1) Silent Reading
2) Talk, Talk
What have you taken away from your Olympic experience?
What would Holden think?
How does hypocrisy fit here?
What is wonderful about all the `phony`stuff?
Why shouldn't we celebrate?
3) Okay - back to the novel, Chapters 2 and three and maybe 4 - notes on board and lecture.
4) Finish Voice Assignment - Terms: Colloquial, Slang, Dialect, Jargon
5) David Copperfield - Tomorrow, maybe today...
6) Oh ya - and the social network is up and running - I need some email addresses from some of you... http://elevens.ning.com/
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 25th
1. Silent Reading
Let's get everyone at least to the end of Chapter 6
2. Library Day
Work on the Holden's Voice Activity (see handout).
(Optional Activity - if this Holden assignment does not get you going... what about a Canada Reads Pitch Contest Entry - I would be thrilled to see some students enter the contest and would make sure your entry completely replaced this assignment.)
Enjoy your weekend!
Let's get everyone at least to the end of Chapter 6
2. Library Day
Work on the Holden's Voice Activity (see handout).
Enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 24th
Silent Reading (if you have read the first three chapters, you can read whatever you like)
The Catcher in the Rye - Chapters 1-3 - Lecture and Group Activity
Unit Overview Handout
The Structure of the Novel - Questions
Key Facts - from Sparknotes.com:
full title · The Catcher in the Rye
author · J. D. Salinger
genre · Bildungsroman (coming-of-age novel)
time and place written · Late 1940s–early 1950s, New York
date of first publication · July 1951; parts of the novel appeared as short stories in Collier’s, December 1945, and in The New Yorker, December 1946
narrator · Holden Caulfield, narrating from a psychiatric facility a few months after the events of the novel
point of view · Holden Caulfield narrates in the first person, describing what he himself sees and experiences, providing his own commentary on the events and people he describes.
tone · Holden’s tone varies between disgust, cynicism, bitterness, and nostalgic longing, all expressed in a colloquial style.
setting (time) · A long weekend in the late 1940s or early 1950s
setting (place) · Holden begins his story in Pennsylvania, at his former school, Pencey Prep. He then recounts his adventures in New York City.
protagonist · Holden Caulfield
major conflict · The major conflict is within Holden’s psyche. Part of him wants to connect with other people on an adult level (and, more specifically, to have a sexual encounter), while part of him wants to reject the adult world as “phony,” and to retreat into his own memories of childhood.
rising action · Holden’s many attempts to connect with other people over the course of the novel bring his conflicting impulses—to interact with other people as an adult, or to retreat from them as a child—into direct conflict.
climax · Possible climaxes include Holden’s encounter with Sunny, when it becomes clear that he is unable to handle a sexual encounter; the end of his date with Sally, when he tries to get her to run away with him; and his departure from Mr. Antolini’s apartment, when he begins to question his characteristic mode of judging other people.
falling action · Holden’s interactions with Phoebe, culminating in his tears of joy at watching Phoebe on the carousel (at the novel’s end he has retreated into childhood, away from the threats of adult intimacy and sexuality)
themes · Alienation as a form of self-protection; the painfulness of growing up; the phoniness of the adult world
motifs · Relationships, intimacy, and sexuality; loneliness; lying and deception
symbols · The “catcher in the rye”; Holden’s red hunting hat; the Museum of Natural History; the ducks in the Central Park lagoon
foreshadowing · At the beginning of the novel, Holden hints that he has been hospitalized for a nervous breakdown, the story of which is revealed over the course of the novel.
Unit Overview Handout
The Structure of the Novel - Questions
Key Facts - from Sparknotes.com:
full title · The Catcher in the Rye
author · J. D. Salinger
genre · Bildungsroman (coming-of-age novel)
time and place written · Late 1940s–early 1950s, New York
date of first publication · July 1951; parts of the novel appeared as short stories in Collier’s, December 1945, and in The New Yorker, December 1946
narrator · Holden Caulfield, narrating from a psychiatric facility a few months after the events of the novel
point of view · Holden Caulfield narrates in the first person, describing what he himself sees and experiences, providing his own commentary on the events and people he describes.
tone · Holden’s tone varies between disgust, cynicism, bitterness, and nostalgic longing, all expressed in a colloquial style.
setting (time) · A long weekend in the late 1940s or early 1950s
setting (place) · Holden begins his story in Pennsylvania, at his former school, Pencey Prep. He then recounts his adventures in New York City.
protagonist · Holden Caulfield
major conflict · The major conflict is within Holden’s psyche. Part of him wants to connect with other people on an adult level (and, more specifically, to have a sexual encounter), while part of him wants to reject the adult world as “phony,” and to retreat into his own memories of childhood.
rising action · Holden’s many attempts to connect with other people over the course of the novel bring his conflicting impulses—to interact with other people as an adult, or to retreat from them as a child—into direct conflict.
