Last speeches today! The Grade 8s really enjoyed Jason, Brandon, Chelsia, Ruby, Nancy, Cam and David's presentations.
The rest of the class wrote an analysis of Trudeau's "First Among Equals" speech from 1980.
Starting next week, you will be working with Miss Brown.
In keeping with the speaker you saw today, here is a clip from an amazing French-language documentary made ten years after the liberation of Auschwitz.
Speeches done today: Victor, Natalie, Anthony, and Andy
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We revisited the analysis of political cartoons. We looked at several historical ones which addressed the Northwest Rebellion, Riel and John A MacDonald.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a current political/editorial cartoon, published AFTER the Olympics and do a brief point-form analysis to be handed in.
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You had today's class to complete a worksheet on MAAN (Much Ado About Nothing) quotes. Altogether, you had to fill in the blanks in 10 quotes from the play and then translate those quotes into modern English. This was handed in at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Answer the questions (1-7) for Act III
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had today's class to complete a worksheet on MAAN (Much Ado About Nothing) quotes. Altogether, you had to fill in the blanks in 10 quotes from the play and then translate those quotes into modern English. This was handed in at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Answer the questions (1-7) for Act III
Following on our discussion in ER about the Nazi Final Solution, here's a clip from the BBC documentary about Auschwitz.
Speeches today! Really great presentations by Daniella, Amy Z, Zach, Johnny H., Arjun, and Thomas. Especially considering how fidgety the audience was.
Speeches today! Albert and Norman are done, done, done! Nice work guys!
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Finished up the Middleton and Dumont chapter. I'll see most of you tonight at the Waterfront Theatre! Remember to bring something to write with and write on.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We watched Acts I and II of the 1993 film version of Much Ado About Nothing
You had time between Act I and II and between Act II, Scene i and Scene ii/iii to note the differences and write a personal response to this version of the show.
FOR NEXT CLASS:
1) Complete your noting of the differences and your personal response to Act II, Scene iii.
2) Identify the speaker and explain the significance of the quotes for Act II (hand-out from our first class)
3) Read Act III
Block B (1-2) English 9
We watched Acts I and II of the 1993 film version of Much Ado About Nothing
You had time between Act I and II and between Act II, Scene i and Scene ii/iii to note the differences and write a personal response to this version of the show.
FOR NEXT CLASS:
1) Complete your noting of the differences and your personal response to Act II, Scene iii.
2) Identify the speaker and explain the significance of the quotes for Act II (hand-out from our first class)
Today, we had Mr. Reg Boaler from Toastmasters in to present on tips for giving good speeches.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
I collected money for The Canada Show on Monday. Thanks to all of you who remembered your money. Still waiting on eight more people for $6 and two to pay a loonie.
We moved onto the Dumont/Middleton chapter of the Northwest Rebellion.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had today's class to work on the Act II questions (#1-10).
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in the Act II questions
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had today's class to work on the Act II questions (#1-10). Almost all of you finished.
Next step in speech-writing: editing and editing and editing... and EDITING.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Please make sure you have a completely revised draft of your speech. Start reading it out loud (to yourself if you don't feel ready to do it in front of an audience yet)
You had today's class to finish your first drafts and start your revisions
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You were given the write-up on the optional alternative assignment - The Canada Show Social Studies Review. I'll get back to you on Thursday about the possibility of getting a group rate for the February 22nd show.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the contrasting Louis Riel cartoons and the letter to the editor.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read the first 202 lines of Act II, Scene i of Much Ado About Nothing. You wrote a summary for the action so far.
For a little help in understanding the Shakespeare, here's the link to the beginning of Act II, Scene i of Much Ado About Nothing on the No Fear Shakespeare website: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/page_38.html
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the movie posters. Read to the end of Act II.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read the first 202 lines of Act II, Scene i of Much Ado About Nothing. You wrote a summary for the action so far.
For a little help in understanding the Shakespeare, here's the link to the beginning of Act II, Scene i of Much Ado About Nothing on the No Fear Shakespeare website: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/page_38.html
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the movie posters. Read to the end of Act II.
