Good morning,
Your assignment today is to read, "They're Made of Meat" by Terry Bisson. Enjoy...I know I did!
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/TheyMade.shtml
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
Explore English-daily grammar
Continue adding to your daily grammar list. Answers revealed mid-week.
Daily
Dose # 28
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
Joe
asked politely May I borrow a dollar
Daily
dose # 29
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
Ill
never go there again said jack unless I get dragged there
Daily
Dose # 30
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
Mary
had an old ugly chair and Toms was worse
Daily
Dose # 31
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
In
1968 982 students came to sing dance and march
Daily
Dose # 32
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
We
dont however disagree to often
Daily
Dose # 33
Insert
the correct punctuation in the following sentence:
Many
books especially cheap ones are put together in haste however with proper care
even cheap books can last for a long time
Explore English
Good afternoon,
Today we will be
viewing The Man Who Planted Trees.
It is a short story published in 1953 by French
author Jean Giono. An allegorical tale, it tells the story of one
shepherd's long and successful single-handed effort to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills
of the Alps in Provence throughout the first half of the
20th century. It was written in French, but first published in English.
It was adapted as an animated short by Frédéric
Back and released
in 1987. It earned a number of awards including an Academy Award for Best
Animated Short Film.
Watch the animated short, and thoughtfully answer
the following questions in complete sentences. You will be marked on the
quality of your written expression. Each question will be worth two marks.
1. Who
was Elzéard Bouffier?
2. What
was his character like?
3. What
did he do in his life?
4. What
obstacles did he have to overcome?
5. What
were the results of Bouffier’s work?
6. Are
“trees” used metaphorically in the story?
7. Does
the story have a message about life?
8. How
did the story make you feel?
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Explore English
Good
morning campers,
Today's
TED talk is also on my top 10 list. I love the attitude and demeanor of
Benjamin Zander. His talk on the transformative power of classical music is
both funny and refreshing. I hope you enjoy it.
Reminder…the
due date for your written responses is next Monday, April 20th.
And
finally, here are some definitions to add to your list:
Literary
Devices
Symbolism
Symbolism refers to any
object or person which represents something else.
"Finally,
doves fly over the fields of war" (doves symbolize peace)
Tone
Tone refers to the
attitude that a story creates towards it's subject matter. Tone may be formal,
informal, intimate, solemn, somber, playful, serious, ironic, condescending, or
many other possible attitudes. Tone is sometimes referred to as the mood that
the author establishes within the story.
Imagery
Imagery is used in fiction to
refer to descriptive language that evokes sensory experience. Imagery may be in
many forms, such as metaphors and similes.
"First
day of school smells like new books."
Metaphors
Comparing
something to something else.
"The
ocean is a bowl of dreams."
Simile
A
comparison using like or as.
"He
smells like a gym shoe."
Personification
Making an
object act like a person or animal
"The
ducks complained all day."
Hyperbole
Exaggerated
statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
"I've
been there and back a million times."
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Explore English
Good morning,
What a beautiful day today. I hope you all get outside at some point to enjoy the weather.
As promised, here is another one of my favourite TED Talks. Andrew Stanton talks about the clues to a great story. It seems appropriate after reading and marking all your amazing plot graphs. Again, the students of Explore deliver the goods!
Warning: the beginning starts with an edgy joke that contains an expletive.
A note on your written responses:
At the end of this week, you should have at least six written responses. Three from this week, and more from our time together in class (Pre-Global-Pandemic-Armageddon). I will ask you to submit 2 two-paragraph responses. In other words, hand in two of your best. Edit, revise, polish, buff, clean-up, and present to me your finished work.
Was that too wordy? I'll try again. Submit two edited responses. Each should be at least two paragraphs long.
What am I looking for? A demonstration of your ability to make meaningful and insightful commentary, connections to you and others in the world, thoughtful and provocative writing. Show me quality in your written expression.
How will I mark them? Each response will be marked on a 6-point grading scale for a total of 12 marks.
Enjoy Andrew Stanton
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story?language=en
What a beautiful day today. I hope you all get outside at some point to enjoy the weather.
As promised, here is another one of my favourite TED Talks. Andrew Stanton talks about the clues to a great story. It seems appropriate after reading and marking all your amazing plot graphs. Again, the students of Explore deliver the goods!
Warning: the beginning starts with an edgy joke that contains an expletive.
A note on your written responses:
At the end of this week, you should have at least six written responses. Three from this week, and more from our time together in class (Pre-Global-Pandemic-Armageddon). I will ask you to submit 2 two-paragraph responses. In other words, hand in two of your best. Edit, revise, polish, buff, clean-up, and present to me your finished work.
