#26 the end of the small group novel

well...some final thoughts?

#25 a song for Juliet

act four begins....she's alone, getting married (again!) in two days, her husband killed her cousin, her father has promised to disown her...her mother isn't happy, her nurse can't be trusted a song for her

#24 small group novel...the third fourth

thoughts, observations etc

#23 Small Group Novel ...the second quarter

thoughts, observations, predictions etc

#22 Romeo and Juliet Act One

make a statement make an observation make a prediction ask a question about the story so far....

#21 Challenge Day

one week later...was it worth it?

#20 Small Group Novel

the first fourth thoughts....reactions...observations...predictions etc

#19 the 4th R..."the Mask", "Trashback",Bullyproof and / or online bullying..pick one

and respond

The 4th R ...."The Mask"

go to: http;;//mindyourmind.ca/toolbox/quizzes-a-trivia/reach-out-with-marianas-trench and play the trivia game

Verbal-Visual essay due Fri Nov 1

LordoftheFliespowerpoint.ppt (from: https://sites.google.com/a/sau17.net/srhssophomoreenglish/my-forms)

LordoftheFliespowerpoint.ppt

a splendid, if rather destructive, concluding sentence

Tue Oct 22

1. check out concluding paragraph example 2. work on essay (due Monday) 3. use website www.wordle.net and create a wordle based on your essay topic/theme in Lord of the Flies carefully examine the text to find a compilation of words, phrases and sentences that create an effective wordle as you think of how to construct your wordle, remember the size of a word relates to its importance and frequency. Also consider colour choice with impact/effectiveness in mind due Thursday Oct 24

Reminder: Essay body paragraphs (paragraphs 2-4) due Monday

The Village

a destructive second paragraph (paragraphs 3 and 4 follow the same model)

a really lovely, if destructive, introductory paragraph

#18 The end

Lord of the Flies: a satisfactory conclusion? Explain

Lord of Flies test will be on Wednesday

The Fog At IDCI

#17 - chapter 10 - the Shell and the Glasses

p 175 - "Memory of the dance that none of them had attended shook all four boys convulsively" explain

#16 CH 9 - the end of the innocence

the death of Simon represents the end of whatever innocence remained in the boys .....from here there is no turning back...agree or disagree? Explain

tlc.uoregon.edu/publications/studyskills/GrammarHandouts/PhrasesandClauses.pdf

tlc.uoregon.edu/publications/studyskills/GrammarHandouts/PhrasesandClauses.pdf

fog day #2 talk about chapter nine and some sentence stuff

The Simpsons meets Survivor meets Lord of the Flies

# 15 - only if you have caught up with other entries...

Read chapter eight and in your blog, retell the events in the chapter from Simon`s point of view

# 14 Your Favourite Character

Explain who your favourite character in the book is and why

# 13 - chapter 7 - Shadows and Tall Trees

How do you explain the circle game with everyone circling Robert....does this mean anything other than a silly game that got out of hand. Explain.

#12 Chapter Six- Beast From Air - Predict

the group is working together to find the mystery of the `beast from the air`....will it be a success...prediction time....explain what you think will happen next regarding the beast, the boys, survival, rescue etc.

#11 chapter five - Beast from Water - the beast

There has been increasing talk about a beast of some sort that has scared many of the boys. What is your sense of this "creature"? Is it real? Is it in the jungle ? In the sea? in their heads? explain.

#10 chapter four - painted faces and long hair - and Simon

this chapter ends with Simon wandering off into a sense-filled experience in the jungle.Do you know enough about him by this point to form an opinion on him? Explain.

#9 chapter three - Huts on the Beach - Jack and Ralph

This chapter illustrates the differences between Jack and Ralph and their focus on different things. Explain.

#8 Chapter two - The Fire on the Mountain

In this chapter,there are several examples that indicate things may not be as pleasant as imagined for the boys on the island. Explain.

#7 Lord of the Flies Chapter One - The Sound of the Shell

thoughts, reactions, observations on Chapter One (approximately ten sentences)

#6 Surviving :) The Teenage Brain - what will you remember from this documentary?

CBC -The Nature of Things with David Suzuki - - Surviving :) The Teenage Brain

#5 Lance Armstrong

a cheat, a liar, an incredible athlete, and a man who raised a vast sum for cancer research overall,....thumbs up or thumbs down...explain

