Humanities 8

Continue to work on civilization project. Now that you are into groups and have been assigned roles, begin your task. Remember to click on the link in the Humanities 8 sub folder to get started.

English 10

     The short story “All the Troubles of the World” and the movie Minority Report both portray a futuristic view of the world and the problems that society could face.  In both examples, our society has managed to find a way to predict crime, but the tool used to predict crime has to pay a price.  What you are going to do is compare the two tools used: Multivac and the Precogs.  You are going to write three paragraphs; one will be about Multivac, one about the Precogs, and then one about both together.  

     The first thing you need to do is look at the similarities and differences.  Use the chart below to make some notes.

Multivac	Similarities	Precogs

For this assignment you will need to:

·         Write fully developed and complete paragraphs

·         Use quotes to support your Multivac info

Once you are done making some notes, begin the  the next step.

All the Troubles of Minority Report

Topic Sentence – Minority Report

_________________________________________________________________________________
Main points to support
1.________________________________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________________________________3.________________________________________________________________________________

Topic Sentence – All the Troubles of the World

_________________________________________________________________________________
Main points to support
1.________________________________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________________________________3.________________________________________________________________________________

Topic Sentence – Both

_________________________________________________________________________________
Main points to support
1.________________________________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________________________________3.__________________________________________________________________________

English 10

Read the story "All the Troubles of the World" by Isaac Asimov and answer these questions:

1. How does Asimov build suspense in the story? What are some of the most suspenseful moments (2 marks)
2. In the last decade, computers have become more powerful. How do you suppose our lifestyles will change as computers become even more powerful and sophisticated? (3 marks)
3. Define the following terms. (1 mark each)

A. Extrapolate:
B. Jubilation:
C. Mien:
D. Paradox:
E. Predecessor:
F. Quadrillion:
G. Tendrils:

 *2 marks for the quality of your written expression

Civilization today

Click on this link to get started:

http://elibrary.sd71.bc.ca/subject_resources/socials/Eastern%20Civilizations%20Webquest/process.htm

Read all of the information required to complete a magnificent and stunning mind map. Be creative and thorough.

Good luck!

Humanities 8

Today we will be looking at the program C-Map. Your task is to open the program and get to know how it works. Open the program and pick a password that you will remember. I suggest using your school login and password to keep things simple. After getting to know the program, save your work and exit. Open the program again and make sure you can find your saved file.

Now that you are an expert at making mind maps, begin your quest. I would like you to explore this question:

What is a civilization?

Your task is to create a multi-layered mind map using the focus question as a guide. Research the question and add your findings to your C-map. You will have three classes to complete your work. We will be comparing maps in order to gain a deep understanding civilizations.

English 10

English 10

Inside Stories II / Irony & Symbol

"Harrison Bergeron"

Commentary:

     "Harrison Bergeron" is a satire that follows a recognized story pattern:  like many other works, it presents a vision of  a utopia that is flawed.  Before reading this story most readers would likely agree that our society values the idea that all people are equal, particularly in the eyes of the law.  Kurt Vonnegut has taken the idea of equality to the extreme and created a story about a society in which everyone has been made equal in every way.  Such an equality is possible, of course, only if handicaps are given to people born with extra beauty, grace, strength, talent or intelligence.  The resulting world is a sad one in which clownish figures live lives of mediocrity.

               

Pre-reading:

                1.             Research the concept of utopia as presented in literature.

                2.             Is everyone in our society equal?  Explain.  Should everyone be made equal in every

                                way?  Why, or why not?

                3.             Is it possible to create a perfect society?  Comment.

Questions:

                1.             Find three examples of similies from the story and explain how each example

                                contributes to the story's tone.  6 marks.

                2.             How does the story's opening paragraph contribute to what happens later

                                in the story.   4 marks.

                3.             Create a poster designed to encourage people to treat others as equals.

                                                                or

                                Create a poster advertising one of the views of utopia you found from

                                literature.

                                                                or

                                Create a poster of your view of utopia.

                               10  marks.

                                                                                                Total                      20  marks.