This is Ryan Gladstone, one of the actors in The Canada Show, doing a commercial for his most recent show, The Seven Lives of Louis Riel.
You wrote first drafts of your speeches while I wrote interim reports.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You worked on Questions 4 & 5 from Setting the Scene in the Louis Riel text.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Completed Louis Riel storyboards are due.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You created movie posters for Much Ado About Nothing while I wrote interim reports.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read through Act II
Block B (1-2) English 9
You created movie posters for Much Ado About Nothing while I wrote interim reports.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read through Act II
This is a video that some Hugh Boyd students made for an Anti-Racism video competition. They've worked really hard on it. Be sure to comment positively and vote for it. They could win a trip to Ottawa.
We looked at outlining your script and took notes on three different styles of speech outlines - the Storytelling, the Scientific, and the Social Issue.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your outline ready to go
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You had this class to work on the storyboard of Louis Riel's early life. The storyboards are due Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished reading Act I of Much Ado About Nothing. You were issued your own copy and we worked through a couple of examples of how to source and interpret quotations from the script.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have all three Act I quotes sourced and interpreted. Answer questions 1-6 for Act I
Block B (1-2) English 9
We finished reading Act I of Much Ado About Nothing. You were issued your own copy and we worked through a couple of examples of how to source and interpret quotations from the script.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have all three Act I quotes sourced and interpreted. Answer questions 1-6 for Act I
We looked over Obama's speech one. last. time. (!) and then went to the computer lab to watch the video.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a video of Obama's State of the Union Address 2010 and compare it to the Inaugural Address in terms of tone, style, persuasiveness.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You handed in your Hero projects and we watched the pilot episode of the tv show "Chuck" which has examples of the Hero's Journey. Oh, and "Shaun the Sheep".
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your "A" game for Miss Brown, please!
Block F (2-2) English 8
You handed in your Hero projects and we watched the pilot episode of the tv show "Chuck" which has examples of the Hero's Journey. Oh, and "Shaun the Sheep".
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in any Newspaper Worksheets you'd like to submit for bonus marks. Bring your "A" game face for Miss Brown, please!
We worked on glossing the King Jr. speech for rhetorical appeals and literary devices.
We went to the library computer lab and watched a video of Martin Luther King Jr. giving the "I Have a Dream" speech, noting the audience reactions. We then watched the Severn Suzuki speech to the UN Earth Summit.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the gloss of King Jr.'s speech and Obama's speech. Write a personal response in a short paragraph to Severn Suzuki's speech. If you were an adult delegate in that audience, how convincing would you find her?
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We put together the Louis Riel textbooks today. Using the "Setting the Scene" chapter and your Horizons textbook, create a detailed timeline for Riel's life up until his return to Canada (Batoche). Once that is done, choose 10 major illustratable events and plan for creating a 10-panel storyboard entitled "Riel: the Early Years".
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your timeline completed. You will have the class to work on the storyboards. Bring markers, pencil crayons, and any other materials that you think you'll need as the storyboard will be due at the end of class.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was an editing day for your Short Story Project. Remember, you need TWO edited drafts to hand in with your good copy on Monday, as well as your Freytag's Pyramid, pre-write, and transformative item.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your completed Short Story Project
Block B (1-2) English 9
Today was an editing day for your Short Story Project. Remember, you need TWO edited drafts to hand in with your good copy on Monday, as well as your Freytag's Pyramid, pre-write, and transformative item.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your completed Short Story Project
You wrote "If I Was A..." mini-essays from the perspective of a student teacher about concerns, planning and hopes that you might have if you had to teach for the first time.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You wrote "If I Was A..." mini-essays from the perspective of a student teacherabout concerns, planning and hopes that you might have if you had to teach for the first time.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We went over the first page of Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech for rhetorical appeals and use of literary devices. You continued the gloss for 15 minutes.
In the computer lab, we watched Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and Severn Suzuki's address to the United Nations' Environment Commission.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish glossing Obama's speech and write a short response to Severn Suzuki's speech.