ENG 2D1 Memoir Rubric

Memoir Writing Rubric – ENG 2D1 Criteria 4 3 2 1 Memorable Moment 10 Memoir focuses on a single moment that seems significant to the author’s life. Memoir focuses on a single moment that seems kind of significant to the author’s life. Memoir focuses on a single moment that does not seem significant to the author’s life. Author does not seem to be aware of the significance of the moment. Structure -Events before 10 Author clearly “shows” attitudes and feelings numerous times through the thoughts, action and dialogue of the characters. Author’s attitudes and feelings before are evident & occur numerous times through the thoughts and actions of the character. Direct statements indicate the author’s feelings and attitudes and/or some events are not necessarily significant. Memoir includes irrelevant events that cause the reader confusion in trying to determine the before feelings and attitudes. Structure - Events after 10 The memoir clearly “shows” how the learning changed the author’s life. Although word choice does not always “show”, it is clear to the reader how the learning changed the author’s life. Change is evident; but is “told” to the reader through direct statements. Memoir includes irrelevant events that cause confusion when noticing the change in the author’s life. Style & Technique 25 Author consistently “shows” the significance of the events through engaging details, compelling language, and a balance of action, thoughts, and dialogue. Author sometimes “shows” the significance of the events through details, compelling language, and a balance of action, thoughts, and dialogue. Author “tells” the significance of the events through direct statements. No effort is made to reveal the significance of the events to the reader. Format 10 Memoir is neatly done and published in an appropriate and attractive format and could be used as a model for others. Memoir is neatly done and published in an appropriate format. Format of memoir may or may not be appropriate. Memoir may or may not be neat. Format of memoir is not appropriate and piece is not published neatly. Conventions 10 Memoir is error-free. Memoir contains minimal mistakes that do not interfere with meaning. Numerous minor errors often make memoir difficult to read. Many errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation often interfere with meaning. Name___________________________________________ Score__________________ /75 Comments:

Writing a Memoir....the first step

Definition of Memoir ENG 2D1 A memoir is a piece of autobiographical writing, usually shorter in nature than a comprehensive autobiography. The memoir, especially as it is being used in publishing today, often tries to capture certain highlights or meaningful moments in one's past, often including a contemplation of the meaning of that event at the time of the writing of the memoir. The memoir may be more emotional and concerned with capturing particular scenes, or a series of events, rather than documenting every fact of a person's life Characteristics of the Memoir Form Focus on a brief period of time or series of related events Narrative structure, including many of the usual elements of storytelling such as setting, plot development, imagery, conflict, characterization, foreshadowing and flashback, and irony and symbolism The writer's contemplation of the meaning of these events in retrospect A fictional quality even though the story is true Higher emotional level More personal reconstruction of the events and their impact Therapeutic experience for the memoirist, especially when the memoir is of the crisis or survival type of memoir Writing the memoir To write a memoir, begin by brainstorming on paper all the events you can remember from your life that were either very important to you in a positive way, or very important to you in a negative way. Talk to other members of your family to get ideas, help you remember events from when you were small, and to help fill in the details that might have been forgotten. Select the event, or series of related events, that seems most interesting to you right now. ☞ Where we are now Brainstorm again but in more detail, trying to recall names, places, descriptions, voices, conversations, things, and all the other details that will make this turn into an interesting memoir. Work at this notetaking stage for a few days, until you feel you've got it all down on paper. Then begin to write. You will be surprised to see that even more details begin to appear once you start to write. For your first draft, write quickly to get all your ideas down from beginning to end. Don't worry about editing. Before you revise, share your first draft with someone. Consider their response, but go with what feels right. Rewrite, and then start editing as needed. Good memoirs are about everyday things, but they are interesting, sometimes just as interesting to read as a good novel. But remember, a memoir is supposed to be true, so be careful not to exaggerate or embellish the truth.....and hopefully it reveals a deeper truth, a significant fact , something greater than the event itself....hopefully. Remember, you are not Christy Brown, or Nelson Mandela , or Lance Armstrong, or Spencer West or a child soldier......You be you............now think on the event and freewrite on it....filling the back of this sheet unless it's posted on a blog...you have no sheet....any paper will do....fill one side with memories, details, , recollections don't worry about form, style etc...for now

How I Climbed Kilimanjaro... Without Legs

#4 Spencer West

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

My Left Foot (2/10) Movie CLIP - Christy Writes His First Word (1989) HD

My Left Foot (1/10) Movie CLIP - Make Your Mark (1989) HD

Nelson Mandela - on OPRAH WINFREY

#3 Christy Brown: My Left Foot

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

#2" Nelson Mandela : A Country Childhood"

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

#1 explain why you chose the poem (of the three) that you did

minimum five sentences

deadmau5 feat. Chris James - The Veldt (Music Video)

READ TO SUCCEED

READ TO SUCCEED As you are rereading the short story, it is important that you make a deliberate point of gathering the following information: 1. Determine who is telling the story. (NARRATOR) (POINT OF VIEW) 2. Note where and when events take place, and monitor changes in location carefully. (SETTING) (TIME AND PLACE) 3. Begin immediately to keep a chronological list of concrete events as they occur. (PLOT SUMMARY) (IMPORTANT EVENTS) 4. Identify the main character as soon as possible. Pay special attention to every detail concerning this person, such as age and personal habits. 5. Note the names of new characters as they are introduced. What role in the story does each play? How do relationships between them develop? 6. Watch the main character to see what goals are pursued. What are the obstacles to these goals? (CONFLICT) Having read the story methodically as outlined above, you are at a great advantage when you begin to “read between the lines”, interpreting and making important judgments about the story and the characters. (TEXTUAL ANALYSIS) (THEME)

The English Language

The English Language