May 31, 2011

HUM 8

PLease complete the guide sheet in pt form for as an outline for your monologue.
This will be due Thursday. I realize many of you did finish it in class. See if you can add any more points or details to your outline.

Monologue Guide Sheet Hum 8

Lit Circle Final task Hum 8 2011 Caldwell


You are going to prepare a monologue based on one of the characters of your novel. Your group must decide who will become who as you cannot duplicate characters.

A monologue is:

• You are becoming the character
• You are sharing something about them through your eyes
• You are sharing a point of view
• A long uninterrupted speech told by one person.
• What s/he thinks, feels wonders is expressed
• You need to share what is going on in your head with your audience
• It is oral
• Fluency ,voice and diction are very important


In your monologue you are going to:

• You should begin by mentioning your qualities



• Talk about decisions you have made in your life.



• You will want to refer to moments you have experienced



• How the setting has influenced your decisions.



• How your interactions and relationships with other characters have influenced your decisions.



• You should include how your relationship is affected by others decisions made by you or others.




• You need to try to bring about the conflict/ the problem the character(you) had to face and how s/he(you) went about solving it. What decisions did they have to face and what did they do about them.
• How did you react to certain people, situations in a certain place etc… these are all things you should include in your monologue.












• You want to expose your characters inner thoughts. (this will help you provide insight into your character) Things I have done or not done, people I have know and loved, hated, feared almost forgotten, never forgiven, favourite stories, questions, wonderings, I think about, crazy ways to solve conflict










Also when you start:
• You need to let your audience know where and when you are talking(where it is taking place)




• What is going on at the scene




• What emotions you are feeling at the moment ( I am feeling angry because…



• What do I want to convey? (humour, anger, frustration, confusion, introspection, determination…)



Hints: The more an actor believes in the situation the more the audience will believe it.

Monday May 16,2011

HUM 8
Your test will be on Thursday. Answer as many of your classmates questions as you can. I was having trouble sending some so not all may have been sent. I apologize Gamil limited the ones I was able to share.

Review your presentations and what made you the most important person in the REnaissance.

Rewrite your paragraphs. You need to hand in the formative and the good copies for Tues. They are based on a decision and EQ that you tlaed about in your lit circle group.

Eng 11

You should be reading your novels(You should almost be finished your novel by now) and you should have developed your thesis for class on Tues.

May 11,2011

HUM 8

Make up 5 mc questions on the Renaissance or the Reformation

Renaissance and Reformation TEst TUES May 17

Bring textbook and silent reading books to class next day

Renaissance Man ("Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes)

Martin Luther ("Manic Monday" by the Bangles)

April 19,2011

HUM 8
Share the articles we read in class today with your parents.
Ask them about what they think an election issue is.

I have created a 1 question, questionnaire to type in your response.( I am trying something new)



Presentations are due on Thursday Aril 21st. Everybody has to be ready to present on who they think was the most important person in the Renaissance.

LIbrary books need to be returned please.

Eng 11

Please find a poem/lyrics on decisions for next class.
You need to find a new novel for April 29th.

homework April 14

Hum 8

Please continue to work on your project. I t is due on Thursday April 21. You willhave one more class to work on it. We will be in our class- no more library or computer time so bring everything you need to class.

Eng 11
summative journal due Tuesday April 19
Please attach your fromative to it.

Questions to think about with the same links again

HUM 8

Here are some of the questions to help guide you for the project. I have also posted the You tube sites that you went to. All you need to do is click on them.

Renaissance Research Guide 2009


Person 1

What are they known for?



What did they do?



Why did they think differently?



Why do we remember them to day?



What does Renaissance art focus on?



What did Renaissance Art celebrate?




What did Renaissance Thinkers(Humanists) believe



What techniques did the artists begin to use and why?



When and where did you live?



Birth date, age at death, where were they were born?




What did you do to become famous?





What did you do for a living?




What are you best remembered for?





What is the most impressive piece of Renaissance artwork ever created?

What is creativity and what is its importance for the individual/the culture?
What is art and its function in our lives?
How does Renaissance art affect the way people think about art?
What influences an artist to create?
What is the purpose and function of art in our culture?

Thinking about what you have seen today, select one of the above essential questions and write a response to one of them.