The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes
And this video is the same young woman only a couple of years ago, speaking on the same topic which remains a major part of her life to this day.
You had a T.O.C. today. The following is based on my lesson plans and her notes.
Block B (1-2) English 9
Using your Pre-Writes from the previous class, you were to begin writing your short story.
Be sure to pay attention to the rubric I will be marking the finished projects by.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Using your Pre-Writes from the previous class, you were to begin writing your short story.
Be sure to pay attention to the rubric I will be marking the finished projects by.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You took notes from Horizons on the Northwest Rebellion and answered the questions at the end of the section. Some of you chose to watch videos instead.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You looked at speeches by Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama. You analyzed these for rhetorical appeals and the usage of literary devices.
You had a work period on your Hero Projects. Due this Friday.
Block E (2-1) English 8
Many of you handed in completed Hero Projects. We analyzed the Perseus story for the elements of the Hero's Journey and then you had a free work period.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We looked at Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and glossed it for rhetorical appeals and literary devices.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the glossing of "I Have a Dream" and work on glossing Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech.
We discussed the roles of character and setting in a short story.
You wrote character analyses and setting descriptions and handed them in.
Your short story projects are due on Monday, February 1, 2010.
Block A (1-1) English 9
We discussed the roles of character and setting in a short story.
You wrote character analyses and setting descriptions and handed them in.
Your short story projects are due on Monday, February 1, 2010.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We listened to Connie Kaldor's "Maria's Place/Batoche" which makes many references to the events and history of the Northwest Rebellion and Louis Riel's life. I specified ten lyrical references and you were to identify the historical reference.
We finished watching Canada: a People's History "Taking the West"
We watched Act I of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. Discussed how a hero isn't always the stereotypical heroic one and how a villain isn't always unpopular. Eg. "Captain Hammer Corporate TOOL"
DUE DATE: Heroes project is due FRIDAY, January 29, 2010
Block E (2-1) English 8
Heroes/Villains Quiz today
We watcher Act I of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. Discussed how a hero isn't always the stereotypical heroic one and how a villain isn't always unpopular. Eg. "Captain Hammer Corporate TOOL"
DUE DATE: Heroes project is due FRIDAY, January 29, 2010
Block H (2-4) English 11
Fallacy Quiz today. Whew!
Well done, class. Ms. Scarr was very impressed by your test-taking behaviour. She recommended a bonus point for good behaviour. Too bad she's not teaching the class, eh?
We looked at how to create an interesting villain/antagonist today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your 5 favourite villains. Explain their motivation, their background (as described in our class), and what they have done which is socially inappropriate in a short paragraph. Now, create your own, completely original villain with a rich background, clear motivation and nasty deeds.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at how to create an interesting villain/antagonist today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your 5 favourite villains. Explain their motivation, their background (as described in our class), and what they have done which is socially inappropriate in a short paragraph. Now, create your own, completely original villain with a rich background, clear motivation and nasty deeds.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We finished up the notes on fallacies today. You were given a list of Editorial Survey questions.
FOR NEXT CLASS: For each of the topics on your Editorial Survey sheet, establish which of the three appeals you think would be most effective to use in arguing (1) for and (2) against it.
This means that there should be 52 answers on the page.
Remember: you don't need to say a word to use appeals effectively.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Two short paragraphs on "what you know" about the old man and the woman in "Willow Waist"
SHORT STORY QUIZ (Take 2)
Bring paper, something to write with, and something to read when you're done.
Block A (1-3) English 9
Continued working on short story analysis
FOR NEXT CLASS:
SHORT STORY QUIZ (Take 2)
Bring paper, something to write with, and something to read when you're done.
Block D (1-4) Social Studies 10
Work period on Red River Play
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Red River Play. Bring a printed version OR email it to me with the subject line reading thus: "[YOUR FULL NAME] Red River Play" at dkeng@sd38.bc.ca BEFORE the start of class.
