Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Grade 12 English Guides 2011-2012

English 12

Learning Guides 1 and 2
Mock Exam and Assessment/Planning

Learning Guide 3
Essay Writing-own topic

Learning Guide 4
Essay Writing-timed, in class, given topic

Learning Guide 5
Assessment and planning to improve essay writing

Learning Guide 6
Reading comprehension-fiction and nonfiction short answers

Learning Guide 7
Poetry-own writings

Learning Guide 8
Poetry-poetic devices

Learning Guide 9
Graphic novels-story development

Learning Guide 10
Graphic novels-visual representation of story

Learning Guides 11, 12, 13 and 14
Novel study-response journals, essay and activities

Learning Guide 15
Creative Writing

Learning Guides 16,17 18
Cross Curricular Projects-written, visual and oral presentation

Learning Guides 19 and 20
Mock Exam and Assessment/Planning



English 12
Learning Guides 1 and 2
Mock Exam and Assessment sheet


Assessment Sheet

Marks

Part A-Informational Text

Multiple Choice /7

Part B-Poetry

Multiple Choice /7

Written Response /12

Part C-Prose

Multiple Choice /8

Written Response /24

Part D-Composition /24


Total /82 %


Analysis-Multiple Choice

Cognitive Process Questions

Review information 3 4 15 19

Recognize Meaning 2 5 7 9 10 13 17 22

Interpret Text 1 6 8 11 12 14 16 18 20 21

Written Response 1-Interpret Text
Plan

Part A
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part B
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part C
Weaknesses:



How to improve:



Part D
Weaknesses:



How to improve:





English 12
Learning Guides 3, 4, and 5
The Writing Process, Essay Writing, Self- assessment

Seminar:

Review of the writing process and essay writing.

This will include information on the introduction paragraph and how to establish a thesis for the essay. Then the content of the middle body paragraphs will be addressed and finally how to develop an effective concluding paragraph. The writing process will also be presented using the pre writing, draft, revision, final copy approach.

Assignments:

Learning guide 3

Choose a topic of your own choice and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.

Learning guide 4

This essay will be written in class. Must be completed in an hour.

Choose one of the following topics and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.

-Legalization of Pot
-Rising the Driving Age to 18
-Stereotypes
-Cell Phones in School
-School Dress Code
-Zoos


Learning guide 5

Complete the assessment sheet comparing the essays done for Learning guides 3 and 4. Complete the given chart listing areas of concern and strategies for improvement.


English 12
Learning Guide 6
Reading comprehension


Seminar:

Review strategies for gleaning information from nonfiction writings. Discuss differences between short answers and essays.

Assignment:

Read the two pieces of prose below. Answer the matching question with a paragraph of a minimum of 150 words. Use direct references from the selection to support your answer.

Mount Robson Mystery

Who do you think was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Robson-Kinney or Kain?


Confessions of a Hockey Dad

What was the turning point in the father’s attitude toward his son’s hockey experiences. Include references about his attitude before and after his enlightenment.














English 12
Learning Guide 7 and 8
Poetry Writing and Analysis

Seminar:

Review how structures and features of poetry shape readers construction of meaning and appreciation of the author’s craft. This will include form, genre, literary elements, literary devices, use of language and visual/artistic devices.

Learning guide 7

Assignment:

Choose ONE of the following options:

1) perform a personal poem that is a maximum of 3 minutes long. Submit a hardcopy of your poem and a multi paragraph discussion of how you think your performance went.

2) Create a study tool or game for the class to use in learning figurative language and literary terms. This option does not require you to write poetry, but you should include excerpts to enhance your project.

3)Write a lyrical poem and submit a multi paragraph explanation of your creative process.

4) Write an original poem and compare/ contrast it with a well known poem. To do this you may write an essay or do a presentation.

5) Create an anthology of at least 4 of your own poetry with appropriate visual support.

6) create your own assignment. Get permission from your teacher before proceeding.


Learning Guide 8

Assignments:

1) In class assignment demonstrating knowledge of poetic devices

2) Test

English 12
Learning Guide 9 &10
Graphic Novels

Seminar:

Review the elements of a short story using the Freytag Pyramid model. These elements include introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion.

Seminar on graphic novels and how they can be used to improve reading and writing.

Introduce the “Comic Life” program for creating graphic novel formats.


Learning Guide 9

Write a short story, myth or legend. Using the Freytag model create an outline first. Outline, rough copy(s) and final draft must all be handed in.

Learning Guide 10

Create a storyboard/comic strip of at least 12 frames. The visuals chosen must cover the different elements of your outline.

Introduction-2 frames

Inciting Incident-1 frame

Rising Action-3 frames

Climax-2 frames

Falling Action-3 frames

Conclusion- 1 frame


This is a suggested breakdown.

The visuals may be hand drawn, computer generated, cut out of magazines......