Select 3 of the following links for the Renaissance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQBVE9BzYk&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWZSNq_6ksE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7etgSo4nloI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Ljz5m7l1o&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pir_H7kf_JU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMQ8czzi_OU&playnext_from=PL&feature=PlayList&p=FCB2799FA1468CC8&playnext=1&index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjPoPInbfU&feature=related

THE RENAISSANCE IN CLASS ACTIVITY LINKS

HUM 8

HERE ARE SOME LINKS THAT WILL HELP YOU OUT WITH YOUR RESEARCH

you will need to copy and paste them into the address bar,open a new window and keep the blog open as well..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQBVE9BzYk&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWZSNq_6ksE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7etgSo4nloI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Ljz5m7l1o&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pir_H7kf_JU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMQ8czzi_OU&playnext_from=PL&feature=PlayList&p=FCB2799FA1468CC8&playnext=1&index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjPoPInbfU&feature=related

apr 6, 2011

HUM 8 Please complete an exit slip on who you think was the most important person in the reformation and why. Point form is ok. Due Fri apr 8 Election mini project due Tues Apr.14 2011 Federal Election Project-Current Events Canadians are in the midst of a Federal Election! An election is the most tangible opportunity for Canadians to participate in their own governance! Elections are the very core of a democracy yet barely half of eligible Canadians take advantage of the privilege of voting for those who would represent and govern them in the Parliaments, Legislatures and Municipal Offices throughout the country. When questioned as to why they do not vote, Canadians’ answers vary. Two common complaints are that the candidates don’t reflect the voters’ interests, and voters are ignorant about the issues and the process. While Canadians cannot legally be compelled to vote (while some say voting is a duty, it is a right--not a burden), the rationale behind this project it is that neither you nor your parents not vote because you are ignorant about the system, the candidates, the issues or the logistics. You will be required to make a few presentations over the next four weeks. Each subsequent presentation is expected to include more information AND more evidence of thought than the one prior. The first presentation is due next class and is intended to familiarize you and your classmates with the most basic information of this federal election. For THIS presentation you may work with a partner, or on your own. ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE _______________________________ You may present the following information in any format—poster, typed point form, orally, glogster, prezi.com, in a Power Point presentation, long answer paragraph, etc. What is Voting Day in the 2011 Federal Election? What are “Advanced Polls” and who can vote at them? When are they held this election? What is the name of the Constituency/Riding in which you live? What are its boundaries? Which Federal Parties are sponsoring candidates in your Riding? What are the names of the candidates in your Riding? How many Ridings are there in Canada? Which Federal Parties are contesting more than 50 Ridings? Name their Leaders. How many seats are there in the House of Commons? How many did each party represent at dissolution? Eng 11 Summative proj is due next Thurs. You will have two more journals due. Before then as well.

Apr 4,2011

HUM 8

No homework today. You can talk about what a decision is and what influences you when you make one.

Eng 11

Lit circle work-ongoing

Mar 15, 2011

HUM 8

One more week before Spring Break! I hope most of you have made plans to enjoy your time off school.

The next two classes this week shall be spent on wrapping up the Late Middle Ages so that Mrs. Caldwell can start you off with the Renaissance when you return in April. I also will be having someone come in to videotape one more class before the week is over. Like before, it is for educational purposes only to see how far I've come as a teacher.

Here's what I need for Tuesday:

1) BRING ALL YOUR NOVELS TO CLASS ON TUESDAY. (They need to be checked-in before you leave on your break)

2) ALL HOMEWORK NEEDS TO BE HANDED IN.

Three Religions Project:

Martin
Hailey
Will
Austin

Plot Line Assignment:

Tasi
Lachlan
Koko
Austin

T-W/T-T Connections (3 should have been completed; The following students are missing the indicated amount):

Emily - 1
Ethan - 2
Laura - 1
Tara - 1
Amanda - 2
Gaiana - 1
Anthony - 1
Anika - 1
Sara - 1
Alex 1
Keely - 3
Tasi - 3
Chris - 1
Martin - 2
Lachlan - 2
Courtney - 1
Willy - 1
Will - 2
Erika - 1
Sarah - 1
Jenny - 1
Austin - 1

If you have are missing any homework above, please hand it in on Tuesday.

Mr. Wong

Mar 3, 2011

HUM 8

I hope you had a good time with your TOC and enjoyed watching Joan of Arc.

I had an interesting time teaching at an elementary school. I taught a class of Gr. 5,6, and 7. Yes, three grades in one class! I've never seen that before. Kids were running wild and one student was even licking his shoe!!! There was a little puddle of saliva on the ground afterwords. Do any of you remember doing things like that in elementary school???

They were curious about what Gr. 8 was like and they asked me if my Gr. 8s were as noisy as them. I laughed and said, "Nope. When you hit high school you become more focussed. There's still room for having fun but it's fairly different from elementary school." It's true is it not?