English 10

Your essay on Freedom Writers is due no later than Wednesday. Be sure to complete and hand in all your short story questions. Today we will be reading "The Tell-Tale Heart."

English 10

Inside Stories II

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

Literary Terms for Emphasis:

                - psychological conflict

                - perceptions

                - atmosphere:       description, image, suspense

                - Point of View:    first person, vicarious experience

                - plot:                     antecedent action, exposition, foreshadowing, crisis, denouement

                - situational irony

               

Commentary:

                Poe's classic tale of horror is about a madman who is a prisoner of his own emotions; psychological conflict is the core of this short story.  The narrator's obsession with the old man's "evil eye" leads to a brutal, senseless murder.  Later, the narrator gives himself away because of his obsession with the beating heart - in fact his own heart - as his guilty conscience and overactive imagination prompt him to reveal his hideous crime to the surprised officers.

Questions:

1.             In point form, quote one example of each of the following, and then explain its effect upon the reader: 

                repeated words, questions, exclamations, dashes, and italics.

                                                                                                                10 marks

2.             Why do the policemen show up at the end of the story ?  What does the narrator

                tell them ?  Why does he finally break down in the conclusion ?

2 marks

                                                Quality of written expression             3 marks

                                                                                Total:                    15 marks

Humanities 8

Short Story assignments are due this Friday. Also, hand in your three completed journals today please. We will be reviewing some of the focus assignments in class today.

Remember to review the "Elements of a Short Story" as well as your notes on a Plot Graph.

Happy Valentines Day

Humanities 8 classes should be finished reading all three assigned stories. Also, three journal responses should be complete by Friday and handed in as Part A. Part B ( Focus assignments) should be completed by next Friday, February 22nd.

English 10 Freedom Writers

Happy Friday! Today we are looking at the movie Freedom Writers.  Your job is to follow one of the characters and take notes about the choices that character makes and the changes that occur for that character. You will be writing a written response that is one page (typed) in length. Be sure to include examples and quotes to help prove your points. Hint: the more notes you have, the easier the writing process will be. 

Humanities 8 Short Story Project

Short Story Project

This project is designed for you to synthesise what you know about the short story elements that we have just finished learning about. This project has many different parts, so please pay attention to what you need to do and read all the instructions. If you are uncertain as to what you need to do, please ask!
You will be asked to read three stories. You must include each of these three stories throughout this project. You cannot use just one story for the entire project.

The three stories you will be reading are:
 “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
 “The Dog of Pompeii" by Louis Untermeyer
 “Appointment at Noon” by Eric Frank Russell

PART A – READING RESONSE JOURNAL (30 marks)

After reading each story you will create a reading response journal entry. Your reading response journal will be at least one page in length (hand written) and each will be worth 10 marks. Choose three of the following questions to comment on in your reading response journal. You must choose different questions for each journal entry.
 What has happened before the story began?
 What’s going on as the story begins?
 Who is telling the story?
 What is the setting of the story? Is the setting important to the story or could the story be happening elsewhere?
 What is the initial first problem faced by the character?
 How does the author get you to read on or hold your interest?
 Is there a message or main theme emerging in the book? How is it shown?
 Describe new characters that are introduced. What is their purpose?
 What is the climax of the story?
 How is the conflict resolved?
 What message did you get from the story?
 Is the story believable?

PART B – FOCUS ASSIGNMENTS (80 marks)

There are 5 assignments to complete once you have read your stories. You are able to choose which assignments appeal to you and your strengths. I do encourage you, however, to take a risk and choose something that might be out of your comfort zone. Please remember, that you must do at least one focus assignment on each story, you cannot use just one story for all of your assignments.