English 12
Learning Guide 11, 12, 13, and 14
Novel Study

Class novel “Three Day Road. If you choose your own novel, discuss your selection with your teacher before beginning. Follow instructions for “own novel” below.

Learning Guide 11

Seminar:

Review response journal entries. Reactions should reflect writing style and devices as well as plot.

Assignment:

Keep an ongoing response journal. There are to be at least 4-5 personal comments for each chapter or 40 pages. These comments will reflect the students reaction to the story, it is NOT to be a summary of the plot.

Learning Guide 12

Three Day Road: develop an essay following the instructions in part A

Own Novel: choose one activity from the first column

Learning Guide 13

Three Day Road: choose one activity from part B

Own Novel: choose one activity from the second column

Learning Guide 14

Three Day Road: choose a second activity from part B

Own Novel: choose one activity from the first or second column

Learning guides may be submitted individually or as a package.




English 12
Learning Guide 15
Creative Writing

Seminar:

This is considered a free write where the student can create their own Learning guide demonstrating literary creativity. The class will brainstorm to generate a suggested list of possibilities.

Assignment:

All works submitted must be at least at a senior level of expectations for technical and creative aspects. Knowledge and use of literary devices, insights, rhetoric....should be evident.

Use this sheet to copy the list developed in class.


























English 12
Cross Curricular Project
Learning Guides 16,17,18

Concepts: Integrated learning

Seminar:

How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits. Suggestions will be brain stormed. Planning and teacher permission sheets will be presented and explained

Assignment:

These 3 guides will be for a cross curricular projects of 3 learning guides. You must include at least 1 other course (besides English) in these projects. One guide in each project will be for written information, one for visual representation and one for an oral presentation aspect.

You will present your plan and get permission from the teachers in all courses involved before proceeding.



















English 12
Cross Curricular Project
Learning Guides 16, 17, 18

Teacher Signature

Courses: 1) English _______________________

Guides : _______________________

2) _______________________

Guides: _______________________

3) _______________________

Guides: _______________________


Topic:


Written:




Visual:




Oral:


Resources:




English 12
Cross Curricular Project
Interview/Presentation Checklist


Student:

Date:

Course:

Teacher:

Circle the appropriate number:
1-poor 2-fair 3-good 4-very good 5-excellent

Knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4 5

Proper use of language 1 2 3 4 5

Apparent confidence 1 2 3 4 5
(eye contact, body language, attitude)

Ability to self assess 1 2 3 4 5
(explain errors or omissions)

Prepared for interview/presentation 1 2 3 4 5


/25











English 12
Learning Guides 19 and 20
Mock Exam and Assessment Sheet

Assessment Sheet

Marks

Part A-Reading Comprehension-Stand Alone Text

Multiple Choice /7

Written Response /12

Part B-Reading Comprehension

Multiple Choice /13

Part C-Reading Comprehension-Analysis of Synthesis
Multiple Choice /2

Written Response /24

Part D-Composition /24


Total /82 %

Analysis-Multiple Choice

Cognitive Process Questions

Review information 1 9 13 16

Recognize Meaning 2 4 7 8 11

Interpret Text 3 5 6 10 12 14 15 17 18 19 20

Written Response 1-Interpret Text

Written Response 2-Analyze Text

Plan

Part A
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part B
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part C
Weaknesses:



How to improve:



Part D
Weaknesses:



How to improve:

Grade 12 Communications Guides 2011-2012

Communications 12

Learning Guides 1 and 19 -Mock Provincial exam
Lg 1-What we know
Lg 19-What we have learned

(LGs 2&20) Prep and Review Checklist for each of the mocks

Preparing for and reviewing the test

Test Date:
Test Time:
Test Place:
Test Guide:
Special Arrangements:

Reviewed the formats for:

Letters-information headings
-greetings and salutations
-3 paragraphs-reason
-information
-conclusion/follow up

Essays-Outline How:
-Introduction
-3 middle information paragraphs
-conclusion

Posters-Circle important information: who,what,where,when and why
-eye catcher:



Communications 12
Learning Guides 3 and 4
The Writing Process and Essay Writing

Seminar: Review of the writing process and essay writing.

This will include information on the introduction paragraph and how to establish a thesis for the essay. Then the content of the middle body paragraphs will be addressed and finally how to develop an effective concluding paragraph. The writing process will also be presented using the pre-writing, draft, revision, final copy approach.

Assignments:

Learning guide 3
Choose one of the following topics and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.
-Legalization of Pot
-Rising the Driving Age to 18
-Stereotypes
-Cell Phones in School
-School Dress Code

Learning guide 4
Choose a topic of your own choice and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.

Communications 12
Learning Guide 5 Poetry Analysis

Read the poem “Snake” by DH Lawrence.

