February 19, 2020
Is technology positive or negative for society?
This unit we will be reading articles that relate to the question above, such as "Having Your Smartphone Nearby Takes A Toll On Your Thinking"
This unit we will be reading articles that relate to the question above, such as "Having Your Smartphone Nearby Takes A Toll On Your Thinking"
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Last class to finish music video concept and you will be presenting your concept on Wednesday. If you are done, practice presenting the concept to a friend.
Presentation Expectations
1. Theme of song
2. How the film will link to the song
3. Setting/Characters
4. Story outline
** Make sure to bring the course selection forms filled out on Wednesday.
Presentation Expectations
1. Theme of song
2. How the film will link to the song
3. Setting/Characters
4. Story outline
** Make sure to bring the course selection forms filled out on Wednesday.
January 29,2020
Did a test like assignment on the music video "Hey Brother" By Avicii
** All answers must be 3 sentences long**
Questions
1. Do you like the song/ video? why or why not?
2. Which parts were particularly memorable?
3. Why all the old photographs and flashbacks?
4. Explain the ending why does the young boy say "why did you have to go dad?"
5. In your opinion does the video fit with the music? Explain why or why not.
6. Is there a message that this video is trying to communicate? Explain.
** All answers must be 3 sentences long**
Questions
1. Do you like the song/ video? why or why not?
2. Which parts were particularly memorable?
3. Why all the old photographs and flashbacks?
4. Explain the ending why does the young boy say "why did you have to go dad?"
5. In your opinion does the video fit with the music? Explain why or why not.
6. Is there a message that this video is trying to communicate? Explain.
January 27, 2020
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January 8, 2020
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Today students worked on a question from the back of their work sheet that is posted above the music video.
January 6, 2020
Reminder to all students that your Character analysis essay, Conflict paragraphs and Through the Woods paragraph are all overdue. If you haven't submitted them, please do so ASAP in order to receive a mark for your progress report.
Today we started our new unit. After watching Hall of Fame by The Script, students analyzed the difference between the Ballerina and the Boxer. If you missed class, see Ms Huber as soon as possible to collect the work you missed. The front side of the hand out is due on Wednesday.
Today we started our new unit. After watching Hall of Fame by The Script, students analyzed the difference between the Ballerina and the Boxer. If you missed class, see Ms Huber as soon as possible to collect the work you missed. The front side of the hand out is due on Wednesday.
December 11, 2019
The Through the Woods and The Dark Side of Nixon work packages are now overdue. Your Character Analysis Essay will be due at the end of the block on December 18.
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December 2, 2019
Term two started with a focus on paragraph writing. Students will be using the PEEL structure to write their paragraphs for the rest of the year. We spent a number of classes learning, practicing and reviewing this structure. Until Winter break we will be completing a short story unit in which students will have a chance to demonstrate what they’ve learned about paragraph writing. Attached is the first story and assignment. Please make sure paragraphs and questions are completed for Wednesday December 4th.
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November 15, 2019
The work package is due on Monday, November 18. If students fail to hand in their one pagers by Monday, they will be assigned Wednesday school.
October 30, 2019
The due date for the one pager has been changed. Students will have class on Monday to work on the project and it will be due at the end of the block on Monday, November 4.
October 23, 2019
***Novel and Booklet is due next class
October 21, 2019
Two classes left to finish the your novel and passion novel booklet!
REMINDER: responses from booklet are going on your one pagers as evidence for your novels theme.
REMINDER: responses from booklet are going on your one pagers as evidence for your novels theme.
October 18, 2019
Students have been working hard on their passion novel study! Just a reminder that the novel and work package are due October 28, and the one pager is due November 4th.
Theme:
1. what is the message the author is sending?
2. should be a positive lesson or statement about human nature. (include evidence)
3. NO CLICHES
4. NOT ONE WORD-> phrase/ sent
Examples of Theme:
1. to become a powerful leader you have to break some rules - Harry Potter
2. Only those willing to face the ugliest part of themselves are able to find true love -Shrek
3. Making smart choices requires planning and preparation - Three Little Pigs
Theme:
1. what is the message the author is sending?
2. should be a positive lesson or statement about human nature. (include evidence)
3. NO CLICHES
4. NOT ONE WORD-> phrase/ sent
Examples of Theme:
1. to become a powerful leader you have to break some rules - Harry Potter
2. Only those willing to face the ugliest part of themselves are able to find true love -Shrek
3. Making smart choices requires planning and preparation - Three Little Pigs
September 30, 2019
Over the next FIVE weeks you will be exploring the wonderful world of reading. Each class will start with SILENT reading. You are expected to bring your novel each class or leave your novel in the class. In addition to reading your novel you will complete a work booklet. See file attached to this post if you misplace your booklet.
September 16, 2019
1. children story package
> By now you should be finishing up the theme paragraph
> Once you are down the paragraph start working on the final assessment
DUE WEDNESDAY AT THE START OF THE BLOCK!
> By now you should be finishing up the theme paragraph
> Once you are down the paragraph start working on the final assessment
DUE WEDNESDAY AT THE START OF THE BLOCK!
September 11, 2019
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
1. FINISH YOUR PARAGRAPH.
2. IF YOU ARE DONE, PROOF READ IT AND MAKE THREE CHANGES TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING.
3. PRACTICE READING YOUR PASSAGE WITH A FRIEND AND EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT.
2. IF YOU ARE DONE, PROOF READ IT AND MAKE THREE CHANGES TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING.
3. PRACTICE READING YOUR PASSAGE WITH A FRIEND AND EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT.
September 6,2019
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