Here are the focus assignments:

FOCUS ASSIGNMENTS
Column A (15 marks each)	Column B (15 marks each)	Column C (20 marks)
You must choose TWO assignments from this column	You must choose TWO assignments from this column	You must choose ONE assignment from this column
Write a letter from one character to another. Ensure it is in a proper letter format and uses elements of the plotline as the main part of the letter.  Are there questions to be asked? Any opinions to be expressed?  1 page minimum.	Create a wanted poster for one of the characters in the story.  Include a drawing, a physical description, a list of the characters crimes, and other important information.  Must take up an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.	Complete each of these 8 ideas with material from the story.  This story made me wish that...., realise that...., decide that...., wonder about...., see that...., believe that...., feel that...., and hope that.... . (200 word minimum)
Create an obituary for a character in the story.  Include a picture, and details of that person’s life that tell us what kind of person they were, some of the things they did, who will miss them and a charity that they would like donations to be made to. Must take up an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.	Create a book cube.  Cover a square box with paper.  On each of the four sides illustrate the following: important characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.  Use the top square to write the story title and author.	Re-create the plot of the story in scrapbook form.  You can draw or use pictures from magazines for the characters and places in the story.  You must use captions to tell the story.  I encourage you to use your creativity.
Draw a colour map of where a major part of the story takes place.  Label the major landmarks and points of interest.  Don’t forget the title, legend and scale of the map!  Must take up an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.	Write three diary entries made by one of the main characters.  Include the innermost thoughts and feelings of the character.  Describe the conflict and the setting of the story.	Write a piece in which you discuss your personal connection or response to one of the stories that you read.  Why was it important to you?  200 words minimum.
Explain how you would make this story into a movie.  Who would play the main characters? Where would you film it?  You must explain all of your choices.  1 page minimum.	Describe an experience that you’ve had that was like the experience of a character in the story.   How was the reaction of the character different or the same as your reaction?  1 page minimum.	Write an alternate or better ending to the story.  200 words minimum.

MARKING FOCUS ASSIGNMENTS
A1 – LETTER Story title and author, writer identified, story revealed, written in first person, mechanics (spelling and grammar), physical construction, appropriate letter format.	B1 – WANTED POSTER Story title and author, wanted poster format and appearance, drawing of fugitive, physical description, crimes list, mechanics (grammar and spelling)	C1 – IDEAS Story title and author, mechanics (grammar, spelling), physical construction, phrase completion “this book made me....”, why I would or would not read another story by this author.
A2 – OBITUARY Story title and author, written in 3rd person, Deceased identified, age, where they lived, where and when they died, where they were born, story revealed, survived/predeceased by, funeral arrangements, donations, mechanics (grammar, spelling), physical construction.	B2 – BOOK CUBE Story title and author, important characters, setting, conflict, resolution, physical construction, mechanics (grammar and spelling) creativity, colourful.	C2 – SCRAPBOOK Story title and author, mechanics (grammar and spelling), physical construction, 5 elements of plot, colourful, creative.
A3 – MAP Story title and author, illustrations with captions, physical construction, mechanics (grammar, spelling) legend, presentation (colour, neatness)	B3 – DIARY Story title and author, writer identified, written in first person, story revealed, mechanics (grammar and spelling), physical construction, three entries.	C3 – PERSONAL CONNECTION Story title and author, mechanics (grammar and spelling), physical construction, clearly written, story revealed.
A4 – MOVIE Story title and author, details and explanations are clearly written, mechanics (grammar and spelling), physical construction, sound ideas.	B4 – EXPERIENCE Story title and author, details and explanations are clearly written, mechanics (grammar and spelling), sound ideas.	C4 – ALTERNATE ENDING Story title and author, mechanics (grammar and spelling) physical construction, clearly written, clear connection to the story,

Eng 10 Short Story Questions

Questions for "The Brass Teapot"

1.  List the following details of this story:

• Protagonist
• Antagonist
• Conflict
• Climax
• Point of View

2.  The final line of the story “We could buy our way to Paradise” is an example of dramatic irony as the reader knows something that the characters do not.  Explain the irony of that statement.

3.  Discuss how these two characters, Alice and John, change throughout the story.  

4.  Can you think of anything in our society that would drive someone to act like John and Alice do in this story?  What might the teapot symbolize in that situation?

5.  Go back and read the start of the story about how they acquire the teapot.  What do you know now that you have finished the story that was not obvious before?

Welcome to semester three. English 10 will be starting with a short story unit, while grade 8 Humanities is wrapping up the Dark Ages. Get off to a great start and keep up on your work.