Answer the following questions:

1) This is a narrative poem.In a few sentences, give the
basic plot of the story.

2) Who has more right to the water trough- the snake or
the man? Why?

3) The man says, “The voice of my education said to
me/He must be killed....if you were a man/ You would
take a stick and break him now....”
What does he mean by this?
What kind of education is he referring to?

4) The man throws a log at the snake , and then says,
“And immediately I regretted it”
Why does he regret his actions?

5) Write a narrative paragraph about an interaction you
have had with an animal in nature. It can be factual or
fictional.


Communications 12
Learning Guide 6 Poetry Writing

Choose 2 different types of poetry.

Some examples are:
narrative
lyrical
limerick

The topic of your poems is related to you in some way.

Some examples are:
autobiographical information
specific interest
pets
hobby/sports
friends or family
dreams and goals

A minimum of three different poetic devices are to be included within each of these poems.

At least one of the poems must demonstrate a specific rhyming pattern.

A total of 20 lines are required for both poems. (eg. if one poem is 4 lines then the next one has to be at least 16 lines


Communications 12
Learning Guide 7 & 8 Novel Study

Choose a novel. Discuss your selection with your teacher.

Learning Guide 7
Assignment:
Keep an ongoing response journal. There are to be at least 4-5 personal comments for each chapter. These comments will reflect the students reaction to the story, it is NOT to be a summary of the plot.

Learning Guide 8
Assignment: use direct references from the book to support responses:

1) Discuss the theme(s) of the book?
2) Describe, in detail, 2 of the main characters.
Include both physical and personality traits.
3)What were the most and least enjoyable parts of
this reading? Why?

Communications 12
Learning Guide 9 &10 Letter Writing

Assignments:

Learning Guide 9
Students must:
-write a cover letter for a job that they would actually apply for. An ad or internet listing is to be included.
-a resume is also to be included.
-Review the list of interview questions and answers.
-Do an interview with your teacher.


Learning Guide 10
The student will compose 2 formal letters using proper format as shown in the planner. The letters would be the students choice.(Opinion, inquiry, complaint, appreciation).

Communications 12
Learning Guides 11 and 12
Short Stories

Seminar:

The teacher will discuss the elements of a short story using the Freytag Pyramid model. These elements include introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion.

Assignment:

Learning guide 11
After listening to 2 short stories read by the teacher (The Necklace and The Monkey’s Paw) the student will create a plot line for one of these short stories. The story parts will be labeled (introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion)

Learning guide 12
For the story not chosen for Learning Guide 11, answer the following questions:

1) Choose one character and list their physical and personality traits.
2) Describe the setting.
3) Write a different ending, beginning or middle for the story. (Minimum of
4 paragraphs)


Communications 12
Cross Curricular Projects
LGs 13,14,15 and 16,17,18

Concepts: Integrated learning

Seminar:
How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits. Suggestions will be brain stormed. Planning and teacher permission sheets will be presented and explained

Assignment:
These 6 guides will be for 2 cross curricular projects of 3 learning guides each. You must include at least one other course (besides English) in these projects. One guide in each project will be for written information, one for visual representation and one for an oral presentation aspect.

You will present your plan and get permission from the teachers in all courses involved before proceeding.




Communications 11/12
Cross Curricular Project
Interview/Presentation Checklist

Student:

Date:

Course:

Teacher:

Circle the appropriate number:
1-poor 2-fair 3-good 4-very good 5-excellent

Knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4 5

Proper use of language 1 2 3 4 5

Apparent confidence 1 2 3 4 5
(eye contact, body language, attitude)

Ability to self assess 1 2 3 4 5
(explain errors or omissions)

Prepared for interview/presentation 1 2 3 4 5


/25

Grade 11 Communications Guides 2011-2012

Communications 11
LG1 The Writing Process and Essay Writing

Seminar:

Review of the writing process and essay writing.

This will include information on the introduction paragraph and how to establish a thesis for the essay. Then the content of the middle body paragraphs will be addressed and finally how to develop an effective concluding paragraph. The writing process will also be presented using the rough copy, draft, revision, final copy approach.

Assignment:

Choose one of the following topics and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.

-Legalization of Pot
-Rising the Driving Age to 18
-Stereotypes
-Cell Phones in School
-School Dress Code





Communications 11
LG2 Grammar-Punctuation

Concepts: Comma, Semi colon, Colon, Apostrophe, Hyphens and
Quotation Marks

Resources: Building English Skills-Green Level

Assignments:

Read the instructional information for each part in the “Building English Skills-Green Level” grammar text-Section 12 p539-566.

Complete only Part A #1-5 on the following pages:

p542, 544, 546, 549, 551, 553, 556, 558 #1-5, 560, 564, 566.

Mark completed exercises with the answer key (in class). Review errors with the teacher then write the in-class test.