Was that too wordy? I'll try again. Submit two edited responses. Each should be at least two paragraphs long.
What am I looking for? A demonstration of your ability to make meaningful and insightful commentary, connections to you and others in the world, thoughtful and provocative writing. Show me quality in your written expression.
How will I mark them? Each response will be marked on a 6-point grading scale for a total of 12 marks.
Enjoy Andrew Stanton
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story?language=en
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Explore English
Good
morning,
I hope the Easter Bunny was good
to you all. Here are some notes for the week of April 14th.
To start, keep up on your daily
grammar. Write the examples in your binder and keep a record, just like we did
in class.
For this week, I would like you to
write three written responses. I will post three TED talks for you to watch.
Respond to each of them by making a connection to yourself. Write down anything
that comes to mind. Each response should be two full paragraphs. Feel free to
write more, but be sure to make connections to yourself.
The first is by Amy Purdy: Living
Beyond Limits. In this TED talk, Amy asks us an important question:
If life were a book, and you were
the author, how would you want your story to go? Grab a box of tissues, and
take notes. Remember, write whatever comes to mind, but be sure to make some
connections.
Daily
Dose # 21
What is an adjective?
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by describing, limiting or making it more exact; it may indicate quality or quantity. There are three general types: descriptive, limiting, proper
Daily Dose # 22
Give an example.
descriptive (yellow, wide house), limiting (third, several boys), proper (Canadian policy).
Daily Dose # 23
What is an adverb?
An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective or other adverb by describing or limiting to make meaning more precise; often have an –ly ending. Generally tell how, when, why, where, how often and how much.
Daily Dose # 24
Give an example.
quickly ran, moved sideways, he treated us kindly
Daily Dose # 25
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a linking word used to connect words or groups of words in a sentence. Write two examples from each category.
Coordinating: and, but, for, or, nor, yet, neither, either,
Subordinating: since, because, as, while, so that, although, unless
Correlative: both/and, either/or, neither/nor, so/as, not only/but also
Daily Dose # 26
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a linking word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to some other word in the sentence; usually indicate a location.
Examples: above, in, at, down, onto, over, upon, toward, within, for, except
Daily Dose # 27
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun acts in the place of a noun.
I, you, he, she, the, they, him, her, we, etc.
What is an adjective?
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by describing, limiting or making it more exact; it may indicate quality or quantity. There are three general types: descriptive, limiting, proper
Daily Dose # 22
Give an example.
descriptive (yellow, wide house), limiting (third, several boys), proper (Canadian policy).
Daily Dose # 23
What is an adverb?
An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective or other adverb by describing or limiting to make meaning more precise; often have an –ly ending. Generally tell how, when, why, where, how often and how much.
Daily Dose # 24
Give an example.
quickly ran, moved sideways, he treated us kindly
Daily Dose # 25
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a linking word used to connect words or groups of words in a sentence. Write two examples from each category.
Coordinating: and, but, for, or, nor, yet, neither, either,
Subordinating: since, because, as, while, so that, although, unless
Correlative: both/and, either/or, neither/nor, so/as, not only/but also
Daily Dose # 26
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a linking word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to some other word in the sentence; usually indicate a location.
Examples: above, in, at, down, onto, over, upon, toward, within, for, except
Daily Dose # 27
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun acts in the place of a noun.
I, you, he, she, the, they, him, her, we, etc.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Explore English
Hello Explore Students,
I hope this message finds you well as we are all adjusting to this new reality of schooling. I thought we would start with a fun assignment. Some of you may remember the plot graphs I showed you before Spring Break. If not, no worries. Here is a brief overview of the project.
1.
Research the elements of plot. Be sure to
understand the following: Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax,
Falling action, Resolution/Denouement
2.
Plot graphs take many different forms. Research
some examples and pick one that works for you. You have the freedom to think
outside the plot graph on this.
3.
Add the elements of plot to a
poster depicting your favourite book or movie. Be sure to include images and
symbolism to add flavour to your assignment.
Criteria
Exposition: Include setting, time, place, and main characters
Inciting Incident: Describe the initial conflict
Rising Action: You must show a minimum of three main conflicts
Climax: Highlight the main event...the BIG moment
Falling Action and Resolution: What happened after the main event and where are things left?
Denouement: Fancy French word meaning end. How does it end?
Remember to include images, symbols, and pizzazz.
You will have one week from today to complete this project, take a picture, and send it to me via email (Subject line-Plot Graph).
This will be marked out of 10.
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