Comm 11

Students in Comm. 11 are beginning a self-directed novel study. Students have chosen an appropriate novel and have begun reading. Please be sure to get a list of the required assignments in class.

 

All assignments will be discussed in class. Total marks available are 75.

Comm 12

Good morning,

 

Today we will work on graphic/visual designs. Students are to pick a controversial issue (there are many) and create a poster which depicts one side of the issue.

 

1. Class discussion on visually appealing posters. Discussion points may vary, but will include points such as: colour, borders, not too much text, clear messaging, etc.

2. Research issues and pick one.

3. Create a rough copy

4. Make final copy

 

Students will be evaluated on:

 

Creativity (original ideas, colours and lettering/font)                                       /5

Quality of written expression (grammar, spelling, etc.)                                    /5

Clarity (point delivered, too much text/not enough text)                                  /5

Presentation (brief explanation of your project and why you chose it)            /5

 

 

                                                                             Total:                                   /20

Comm. 12

Good afternoon,

 

Today we will look at business letters. Copy the student notes below.

 

Business letters can be used to:

• seek information

• make requesrts

• place orders

• make a claim

• express your view

• say thank you

 

Business letters are: 

• formal

• clear

• concise

• complete in presentation

• worth 25% of your final exam

Tips: 

• be neat

• be polite...even when complaining

• avoid slang or jargon

• make your point clear

• proofread

 

Take notes on the "sample business letter" as shown in class.

 

Read "business letter basics" handout.

 

Complete "components of a business letter" handout.

Create a business letter using the format shown in class for 10 marks. 

 

 

 

 

Comm. 12

Good afternoon,

 

Today we will look at business letters. Copy the student notes below.

 

Business letters can be used to:

• seek information

• make requesrts

• placing orders

• making a claim

• expressing your view

• saying thank you

 

Business letters are: 

• formal

• clear

• concise

• complete in presentation

• worth 25% of your final exam

Tips: 

• be neat

• be polite...even when complaining

• avoid slang or jargon

• make your point clear

• proofread

 

Take notes on the "sample business letter" as shown in class.

 

Read "business letter basics" handout.

 

Complete "components of a business letter" handout.

Create a business letter using the format shown in class.

 

 

 

 

Comm 12

Good morning,

 

Today we will continue our writing project. Please be sure to complete your three rough copies, peer edits, and final copies by this Friday.

 

Remember to:

 

• Develop characters and setting

• Add relevant details

• Add suspense

Comm 11

Good morning,

Please be sure to hand in your completed written responses by this Friday.

Today we will begin watching the movie Freedom Writers. Students will be asked to select a character to follow and mark their changes throughout the film.

While watching, gather the following information about your character:

 

1. Name/nickname

2. Family situation

3. Three direct quotes

4. Moment(s) of change

Write a formal introduction, including a topic sentence. Here is an example:

 

Set in Longbeach California in the early 1990's, the movie Freedom Writers follows the story of a group of interracial teenagers and their naïve, yet hopeful and passionate, teacher Erin. Many of the students go through significant changes as they.....

Write one or two paragraphs using the style discussed in class. 

This assignment will be worth 12 marks.

Comm 11

Good morning,

Here is a list of our written-response questions:

 

1. What people, places, and things help you to feel connected.

2. What is something you will never forget?

3. Who is someone in your life that is a hero to you?

4. Who do you share the great mystery of the universe with?

5. When is the last time you accomplished something that took a group of people to do it?

6. When was the last time you felt invisible?

After our session on peer editing, students are asked to edit two responses from other students.

 

Here is a breakdown of the marks for this assignment:

 

1. Write 2/3 paragraphs on each of the response questions (3 marks each for a total of 18)

2. Have two peer edited (3 marks each for a total of 6)

3. Write one final copy with editing changes (12 marks)

Total marks:

 

Rough copies /18

Peer edits      /6

Final copy    /12

 

Total marks: 36

Comm 11

Final Vocabulary List:

 

1. Magenta

2. Septuagenarian

3. Episode

4. Stewards

5. Solemnity

6. Dirge

7. Reaping

8. Vistas

9. Exotic

10. Assertion

11. Tendrils

12. Rustic

13. Progressive

14. Privileged

15. Cavort

16. Abruptly

17. Kinship

18. Turmoil

19. Pinnacle

20. Galvanized

 

Comm 11

Good morning,

Here is our written response question from last Thursday:

Read pages 77-80

Describe a time you have felt invisible. How did it make you feel? How do you react when you see a homeless person? Do you feel sorry for them? Do you offer them money? What would you do to survive if you had no home? Where would you go?

Be sure to have all six written responses completed by Tuesday. Also, have your twenty vocabulary words, and definitions, completed. There will be a vocab test this Wednesday.