing for your individual presentations.
We looked at the representation of certain populations in BC History. We practised the PAWS PoV with cartoons appropriate to our unit.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the second PAWS PoV analysis. Pick one of the two cartoon analyses and write it up in a paragraph. HINT: Start with the PoV
Block C (1-3) English 11
We listened to the radio broadcast of Orson Welles' adaptation of War of the Worlds. You compared and contrasted the radio script with the novel
FOR NEXT CLASS: 3 journal/letter pieces from the perspectives of the boy, the narrator's wife, and a member of the military. Also, the comparison between the radio play and the book.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had this class to complete your Raven storyboards
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find 2 poetry examples of each of the terms we took notes on last class.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We went to see the school production of Lady Dracula.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find 2 poetry examples of each of the terms we took notes on last class.
The groups presented the Martian Invasion plans. There were some interesting ideas but not a whole lot of deep thought exhibited overall. Please take the time to think carefully about these little assignments. It'll be helpful in the long run of this unit.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the balance of your journal entry/letters done.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had this class to rehearse and prepare your Reader's Theatre presentation for Monday's performance.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your props/costumes ready and be well-rehearsed for Monday's performance.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had this class to rehearse and prepare your Reader's Theatre presentation for Monday's performance.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your props/costumes ready and be well-rehearsed for Monday's performance.
In preparation for the May 13th test, we reviewed specific individuals and terms that were significant to this last unit.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Groups met again to complete the Martian Invasion Reaction Plan.
You were able to present most of Parts 1-3 today. Nice work.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You took notes on Poetry Terms today. We got to the end of the "E"s.
Block A (1-3) English 9
You took notes on Poetry Terms today. We got to the "I"s.
FOR NEXT CLASS: We will be seeing the school production of Lady Dracula. Please do not bring any bags to class but DO come and meet in Portable 5 at the beginning of Engaged Reading WITH A BOOK. Asia and Michael, I still need your $4.
And while we were in school today, the folks at Science World in Vancouver got a visit from a grey whale....
First day with War of the Worlds (NOT "World of Warcraft"). You were to have read Chapters 1-7 in order to be able to examine human reaction to the crisis presented by the Martian invasion.
In groups, you discussed how you would handle information dissemination, communication with the invaders, ensuring safety and survival of the human population.
For summaries of the chapters (to be read AFTER you've read the actual chapters) click HERE.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read Chapters 8-12.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had today's class in the library to complete your Readers Theatre script, type it out, and begin planning for the staging.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared to rehearse.
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010: Performances
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had today's class in the library to complete your Readers Theatre script, type it out, and begin planning for the staging.
It was a notes day today on John A's National Policy. Be sure to know the three parts of the National Policy, the members of the CPR Syndicate, and the reasons for moving the CPR route.
Block C (1-3) English 11
First day with War of the Worlds (NOT "World of Warcraft"). You were to have read Chapters 1-7 in order to be able to examine human reaction to the crisis presented by the Martian invasion.
In groups, you discussed how you would handle information dissemination, communication with the invaders, ensuring safety and survival of the human population.
For summaries of the chapters (to be read AFTER you've read the actual chapters) click HERE.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read Chapters 8-12.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had the WHOLE CLASS to finish your storyboard for "The Raven".
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had the WHOLE CLASS to finish your storyboard for "The Raven".
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