climax · Possible climaxes include Holden’s encounter with Sunny, when it becomes clear that he is unable to handle a sexual encounter; the end of his date with Sally, when he tries to get her to run away with him; and his departure from Mr. Antolini’s apartment, when he begins to question his characteristic mode of judging other people.
falling action · Holden’s interactions with Phoebe, culminating in his tears of joy at watching Phoebe on the carousel (at the novel’s end he has retreated into childhood, away from the threats of adult intimacy and sexuality)
themes · Alienation as a form of self-protection; the painfulness of growing up; the phoniness of the adult world
motifs · Relationships, intimacy, and sexuality; loneliness; lying and deception
symbols · The “catcher in the rye”; Holden’s red hunting hat; the Museum of Natural History; the ducks in the Central Park lagoon
foreshadowing · At the beginning of the novel, Holden hints that he has been hospitalized for a nervous breakdown, the story of which is revealed over the course of the novel.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 23rd
Test post-poned!!!
I'm still so sick and was not able to make it into the school last night to put the test together. It will be tomorrow.
B Block
- Silent Reading
- Breakfast Club Group Work/Discussions: What is a stereotype? Are stereotypes ever good?
- Group Task - Student Type Field Guide: Think of the "types" in our school. List up on the board. Pick one type to illustrate and explain. Label the stereotypical/"phoney" features. Include a little text box that provides a more authentic understanding of this type.
- Freedom to Read Week
- Group Discussion Question - Why are books banned?
- Catcher in the Rye is still a controversial novel: http://www.euronet.nl/users/los/censorhistory.html
- Go to the library to get book, if time.
I'm still so sick and was not able to make it into the school last night to put the test together. It will be tomorrow. C Block
- Finish Movie
- See C block
B Block
- Silent Reading
- Breakfast Club Group Work/Discussions: What is a stereotype? Are stereotypes ever good?
- Group Task - Student Type Field Guide: Think of the "types" in our school. List up on the board. Pick one type to illustrate and explain. Label the stereotypical/"phoney" features. Include a little text box that provides a more authentic understanding of this type.
- Freedom to Read Week
- Group Discussion Question - Why are books banned?
- Catcher in the Rye is still a controversial novel: http://www.euronet.nl/users/los/censorhistory.html
- Go to the library to get book, if time.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, February 15th
Today's Story: The Shining Houses (p.16), by Alice Munro
How might you have reacted?
What could she have said to change the community's mind?
What parallel situations have you faced in your own life?
Have you spotted this woman around town? She spends her winters in Comox.
She might look just like any grey-haired lady but she is an internationally regarded writer of tremendous acclaim.If you see her, can you please get me her autograph? Thanks.
Story Analysis Assignment - get the Google Doc version here.
Story Cards - DUE WEDNESDAY
Short Story Exam - FRIDAY
How might you have reacted?
What could she have said to change the community's mind?
What parallel situations have you faced in your own life?
She might look just like any grey-haired lady but she is an internationally regarded writer of tremendous acclaim.If you see her, can you please get me her autograph? Thanks.
Story Analysis Assignment - get the Google Doc version here.
Story Cards - DUE WEDNESDAY
Short Story Exam - FRIDAY
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thursday, February 11th
1) Silent Reading
2) A Secret - Postcard Fiction Assignment
Inspired by these images and by the theme of hidden sadness or hidden desires in the stories we've read... I am going to ask you to create a short, short story and a postcard image to go with it with one of the best lines from your story on it.
Check out the postcard examples:
Scroll down for details about how to do the story.
2) A Secret - Postcard Fiction Assignment
Check out the postcard examples:
Scroll down for details about how to do the story.
Step One: Hand back all the character description paragraphs.
Step Two: Distribute the setting cards randomly. No. You cannot have your card.
Step Three: Draw out of the bag a conflict and point of view card.
Step Four: Assemble the pieces. Brainstorm. Some card trading is acceptable. No money is to be exchanged.
Story Criteria: 250 - 500 word short story that involves the character, setting, point of view, and conflict that you have been provided. The theme of the story should have something to do with a secret, or a hidden concern.
6 point scale multiplied by 3 = ____/18
Postcard: Paper provided. Cut out images, glue, print out text, use a pen, paint, markers... whatever you see fit (see examples above). ___/10
Wednesday, February 10th
- Silent Reading
- "Warren Pryor" a poem...
- Finding Thematic Connections - a discussion and presentation
Present a common theme AND a common big question.
ASSIGNMENT - a setting card
Tuesday, February 9th
1) Silent Reading
2) Story of the day: Identities, by Valgardson p.3 of Inside Stories
3) What kind of identities are at play in this story? Why does he leave his neighbourhood of twice cut lawns? What is his motivation? What similes, symbols and metaphor are used? To what effect?