Communications 11
LG3 Grammar-Sentence Combining

Concepts: Sentence Combining Strategies

Resources: Building English Skills-Green Level

Assignments:

Read the instructional information for each part in the “Building English Skills-Green Level” grammar text-Section 3 p29-46.

Complete only Part A #1-5 on the following pages:

p30 #1-4, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 45/46 #1-5.

Write out the entire new combined sentences.

Mark completed exercises with the answer key (in class). Review errors with the teacher then write the in-class test.


Communications 11
LG4 Poetry Analysis

Concepts: poetry comprehension

Seminar:

Review different types of poetry and how they communicate a wide range of information and feelings.

Assignment:
Read the two poems: The Road Not Taken
The Child Who Walks Backwards

Write a personal response to each poem, using the 7 step format.

What is it about?
What is the mood?
What poetic devices were used.
Did you like the poem or not? Why?


Communications 11
LG5 Poetry Writing

Concepts: to communicate in poetic language and to explore a
variety of poems.

Seminar:

Review different types of poetry using exemplars from previous students.

Assignment:

Create a collection of poems written by you. Present them in an imaginative way.You must include one of each of the following:

Alphabet
Clerihew
Concrete Contrast Couplet
Definition
Title Down
List
Name
Phrase
Terse

Refer to the sample handout. Cross them off this list as you complete them. Include a title for each.

Forms of “Invented” Poetry

Alphabet Poetry: creative or humourous idea using parts of the
alphabet. It is written as a list in proper order.
Kangaroos
Highly
Ignorant
Jumping
Kangaroos
Love
Making
Noise

Clerihew Poetry: consists of two rhyming couplets the name of some
well known person creates on of the rhymes.

Will Clark
The only way to pitch Will Clark
Is to throw the ball off its mark
Throw a pitch which he can hit
And he will blast a drive no one can get.

Concrete Poetry: the shape or design helps express the meaning or
feeling of the poem.

Contrast Couplet: The first line includes two words that are opposites.
The second line makes a comment about the first.
Age
It really doesn’t matter if you’re young or old
There’s always someone to say, “Do as you’re told”.

Definition Poetry:defines a word or idea creatively.
Styrofoam
a strange stuff
which bends, dents and rips
when poked or pulled.

Title Down Poetry: the letters that spell the subject of the poem, are used to
begin each line.
Blue
Being down is
Lousy,
Ugh, but
Everyone is down sometimes.

List Poetry: A list of qualities, parts, feeling of an idea or item.

Rooms
There are rooms to start up in
Rooms to start out in
Rooms to start over in
Rooms to lie in
Rooms to lie about in
Rooms to lay away in.

Name Poetry: the letters of a name are used to start each line.

Barbara
Basically
All kinds of activities and
Reading a good book
Bring out
All that is
Right
About me

Phrase Poetry: states an ides with a list of phrases.

Cross Country
Off with a bang
Around the bushes
Up the exhausting hill toward the finish
Without any breath.

Terse Poetry: two words that rhyme and have the same number of syllables

Worms Flower Braces
Great Lazy Tin
Bait Daisy Grin



Communications 11
LG6 Reading Comprehension

Concepts: to analyze gender differences in communication

Assignments:

1-Read the Article ” Man-Woman Talk”

2-Make notes on the outline provided.

3-Write a a 5 paragraph essay explaining the differences between
between how men and women communicate. Include your notes
with the final copy.


Communications 11
Learning Guides 7 and 8
Short Stories

Seminar:

The teacher will discuss the elements of characters and setting in a short story. Short story components, including introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion will be presented.

Assignment:

Read the following short stories: “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty
“The Decision” by Tom Burnam.

Answer the following questions for both stories:

1) Choose two characters and tell how they were important to the
story.

2) Describe the setting and how it was important to the story.

3) Write a different ending for the story. (Minimum of 4 paragraphs)

Communications 11
LG 9 and 10 Letter Writing

Assignments:

Learning Guide 9

Students must:
-write a cover letter for a job that they would actually apply for. An ad or internet listing is to be included.
-a resume is also to be included.

Learning Guide 10

The student will compose 2 formal letters using proper format as shown in the planner. The letters would be the students choice.(Opinion, inquiry, complaint, appreciation).


Communications 11
LG 11 and 12 Novel Study-Of Mice and Men

Concepts: To read fiction and be able to comprehend the authors’
meaning.

Assignments:

1-Read the novel “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
2-Keep a personal response journal, chapter by chapter. Refer to sample
starter sheet.
3- Answer the following Questions:

a. George and Lennie dream about buying a nice little place
together one day. Why do they dream about this? Is it
realistic? Why or why not?

b. Why does George take care of Lennie? Describe their
relationship.