I looking forward to seeing you all on Monday!

Mr. Wong

PS: No homework due Monday

Mar 1, 2011

HUM 8

There is no homework due next class EXCEPT for those who have not handed in their PLOT LINE ASSIGNMENT yet. Thank you everyone who handed it in today.

Also, I have a seating plan in place for Monday. I apologize for not distributing prizes as I said I would in the previous post. Getting your report cards ready has kept me extremely busy. We shall continue it in our next class together.

Mr. Wong

Feb 25, 2011

HUM 8

Hey everyone. I hope all went well on Friday. Your TOC should have given you plenty of time to work on your assignment and project. The plot line assignment is due this Tuesday so make sure you have it finished by then.

Dress warmly for the weekend and I'll see you on Tuesday. Bring your thinking caps because you will have one final warm-up activity before I count all the scores up. It's the end of the month so prizes will be won !!

Mr. Wong

Feb 21, 2011

HUM 8

Here are the instructions for the "Plot Line" assignment:

Front side
1) Create a plot line (8 points from start to finish)
2) Think of examples in the story that connect to PLIT and place each one into the plot line
2) Think of examples in the story that present conflict and how it was resolved (aggression, change, cooperation, or compromise)
3) Draw pictures that connect with PLIT

Back side
1) Explain your choices of PLIT and how they connect with the story
2) Make T-T connections with what you have been learning in the Middle Ages with respect to PLIT

Mr. Wong

Feb 21, 2011

HUM 8

Today I assigned two things: the "Plot Line" assignment and the "Make a Game" project.

I know it seems like a lot, but you'll actually find the "Plot Line" assignment to be useful for the "Make a Game" project. Remember, the purpose of the game is to get your players to understand the plot of your novel. With everyone creating their own plot line, members of your lit circle group might come up with different ideas that you could use in the game. It all comes together!

Plot Line Assignment - Due Tuesday March 1
Make a Game Project - Due Wednesday March 9

You have no homework due next class.

Mr. Wong

Feb 17, 2011

HUM 8

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. There is no homework for Monday.

Mr. Wong

Feb 10, 2011

HUM 8

Reminder: Your project is due on Thursday and you need to have finished reading your first book by Thursday if you have not done so already

Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend so far.

Mr. Wong

Feb 8, 2011

HUM 8

No homework for Thursday. We will be going to the library during 2nd-period to work on your projects. Bring your agendas to use the computers. I will bring down the Macs as well so you have access to them.

I invite you to bring your hand-held electronics. The school Internet can be dreadfully slow sometimes so I would advise you to use your own devices for research purposes.

See you on Thursday,

Mr. Wong

Feb 4, 2011

HUM 8

Good job on your presentations! Everyone did well. Here is the list of religions that were created:

Facebookism, Niceism, Moosism, Ubalism, Bieberism, Zeusism, Monkism, Moneyism, Videogameism, Humanism, and Sleep all Day party all Night!

You have no homework over the weekend. Enjoy!

See you on Tuesday,

Mr. Wong

Feb 2, 2011

HUM 8

Homework: Design your own religion! You will do a short 1-2 minute presentation on it.

*Glogster posters still need to be collected.

See you on Friday,

Mr. Wong

Final Media Task

ENG 11

Media Critique

Based on websites, articles, movies etc
• Comment on the logic and quality of evidence.
• Relate and critique the perspectives presented
• Identify and challenge bias, contradictions, and distortions
• Identify the importance and impact of social, political and historical factors


You will then write*, an analysis that that is
1. A synthesis of your understanding of the issues (topics),
2. Discuss the way your sources have presented the topic and connects to any essential question we have covered this year.
*(or create an other form of presentation, power point, movie maker etc)


Media analysis rubric (The grids never work when I cut and paste)



Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Context: purpose and implied values Makes insightful inferences about the creators purpose, motivations, perspective, biases, contradictions, distortions and values

