February 9-13
9/10 English:
A. Major writing assignment of the term:
Novel study: students need to be reading another novel for an essay assignment on character in the novel. How is the main character developed by the author (by what s/he says, what s/he does, what others say, what the narrator says, how s/he interacts with other character in the novel. This essay only covers one character.
B. Continuing with reading Anthem, by Ayn Rand. Monday and Tuesday working with questions on Chapter 1, posted last week. Tuesday night, students should read chapter II of Anthem. Questions for chapter 2 are as follows:
Chapter II Questions
1. Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on page 38. Which character traits are revealed in this brief description?
2. Find several examples of the ways in which this society tries to obliterate each individual’s mind (and self!) by quashing personal choices, desires, and values.
Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society (pg. 46).
3. Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, embarrassment, etc.) why is fear the prevalent emotion in this society?
4. Start a personal glossary in which you explain the following terms: the Great Truth, the Unmentionable Times, the Uncharted Forest, the Evil Ones, the Great Rebirth.
5. A. What word is Equality struggling to recapture on page 49?
B. In your opinion, why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society?
C. How does this word contradict the ideals of this society?
D. What could its rediscovery possibly lead to?
Chapter III
1. What does Equality discover in this chapter?
2. A. How important is this discovery?
B. Describe 4–5 ways in which it would help society, and make life easier or more enjoyable.
3. Outline some of the Council of Scholars’ beliefs, and Equality’s refutation of those beliefs.
12 Media Studies:
In class this week, we shall be examining codes and conventions built into media, and the effect on people. As well, we shall be examining who owns the media.
Check out this web site to better understand media ownership in Canada:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/map-canada-media/
Make notes from the above web site, to capture a sense of the development of media in Canada, and how it has merged from hundreds of small media companies to large national corporations.
12 Hospitality and Tourism:
This week we are examining the Travel aspect of Toursim and Hospitality, first looking at the airline industry. Monday, learning the major airlines and airports in the world, and how they are identified. Tuesday and Wednesday, Air Travel Requirements and things passengers should know; Thursday: What planning needs to go into taking an airtrip, how to purchase an airline ticket, and how to check-in at an airport. Friday: Other modes of transportation, how to reserve motor coaches, and ferries.
Students will receive note for test on:
a. Major airline, and airports they need to know.
b. Things air travellers should know and Air Travel Requirements.
c. Packing check list
9 English:
Major writing assignment of the term:
Novel study: students need to be reading another novel for an essay assignment on character in the novel. How is the main character developed by the author (by what s/he says, what s/he does, what others say, what the narrator says, how s/he interacts with other character in the novel. This essay only covers one character.
For reading skills, students are working on the program Fast ForWord.
9/10 English:
A. Major writing assignment of the term:
Novel study: students need to be reading another novel for an essay assignment on character in the novel. How is the main character developed by the author (by what s/he says, what s/he does, what others say, what the narrator says, how s/he interacts with other character in the novel. This essay only covers one character.
B. Continuing with reading Anthem, by Ayn Rand. Monday and Tuesday working with questions on Chapter 1, posted last week. Tuesday night, students should read chapter II of Anthem. Questions for chapter 2 are as follows:
Chapter II Questions
1. Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on page 38. Which character traits are revealed in this brief description?
2. Find several examples of the ways in which this society tries to obliterate each individual’s mind (and self!) by quashing personal choices, desires, and values.
Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society (pg. 46).
3. Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, embarrassment, etc.) why is fear the prevalent emotion in this society?
4. Start a personal glossary in which you explain the following terms: the Great Truth, the Unmentionable Times, the Uncharted Forest, the Evil Ones, the Great Rebirth.
5. A. What word is Equality struggling to recapture on page 49?
B. In your opinion, why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society?
C. How does this word contradict the ideals of this society?
D. What could its rediscovery possibly lead to?
Chapter III
1. What does Equality discover in this chapter?
2. A. How important is this discovery?
B. Describe 4–5 ways in which it would help society, and make life easier or more enjoyable.
3. Outline some of the Council of Scholars’ beliefs, and Equality’s refutation of those beliefs.
12 Media Studies:
In class this week, we shall be examining codes and conventions built into media, and the effect on people. As well, we shall be examining who owns the media.
Check out this web site to better understand media ownership in Canada:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/map-canada-media/
Make notes from the above web site, to capture a sense of the development of media in Canada, and how it has merged from hundreds of small media companies to large national corporations.
12 Hospitality and Tourism:
This week we are examining the Travel aspect of Toursim and Hospitality, first looking at the airline industry. Monday, learning the major airlines and airports in the world, and how they are identified. Tuesday and Wednesday, Air Travel Requirements and things passengers should know; Thursday: What planning needs to go into taking an airtrip, how to purchase an airline ticket, and how to check-in at an airport. Friday: Other modes of transportation, how to reserve motor coaches, and ferries.
Students will receive note for test on:
a. Major airline, and airports they need to know.
b. Things air travellers should know and Air Travel Requirements.
c. Packing check list
9 English:
Major writing assignment of the term:
Novel study: students need to be reading another novel for an essay assignment on character in the novel. How is the main character developed by the author (by what s/he says, what s/he does, what others say, what the narrator says, how s/he interacts with other character in the novel. This essay only covers one character.
For reading skills, students are working on the program Fast ForWord.
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