Thursday
1. Finish reading "The Bastard."
2. We are in the computer lab so that you can begin working on the term 4 reading assignment that is available in Office 365/Content library/term 4 reading assignment. Today you should create your blog and begin perusing the lists of essays available in Office 365/Content library/Essays every high school student should read.
Wednesday
4. During reading - gather animal references? What is going on with them?
5. During reading - short story terms and devices.
6. During reading - Gambling on Predictions.
Tuesday
1. Finish reading "The Bastard."
2. We are in the computer lab so that you can begin working on the term 4 reading assignment that is available in Office 365/Content library/term 4 reading assignment. Today you should create your blog and begin perusing the lists of essays available in Office 365/Content library/Essays every high school student should read.
Wednesday
1. Quick discussion of Term 4 reading assignment.
2. I did not get time last night to make up a grading rubric for the Isfeld Reads - so we will do that likely have to do that next week.
3. Today's meet - what is the definition of "bastard"? Also, who is Patrick deWitt - get a little background on him.4. During reading - gather animal references? What is going on with them?
5. During reading - short story terms and devices.
6. During reading - Gambling on Predictions.
Tuesday
"Tikka Tuesday" - and yes you are going to look at pictures of her all week!
1. Isfeld Reads 2017
- 30 second "blurb" or video about your short story
- why your story is the strongest of the five
- a "killer quote" from the story that deals with its theme
- participate panel/"fish-bowl" questions [see below]
Each group member should be prepared to answer one question during the panel discussion so that I can grade your individual contribution.
How would you implement the message in your story into daily life?
How does your story reflect Canada's multiculturalism?
What message is delivered by your story's author and what is the importance of the author's message for an Isfeld audience ?
How does your short story confront a significant issue in society?
How does your short story confront how people tend to take their everyday lives for granted?
Which story is the least effective and why?
Which story is the least effective and why?
Isfeld Reads 2017
you should demonstrate your ability in the following areas:
• Respectfully exchange ideas and viewpoints from diverse perspectives to build shared understanding and extend thinking
• Recognize and appreciate how various forms, structures, and features of texts reflect a variety of purposes, audiences, and messages
• Demonstrate speaking and listening skills in a variety of formal and informal contexts for a range of purposes
Monday
Say hello to Tikka.
1. Give out the prize from last week.
Congratulations to the winners of our in-house Flash Fiction contest:
1 st place - Cottreau Merlin
2nd place - Thompson Wilma
3rd place - Rigby Mitts
2. Quiz on the 5 short stories.
3. Isfeld Reads 2017 - a reminder that you are working towards a grade for your presentations. Today you must share your short story "blurb", your 30-60 second reason why your story should win, and a fish bowl discussion of two of the questions you made up last week.
Isfeld Reads 2017
you should demonstrate your ability in the following areas:
• Respectfully exchange ideas and viewpoints from diverse perspectives to build shared understanding and extend thinking
• Recognize and appreciate how various forms, structures, and features of texts reflect a variety of purposes, audiences, and messages
• Demonstrate speaking and listening skills in a variety of formal and informal contexts for a range of purposes
vote on the flash fiction
You must be prepared to answer all 5 of the following questions about your short story.
Each group member should be prepared to answer one question during the panel discussion so that I can grade your individual contribution.
How would you implement the message in your story into daily life?
How does your story reflect Canada's multiculturalism?
What message is delivered by your story's author and what is the importance of the author's message for an Isfeld audience ?
How does your short story confront a significant issue in society?
How does your short story confront how people tend to take their everyday lives for granted?
Which story is the least effective and why?
Which story is the least effective and why?
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