Communications 11

Cross Curricular Projects
LGs 13,14,15 and 16,17,18

Concepts: Integrated learning

Seminar:

How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits. Suggestions will be brain stormed. Planning and teacher permission sheets will be presented and explained

Assignment:

These 6 guides will be for 2 cross curricular projects of 3 learning guides each. You must include 2 other courses (besides English) in these projects. One guide in each project will be for written information, one for visual representation and one for an oral presentation aspect.

You will present your plan and get permission from the teachers in all courses involved before proceeding.

One is to be completed before winter break, one after.



Communications 11
LG 19 Critical Thinking

Concepts: to critique and compare what is written.

Seminar:

Review and compare different types of information being passed on to the public through television, radio, magazines, the internet , etc.

Assignment: Choose one magazine from each list
A B
Canadian Geographic People
Gourmet Sports Illustrated
Omni Time
Macleans Sassy
Discover Canadian Living

For both magazines answer the following questions:

1- What kind of magazine is it? What is its main focus topic?

2-What specific type of reader is it aimed at.

3-What percent of the magazine is advertising?

4- What Type of things are being advertised?

5-List some of the magazine regular features.

6- Read one article. What is the main idea the author is trying to
relay? Use direct references to the article to support your opinion.

7-Write a 7step paragraph to explain your choice of which magazine
appeals to you more.

Communications 11
LG 20 Reflection

Concepts: To self assess and reflect on your learning experiences in
Communications 11.


Assignment:

Write a 5 paragraph essay that reflects your learning experiences in communications 11.

What is communications about?
Why is it important to take this course?
What did you learn or improve?
What still needs more work?
What were you favourite and least favourite guides and why?
What would you say to someone thinking of taking this course?

Hand in your outline with the good copy of the essay.

Grade8 English/Social Studies Guides 2011-2012

Grade 8 English/Socials-Learning Guide Expectations

Each concept has a seminar and assignment part. Note taking during seminars is expected.

If the student misses a seminar they must work with the teacher to assure understanding of the concept before doing the assignment.

Some deadlines are established for those guides which have
in-class tests.

All submitted work must have a cover page with student name, section, and learning guide number. Final work is to be done in black/blue pen, computer generated or emailed (eg. power point)

All submitted written work must be double spaced (whether by hand or on computer)

All rough copies must be available on request. The rough copies are to show editing in a different colour or run off and edited by pen/pencil.

All work is marked for proper spelling, punctuation, neatness...

Learning Guides are available on Ms.Fowell’s blog.

“Fowell’s Followers”



English 8
LG 1 Grammar

Concepts: Parts of speech, Plurals and possessives, Types of sentences, Punctuation, Subject/Verb agreement, Verb/Pronoun agreement.

Seminar:

Review use and examples of parts of speech, plurals and possessives, types of sentences, punctuation, subject/verb agreement, and verb/pronoun agreement.

Assignment:

Complete the grammar fun pack. Correct the work using the key provided in class.

Complete the test that will be given in class


Socials 8
LG 1 Mapping the Roman Empire

Concept: Essential Mapping Skills

Seminar:

Reviewing the essential elements needed when doing maps

Assignment:

On the Mediterranean Region Map:

1) Shade the area that was ruled by the Roman Empire
2) Write in the modern day nations that are covered by this
shading. Draw in Great Britain.
3) Indicate where Rome is situated.

Resources:

Across the Centuries p27-31
p518-519

Link:

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/romeancientrome/ig/Maps-of-Rome-and-the-Empire/The-Roman-Empire-about-395.htm

English/Socials 8
LG 2 7-Step Paragraph Writing

Concept: Paragraph writing to inform

Seminars:

Review outline for creating an information 7-step paragraph
Review information about the fall of Rome

Assignment:

Write a 7-step paragraph explaining the causes for the fall of the Roman Empire.

Resources:

Across the Centuries p27-31

Link:

Why did Rome fall?
http://www.roman-empire.net/diverse/faq.htm#romefall

Fall of Rome-reasons
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/fallofrome/tp/022509FallofRomeReasons.htm



English/Socials 8
LG 3 Paragraph Writing

Concepts: Paragraph writing to entertain, persuade and
inform

Seminars:-
Review 3 types of paragraphs: narrative, descriptive, and expository. Discuss how and when each would be used.

Descriptive-describes in detail using as many of the 5 senses to get a complete feel of the topic.

Narrative-Tell an anecdote.

Expository-Gives an opinion or instructions.

Assignments:
Write a paragraph of each type (descriptive, narrative, expository) using the Medieval times for the background.

Use information about castles, manors and knights to develop these paragraphs.

Resource:

Across the Centuries p262-270


English/Socials 8
LG 4 Novel Study-Response Journal

Concepts: Personal responses/reactions to novel content.

Seminar:

Discussion and examples presented on the types of personal responses to what is being read. Literature log response starters and reading logs will be supplied.