Block C (1-3) English 11
We took notes on fallacies in writing/speech-making.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Begin your logical analysis of Penn Jillette's essay.
I gave you notes today on the ten stages of the Hero(ine)'s Journey. Your assignment is to go back and see if your hero story has all ten stages represented. If not, begin your second draft!
Block E (2-1) English 8
I gave you notes today on the ten stages of the Hero(ine)'s Journey. Your assignment is to go back and see if your hero story has all ten stages represented. If not, begin your second draft!
Block H (2-4) English 11
We started looking at fallacies today. You may re-submit your pathos analysis if you think you may have written the wrong thing last class.
We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Carved Table"
Block A (1-1) English 9
We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Child Who Loved Roads"
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You had today's class to work on your Red River plays. Remember, you need to incorporate all seven of the Major Players discussed last week.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue to work on plays. You will have one more work period on this. Good copies will be due on Monday.
Block C (1-3) English 11
We discussed PATHOS appeal in depth and in relation to Penn Jillette's essay. We took a look at possible speech topics.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your analysis of Jillette's essay in terms of PATHOS. Identify the strongest appeal in an argument to be made on the list of Editorial Topics.
You had a TOC today. The work I left was to discuss the qualities of a hero as a class and then, individually, to begin building the framework for creating your own superhero.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had a TOC today. The work I left was to discuss the qualities of a hero as a class and then, individually, to begin building the framework for creating your own superhero.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had a TOC today. You looked at the PATHOS appeal and analyzed the Penn Jillette essay on atheism for use of PATHOS.
Due to abysmal quiz marks, we'll be reviewing on Tuesday and re-writing on Thursday. Marks will be averaged between the two quizzes.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Last lit circle
Due to abysmal quiz marks, we'll be reviewing on Tuesday and re-writing on Thursday. Marks will be averaged between the two quizzes.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We discussed the cast of characters involved in the Red River colony. Your assignment is to create a dramatized narrative (that would be a PLAY) where all seven individuals discussed interact with at least one other character. Also, cast the roles with modern-day actors.
Block C (1-3) English 11
We discussed ETHOS in depth with examples.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Re-examine Jillette Penn's speech and research his political/controversial background and the NPR network where the speech was made and analyze for intrinsic and extrinsic ethos.
You finished writing letters to the school's administrators. They need to be typed and emailed to me before next class.
I have already delivered the ones that were sent to me today!
Block E (2-1) English 8
You finished writing letters to the school's administrators. They need to be typed and emailed to me before next class.
I have already delivered the ones that were sent to me today!
Block H (2-4) English 11
You handed in the ads you analyzed for rhetorical appeals. We looked closely at ethos today, using examples from different genres of magazines as well as a speech.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read the essay about atheism for usage of the ethos appeal. Underline/highlight examples and EXPLAIN how the writer has created INTRINSIC/INVENTED ethos.
I thought we'd done the notes on Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance from the textbook. We hadn't. We did. Well, you did. Have it done before the quiz for Riel, please.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish the notes for pages 155 - 162 and questions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 on page 162.
Block C (1-3) English 11
We looked at Aristotle's Appeals in advertising and a speech.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Please DO the assignment from LAST CLASS. Find a print advertisement and write an analysis of how Aristotle's Appeals were used. THEN examine the speech and write a paragraph on WHICH ONE of the Appeals was used most effectively and how.
You wrote drafts of letters about your experiences in high school so far addressed to members of administration.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your draft edited by a friend/family member/trusted adult and bring it to class for typing and formatting.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You wrote drafts of letters about your experiences in high school so far addressed to members of administration.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your draft edited by a friend/family member/trusted adult and bring it to class for typing and formatting.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took notes on Aristotle's Appeals - Ethos, Pathos, and Logos - and we discussed how these appeals are used to convince/persuade an audience and where they are used in everyday life.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find and bring a print ad (magazine or newspaper) to class. On a separate sheet of paper, describe how Aristotle's Appeals have been used to make the ad effective.