4) Terms on the board:
Motivation - see the definition in the back of Inside Stories
Simile
Metaphor
Symbol (scroll down)
Here is a great link to all the literary terms you are responsible for by Grade 12: http://www.openschool.bc.ca/courses/english/glossary.html
5) Assignment: Character Description
Choose a real person you know or observe a stranger or create a purely fictional character.
Write a descriptive paragraph the evokes the senses (as in the story, Identities).
Start with a name ___/1
Senses Chart ___/2
Sight/Colours ----- Sounds--------- Smells -------------Textures
(Include at least one simile, metaphor or symbol) ____/6
Drawing ___/1
2) Story of the day: Identities, by Valgardson p.3 of Inside Stories
3) What kind of identities are at play in this story? Why does he leave his neighbourhood of twice cut lawns? What is his motivation? What similes, symbols and metaphor are used? To what effect?
4) Terms on the board:
Motivation - see the definition in the back of Inside Stories
Simile
Metaphor
Symbol (scroll down)
Here is a great link to all the literary terms you are responsible for by Grade 12: http://www.openschool.bc.ca/courses/english/glossary.html
5) Assignment: Character Description
Write a descriptive paragraph the evokes the senses (as in the story, Identities).
Start with a name ___/1
Senses Chart ___/2
Sight/Colours ----- Sounds--------- Smells -------------Textures
(Include at least one simile, metaphor or symbol) ____/6
Drawing ___/1
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Friday, February 5th
Library day - something different and maybe a bit fun.
1) Wordle - http://www.wordle.net/
Create a Wordle that describes who you are. Add in your hobbies, aspirations, favourite things, character traits. Remember the more times you type a word, the bigger it will be.
Print your favourite one!
Use BUG SHOOTING to save an image... post it wherever you like - in our network, for example....
2) Network - http://elevens.ning.com/
This is a fun privilege - something new and different... but you have to accept some terms first.
You'll need these links to do the Internet 101 quiz.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29654850#29654850
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/privacyinvasions.html
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx
http://www.learnnowbc.ca/Parent_Information_Centre/Dottos/Passwords.aspx
http://www.learnnowbc.ca/Parent_Information_Centre/Dottos/Nexopia.aspx
http://www.internet101.ca/en/youth1417.php
And do not forget to sign the network contract. Once you do I will invite you in and you can check it out... and start participating in some of the discussions. Remember that I can see EVERYTHING you do. Even the chats are visible to me...
3) Time to work on paragraph due on Tuesday.
Have a terrific weekend! :)
1) Wordle - http://www.wordle.net/
Create a Wordle that describes who you are. Add in your hobbies, aspirations, favourite things, character traits. Remember the more times you type a word, the bigger it will be.
Print your favourite one!
Use BUG SHOOTING to save an image... post it wherever you like - in our network, for example....
2) Network - http://elevens.ning.com/
This is a fun privilege - something new and different... but you have to accept some terms first.
You'll need these links to do the Internet 101 quiz.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29654850#29654850
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/privacyinvasions.html
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx
http://www.learnnowbc.ca/Parent_Information_Centre/Dottos/Passwords.aspx
http://www.learnnowbc.ca/Parent_Information_Centre/Dottos/Nexopia.aspx
http://www.internet101.ca/en/youth1417.php
And do not forget to sign the network contract. Once you do I will invite you in and you can check it out... and start participating in some of the discussions. Remember that I can see EVERYTHING you do. Even the chats are visible to me...
3) Time to work on paragraph due on Tuesday.
Have a terrific weekend! :)
Thursday, February 4th
1) Silent Reading
2) Notes/Discussion
- Clarity (Critical Thinking Handout)
- Building a well-developed paragraph (insert image of chalk notes)
- Catchy Openings
- Thesis Statements
3) Fact vs. Inference
4) Writing Assignment DUE: Tuesday
2) Notes/Discussion
- Clarity (Critical Thinking Handout)
- Building a well-developed paragraph (insert image of chalk notes)
- Catchy Openings
- Thesis Statements
4) Writing Assignment DUE: Tuesday
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 3rd
Big Ideas: Identity
1) Silent Reading - The Liar, p. 310 - 320
2) Ms. Colborne to finish reading out loud.
3) Discussion and Handout/assignment - Adolescent Identity
4) Time to write...
Tomorrow:
Identities by Valgardson, p.5
How and why do we judge one another in a high school?
1) Silent Reading - The Liar, p. 310 - 320
2) Ms. Colborne to finish reading out loud.
3) Discussion and Handout/assignment - Adolescent Identity
4) Time to write...
Tomorrow:
Identities by Valgardson, p.5
How and why do we judge one another in a high school?
Tuesday, February 2nd
1) Silent Reading
2) Elements of Fiction Notes
3) A& P Group Work and Presentations
4) Get textbook from library - Inside Stories for Senior Students
2) Elements of Fiction Notes
3) A& P Group Work and Presentations
4) Get textbook from library - Inside Stories for Senior Students
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