Assignment:

Choose a novel from the list provided. Novels not on the list may be chosen as long as the setting is during Medieval times.

As you read, write your personal responses. State feelings, thoughts, reactions, and questions about, situations, ideas, actions, characters, settings, plot, theme and any other elements of the book. You can’t be wrong in your responses, so take some risks and be honest.
Do not write about the plot.

Suggested Titles:
1-There Will Be Wolves by: Karleen Bradford
2-Peregrine by: Joan Elizabeth Goodman
3-The Edge on the Sword by: Rebecca Tingle
4-Catherine, Called Birdy by: Karen Cushman
English 8
LG 5 Essay Writing, Editing and Power Point

Concepts: Essay Writing, Editing strategies and resources.
How to develop a power point presentation
Seminars:
A) Essay Writing -this will include how to use a standard format for writing a multiple paragraph essay. This will include information on the introduction paragraph and how to establish a thesis for the essay. Then the content of the middle body paragraphs will be addressed and finally how to develop an effective concluding paragraph. The writing process will also be presented using the pre-writing, draft, revision, final copy approach.

B) Editing-
Review of types of errors to edit.
Discuss and give samples of editing strategies.
Demonstrate uses of resources used for editing.
Review expectations for rough copies, check list and final copy.

C) Power Point-
Review process of developing a power point presentation

Assignments:
Practice-Edit two articles presented in class.

Essay Writing-Write a multi-paragraph essay using the format presented. Each paragraph will be a power point page.
Topic/Resources: Choose one religion from the following list:

Judaism
http://www.basicjudaism.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism
http://judaism.about.com/od/barandbatmitzvah/f/confirmation.htm
Islam
http://www.islamreligion.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam
Hinduism
http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/p/hinduismbasics.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism
Christianity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity
http://christianity.about.com/b/2009/10/09/what-is-christianity.htm
Buddhism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism
http://buddhism.about.com/od/basicbuddhistteachings/a/basicshub.htm

Information to be included:
Who founded the religion
When and Where it began
Where the followers pray
Who the leaders are
Rules the members abide by
Holidays
Special attire
Symbols

Submit: rough copy and signed checklist


Editing Check list

Grammar and Presentation

1-Spelling-homonyms

2-Punctuation-capitals, periods, quotation marks

3-Sentences-complete, combined

4-Paragraphs-single topic/focus, intro/conclusion

5-Followed outline-second, third drafts

6-Supportive descriptors-adjectives, adverbs

7-Tense consistent

8-Same person throughout

Process

1-I read this out loud

2-It was also edited by________________________________________


English 8

LG6 Literary Scavenger Hunt

Concepts: Literary Awareness

Seminar:

Discussion about literacy, where we find it and how to use the resources (library, inter net etc,) available in the community.

Assignment:

Find as many items on the list provided. 2 marks will be given for each item found.



Literary Scavenger Hunt

1. A copy of 3 Canadian magazines
2. A Dr. Seuss book.
3. A foreign novel translated into English.
4. A book review published in a newspaper.
5. A classified ad for a house, a boat and a service
6. A copy of “The Divinci Code”.
7. Design a book cover for a novel you have read.
8. A copy of three books with different genres.
9. Signatures of 1 female, 1 males from each age group.
Question- What was the last book you read?(on back)
10. The titles of the four plays 2010 at Bard on the Beach.
11. 3 different examples of graphic novels.
12. A current list of the top 10 best sellers.
13. 2 books you have read and seen the movie for.
14. Applications for a job, passport and college.
15. A Canadian novel that won an Oscar for best picture.
16. The first book your parents read to you.
17. The oldest book you can find. (minimum 20 years old)
18. A book in a language other than English.
19. A copy of a religious book.
20. Dewey Decimal System codes for poetry and novels.
21. 3 Shakespeare plays that are also movies.
22. Your public library card.
23. 3 authors who wrote under 2 different names
24. A manual.
25. A general review of the magazine Youthink.

Name_______________ Section______ Mark______


Worksheet for # 9

Age Name Book Title
6-12

M-

F-
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13-19

M-

F-
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20-40

M-

F-
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40-60

M-

F-
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60+

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F-
Socials 8
LG 6 Religion Quiz

Concepts: Note taking, information retention

Seminar:

Review note taking strategies for oral presentations.

Assignment:

1) take notes on the information presented during the class power point on the different religions.

Focus-
Who founded the religion
When and Where it began
Where the followers pray
Who the leaders are
Rules the members abide by
Holidays
Special attire
Symbols

2) Class test on the information from these presentations.
Chart and notes taken during presentations are to be used.



English/Socials 8
LG 7 Letter Writing

Concepts: Structures, formats, and proper content used in formal letter writing. Writing for a specific audience.