Today was your second literature circle. Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your second literature circle. Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We watched the rest of the Canada: a People's History episode, "Sea to Sea", and did the first 2 questions on page 155.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You handed in your essay drafts and then we ... um... we did English stuff ;) Happy holidays!
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers. Remember to incorporate your widget ad.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block H (2-4) English 11
I took in and revised drafts today. You worked on outlines and drafts, read the rest of Billy Bishop and considered the effectiveness of the one-man format vs. a full cast show.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have further drafts complete. Some of you need complete re-writes.
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :) THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :) THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Notes for a "possible" upcoming quiz on pages 134-136 in Horizons were assigned. Answers for questions 1 & 2 on page 138 were handed in. Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 138 were assigned for homework.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 (map with 15-20 priorities features) from page 138 in Horizons.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had today's class to read Act I from Billy Bishop Goes to War, choose the most interesting 3 scenes from it and explain (in paragraph form) what devices (eg. stage directions, script, interactions) made it stand out for you. The rest of the class was spent working on "The Most Dangerous Game" outlines and drafts.
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review done
Block E (2-1) English 8
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of the class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review and editorial done
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had the class for reading Billy Bishop Goes to War and working on the outlines for the Passchendaele character analysis I handed back.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a draft of your Passchendaele character analysis essays ready. Finish reading Billy Bishop.
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We started the Chapter 4 today. You completed an organizer comparing and contrasting the Northwest Company and the Hudson's Bay Company. Questions 1 - 3 on pg 134 were assigned and you handed in 1 and 2 at the end of class with the organizer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete an advertisement for recruiting workers for the Northwest Company on the index card you were given.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You read the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" and took notes comparing the characters of Rainsford and Gen Zaroff. You completed an outline and handed that in at the end of class. Well, most of you did. You were issued your copy of Billy Bishop Goes to War.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the outline for the comparison essay if you didn't before the end of class. Begin reading Billy Bishop.
29 years ago today, John Lennon was shot dead outside his New York City apartment building.
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You wrote the Pre-Confederation Quiz
Block C (1-3) English 11
We read the Preface to Billy Bishop Goes to War. We watched a part of Passchendaele.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian works of literature. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
Widget advertisements were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block E (2-1) English 8
Reviews for the Class Acts were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block H (2-4) English 11
We read the Preface for Billy Bishop Goes to War together and discussed the place of Canadian drama in the world. We finished watching Passchendaele and discussed character and setting in times of war.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian literature and performance art. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
After the guns are silent After your wounds have healed After those crosses Have been planted in all those fields After that long boat ride All the way across the sea And after this train carries thee
Chorus; I will love you After The War Ill love you for always, forever more I will love you After The War Forever for always and more
After your boots dry And the tobaccos all but gone Along with all those postcards you've carried Under your arm After I remember All the words I couldn't say And after this long night fades away
Chorus I will love you After The War Ill love you for always, forever more I will love you After The War Forever for always and more
After this blackbird Lifts up from off your chest And after your soul takes its final rest My love, I forgive you You never planned to die And love, Ill place two pennies over your eyes
Chorus I will love you After The War I'll love you for always, forever more I will love you After The War Forever for always and more
You handed in your good copy news articles. After reading the paper for fifteen minutes, we took a quiz and discovered that we only absorb about 20% of the news presented. Advertisements were the focus of today's class. We compiled a list of 15 advertising techniques and then examined the ads in the paper for these techniques.
Finally, you drafted an ad for a "widget". Using the techniques discussed, your assignment is to sell the widget WITHOUT ever explaining what it is or what it does! Just create an ad that would make the reader want to buy it. :)
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copy of the widget ad.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We watched the Drama 9/10 Class Acts today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: draft a 1 or 2 paragraph review on the show.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We continued watching Passchendaele today. You took notes on the role of setting in addition to character development today.
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I am a happy and self-declared geek of movies, television, (good) fantasy novels, and pop culture. I want more time to read, write and knit. I am not eighty years old.
I like a good discussion. I like creativity. I like a good joke. I dislike laziness, a mean spirit, and unnecessary fuss.