Makes logical
inferences about the creators purpose, motivations, perspective, biases,
contradictions, distortions biases and values Makes some logical inferences about the creators purpose, motivations, perspective, biases,
contradictions, distortions biases and values Makes few if any logical inferences about the creators purpose, motivations, perspective, biases,
contradictions, distortions biases and values
Context: connections to other works
Makes effective and insightful connections to other works and experiences
Is well supported with specific examples Makes relevant and logical connections to other works and experiences
Is well supported with specific examples Makes some connections to other works and experiences
Limited support and or examples vague. Makes few relevant connections to other works and experiences
Support may be missing, examples not relevant.
Message
Identify social, political, historical factors, connections to EQ Shows a thorough and insightful understanding of EQ how it is connected to central message. Is well supported with specific examples Shows a solid understanding of EQ how it is connected to central message.
Is well supported with specific examples Shows some understanding of EQ how it is connected to central message.
Limited support and or examples vague. Shows limited understanding of EQ how it is connected to central message. Support may be missing, examples not relevant
Clarity of expression Communicates ideas with a high degree of clarity and effectiveness Communicates ideas with considerable degree of clarity and effectiveness Communicates ideas with some degree of clarity and effectiveness Communicates ideas with limited clarity and effectiveness

Jan 31, 2011

HUM 8

No homework due next class. Please check your gmail though. I sent an email to everyone.

Mr. Wong

Jan 28, 2011

HUM 8

Have a nice weekend everyone! Well done on your projects. I've posted some of them up but there are a few that I can't put up since they have been made "private". If yours is not up here, then please check to make sure your Glogster poster is set to "public" and email me.

See you all on Monday.

Mr. Wong

Glogster

Glogster

Glogster

Glogster

Glogster

Glogster

Glogster

Jan 27, 2011

HUM 8

As some of you ought to know, interim reports will be sent out soon. That means Thursday will be the last day to collect any unfinished homework you have not handed in to me. If you have not handed in your "One paragraph - Power" or "Character Description", then please get them in to me.

DO NOT FORGET to do the following for Thursday:

1) Print your poster
2) Send your poster to my email: danielwong321@gmail.com

Some of you have already sent your work to me and I am pleased with what I am seeing. I look forward to seeing all your finished work on Thursday!

Mr. Wong

Jan 25, 2011

Hum 8

There are several things I need to address so please read the following items carefully:

1) The Medieval Character Project is now due Thurs Jan 27. Given that the Internet was slow for many of you in the morning and afternoon, it only made sense to move the deadline back one class since so much time was wasted. Your frustration with the Internet was equally felt by me so I hope the extra two days will give you a bit more time to work on it.

2) The Medieval Character Written Assignment will be held on Tues Jan 25. Originally, I planned on having you do this on Thursday but figured it would be better to give you extra time on the Project instead. This written assignment should not be difficult if you have been researching your character. Here are the instructions to the assignment:
a) I choose 7 questions out of the 11 on your Medieval Character Project. You will select 5 questions to answer.

3) Both the Project and Written Assignment are summative. The project is worth 50% and the written assignment is worth 50%.

4) Some students have not given me their One Paragraph homework yet. Please email it to my Gmail account: danielwong321@gmail.com

Thank you to those who have sent it to my Gmail already.

5) Please read p54-56 (write down two important points from each of the 3 sections onto a sticky tab and place it as you would for the magnet strategy). You are NOT instructed to read "The Law" section on p56.

6) When you are finished your Glogster Poster, I want you two do two things:
a) Email it to my Gmail account
b) Print it off your printer

Jan 13, 2011

HUM 8

Homework due Monday Jan. 17:

1) Handout - Read "The Manor Court"

2) Lit. Circle Novels - Read up to:
TWBW - 62
GIAC - 65 (Tasi's Group)
GIAC - 65 (Lauren's Group)
CCB - 42 (Erika's Group)
CCB - 42 (Anthony's Group)
CCB - 28 (Jenny's Group)
Crispin - 69
MidWife - Read to next chapter

3) For those who have not finished, complete the in-class assignment on the main character and the character of your choice (remember to give 3 descriptions and 3 pieces of evidence with a page # for EACH CHARACTER)

4) Bring a USB (memory stick)

Have a wonderful weekend! See you all on Monday.

Mr. Wong

jan 13, 2011

English 11

Please work individually or with a partner to complete the movie anaylsis of your choice. To see the complete instructions please go to the class blog. MrsCenglish11.blogspot.com This is due on Monday. This is all oral. You are not handing in anything and this is a formative presentation.

jan 11,2011

Eng 11
PLease answer teh first 3 sets of questions to the short story of your choice for next class.

Jan 7 2011

HUM 8

Please finish your current events summative analysis. You are explaining how the media influences and or dictates your values, knowledge adn perspective based on a current events issue.

Eng 11

Why does darkness exisit in humanity? Please respond to this on your blog.

Jan 5,2011

WELCOME BACK

HUM 8
no homework

Eng 11

Finish your word only on the chart