Seminar:
Different types of letters/audiences will be dicussed-opinion, inquiry, complaint, appreciation and personal letters.
The structures of a formal letter will be reviewed-greetings, salutations, paragraph content and presentation of necessary information.

Assignment:
The student will compose 2 formal letters using proper format.

Assignment:
The student will compose 2 formal letters using proper format.

One letter will be from a soldier who has gone on the Crusades. He will report to his commander, back in Rome, what has been happening. Include fighting conditions, results of battles and requests for what is needed to continue the fight.

The second letter will be from a Muslim fighter to his leader, with the same information as the Roman soldier but, from the Muslim point of view.


Resource:
Across the Centuries p282-303

Link:
http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/c/cr/crusade.html


English 8
LG 8 Novel Study-Character and Theme

Concepts: Character development within a novel
Theme development within a novel

Seminars:

1) Discuss character development within the novel “The Outsiders”. Include physical and personality traits. Discuss how the characters are important to the theme and plot of the novel.

2) Discuss major and minor themes within the same novel.

Assignments:

1) Choose one character from the novel and write a 5 paragraph essay including physical and personality traits. Explain why you chose this particular character. Back up all opinions with direct references from the novel.

2)Choose a major or minor theme from the novel and demonstrate your understanding with a 7 step paragraph. Discuss ways it is developed within the novel “The Outsiders”. Back up all opinions with direct references from the novel.



English 8
LG 9 Novel Study-Plot

Concepts: Identify elements of the plot line in a novel.
Silent, aural and oral reading comprehension.

Seminars:

The novel “The Outsiders” will be read as a class. It will alternately be read by the teacher, orally by the students and quiet reading.


Assignments:

There will be an class test at the end of the novel. It will cover plot, characters and themes.


LG 8 Becoming a Knight-Brochure

Concepts:

Historical information about the Era of Knights.

Seminar:

Review the information about the Knights. How they started. How they compare with being soldiers today.

Assignment:

Create a brochure to encourage men to become knights.
Include: process to follow, skills needed, how they benefit, equipment needed, why its important to them and their country, codes of honour....

Resource:
Across the Centuries p271-274


Resource:
Across the Centuries p282-303

Link:
http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/c/cr/crusade.html



Socials 8
LG 9 Renaissance Newspaper

Concepts:

Historical information about the Renaissance era.

Seminar:

Review the information about the Renaissance times.

Assignment:

Create a newspaper. Include articles, support visuals, editorials, political cartoons, headlines etc.

Include information about the leaders,writers, artists, inventors and scientists of the time.

Resource:
Across the Centuries p308-335


Socials 8
LG 10 Reformation Theses-Critical Thinking

Concepts:

Historical information about the Reformation

Seminars:

Review information about the Reformation

Review Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.

Assignment:

Consider what you would change about Thomas Haney, MacDonalds or another institution or business that you have knowledge about.

Create a poster giving 15 theses of change.

Remember-These will reflect your values not someone else’s

Resource:

Across the Centuries p336-352



English 8
LG 10 Poetry-Literary Terms


Concepts: Definitions and use of poetic devices.

Seminar:

Review definitions and examples of poetic devices which include; alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, symbolism, imagery, and onomatopoeia.

Assignment:

1)a) Create an anthology of poems that demonstrate the
use of the poetic devices presented.
b) Compose own poem which incorporate 3 of the 9
poetic devices.

Remember to underline and label the poetic devices in the poems for parts a and b. Include the authors’ names for all poems including your own.

2) Class test on definitions of poetic terms and their use.


English/Socials 8
LG 11/12/13 Scientific Revolution Invention Project

Concepts:
Representation of knowledge using a visual/text/oral format.

Concepts: Integrated learning
Aspects of oral presentations
Presenting visual information

Seminar:
How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits.

Review expectations around oral presentations focusing on content, organization of information and physical presentation.

Discussion about the era the scientific revolution.

Resources:
Across the Centuries p353-360

Link:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/27342-age-of-reason-isaac-newtons-scientific-revolution-video.htm

Assignments:

1) Create a modern day invention-include a written guide or
manual to explain how it works and the impact on society.
2) Create a detailed diagram or 3D model of your invention
showing how it works.
3) Put together an oral presentation to sell it to a company for
production. May include power point, commercials (tv/radio),
magazine ad, billboard ad.....

This project may be done with a partner.


Oral Presentation Checklist
Scientific Revolution Invention Project

Student:

Date:

Assignment:

Circle the appropriate number:
1-poor 2-fair 3-good 4-very good 5-excellent

Knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4 5

Proper use of language 1 2 3 4 5

Apparent confidence 1 2 3 4 5
(eye contact, body language, attitude)

Ability to self assess 1 2 3 4 5
(explain errors or omissions)

Prepared for interview/presentation 1 2 3 4 5




English/Socials 8
LG 14/15/16 Exploration-Colony Project

Concepts:
Representation of knowledge using a visual/text/oral format.

Concepts: Integrated learning
Aspects of oral presentations
Presenting visual information

Seminar:
How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits.

Review expectations around oral presentations focusing on content, organization of information and physical presentation.

Discussion about the era of exploration.

Resources:
Across the Centuries p362-381
p437-443
p450-471

Links:
http:///www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/home.htm
http:///www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/exploration.html
http:///www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers
Assignments:

These 3 guides will be for written information, visual representation and oral presentation.

1) Create a brochure, power point or commercial storyboard to
promote your new colony.
Include information about:
government-type, leaders
industry-personal and colony economy
education-schools, training
resources-what is available in the area for survival needs
geography-physical layout of the surrounding area
climate-

2) Create a detailed map or 3-D model of your colony.
Use mapping essentials.
Include:
water sources, trade routes, resources, land use,
buildings and other information given in assignment #1

This project may be done with a partner


Interview/Presentation Checklist
Exploration-Colony Project

Student:

Date:

Assignment:

Circle the appropriate number:
1-poor 2-fair 3-good 4-very good 5-excellent

Knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4 5

Proper use of language 1 2 3 4 5

Apparent confidence 1 2 3 4 5
(eye contact, body language, attitude)

Ability to self assess 1 2 3 4 5
(explain errors or omissions)

Prepared for interview/presentation 1 2 3 4 5


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English 8
LG 17 Bias and Stereotype

Concepts: Stereotype, bias

Seminars:
Bias-a particular tendency or inclination, prejudice.

Stereotype-an often oversimplified or biased mental picture held to characterize the typical individual of a group
Review the development of a 7-step paragraph

Assignments:
Bias-Write 2, 7-step paragraphs on a chosen topic.
One paragraph will present the “for” arguments
One paragraph will present the “against” arguments.

Stereotype-Write a 5 paragraph essay demonstrating
3 stereotype groups that you fit into.

Possible topics for Bias paragraphs:
1-Capital Punishment
2-Legalization of Pot
3-Banning Use of Cell Phones in Schools
4-School Uniforms
5-Raising the Driving Age to 18
6-Zoos
7-Should we have held the 2010 Olympics
or-Student Choice-must check the preferred topic with teacher.


Socials 8
LG 17 Mayan/Aztec/Inca Poster

Concepts:
Historical information about the Mayan, Aztec and Inca cultures

Seminar:
Review informaton about the Mayan, Aztec and Inca cultures with regards to Religion, Agriculture, Accomplishments and Geographic location.

Assignment:
Choose one of the 3 cultures and make a poster divides into 4 sections. Include colour illustrations, related information and labels. Do in note form.
The 4 sections of your poster are:
Religion
Agriculture
Accomplishments
Geographic Location

Resources: Across the Centuries Mayan p404-409
Aztec p420-428
Inca p429-435

Links:
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/mayas.htm
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/aztecs.htm
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/incas.htm
English/Socials 8
LG 18 Graphic Novels and Freytag Pyramid

Concepts:
Representation of knowledge using a visual/text format.
Using a Freytag Pyramid to show key elements of a short story plot line

Seminar:
1) Introduction to graphic novels. Demonstrate how visual clues help to enhance text. Examples of visual demonstration of emotions, senses, symbols, onomatopoeia, time lines and use of quotations.
2)Introduction to the program “Comic Life”. Discuss when and how to use the program.
3)Discuss the elements of a short story using the Freytag Pyramid model. These elements include introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion.

Assignments:
1-Fill in the Freytag Pyramid sheet for the myth read in class.

2-Develop a graphic novel for the myth you chose. Do a Freytag Pyramid outline first. There should be one picture to show the Title, Introduction, Inciting Incident and Conclusion.
More information is needed for Rising Action and Falling Action, so there should be a minimum of 2 pictures for each of these.
Pictures may be drawn, cut from magazines or downloaded off the inter net.


Mayan Myth
Freytag Pyramid Summary

Title:
Introduction:
Inciting incident:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Conclusion:

English/Socials 8
LG 19-Note Taking

Concepts: Note taking

Seminar:

Discussion and examples of note taking for text, fiction and oral presentation of information.


Assignment:

In class examples of note taking strategies.

Test on all types of note taking.
Test questions based on examples done in class:

Text: Across the Centuries-general text features/Crusades
Fiction: The Outsiders
Oral Presentation: Seminar on Bias and Stereotype


English/Socials 8
LG 20-Course Reflection

Concepts: Student self-assessment

Seminar:

Discussion and examples of student self-assessment

Assignment:

Complete an in class self-assessment sheet.

Items to consider include:
Student progress and work habits
Evaluation of the English and Social Studies learning guides
Discussion of favourite/least favorite guides
Suggestions for other activities.