We have been working on family history projects for the past few classes.So far the research done has been very interesting. Please make sure you have information at school to do your work.
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Today we will be looking at an extremely famous work entitled "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou.
Watch it be performed here:
Like I said, music is poetry!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
ELA 30- Grammar Workshop Week!
Beginning tomorrow, November 29, we will be reviewing basic to intermediate grammar principles. It is important to review these principles to improve your writing and prepare yourself for the departmental exam.
Here is a list of interactive activities that will help you as we go:
Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Sentence Fragments
Irregular Verbs
Commas
Parallel Sentence Structure
Pronoun Agreement
Subject Verb Agreement
Word Choice
Modifiers
Here is a list of interactive activities that will help you as we go:
Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Sentence Fragments
Irregular Verbs
Commas
Parallel Sentence Structure
Pronoun Agreement
Subject Verb Agreement
Word Choice
Modifiers
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Food Studies 7-
Chicken Strip Lab Questions:
1. Describe, step-by-step, how to make homemade chicken strips.
2. Why did you need to put flour on the chicken before the egg?
3. What was the purpose of dipping the chicken in egg and milk?
4. What spices did you add to the cracker crumbs? What other spices might you use?
5. What is the safest way to tell if chicken is cooked? What are two other ways to tell if chicken is cooked?
6. What method did you use to cook the chicken? What other methods could you use?
7. What food bourne illness (type of food poisining) could be caused by raw chicken?
8. What is cross contamination? Explain two ways you prevented cross contamination during the lab.
9. What other ingredients do you think you could use, other than cracker crumbs, to coat the chicken?
Games! Woo Hoo!
The Food Safety Wheel
Safe Temperature Game- hit CTRL and + to enlarge
Fight Bac Game
Stack the Fridge
SpudZone- Various Games
Check the BBQ!
Food Safety Mobile
NEW GAME- FIGHT BAC
1. Describe, step-by-step, how to make homemade chicken strips.
2. Why did you need to put flour on the chicken before the egg?
3. What was the purpose of dipping the chicken in egg and milk?
4. What spices did you add to the cracker crumbs? What other spices might you use?
5. What is the safest way to tell if chicken is cooked? What are two other ways to tell if chicken is cooked?
6. What method did you use to cook the chicken? What other methods could you use?
7. What food bourne illness (type of food poisining) could be caused by raw chicken?
8. What is cross contamination? Explain two ways you prevented cross contamination during the lab.
9. What other ingredients do you think you could use, other than cracker crumbs, to coat the chicken?
Games! Woo Hoo!
The Food Safety Wheel
Safe Temperature Game- hit CTRL and + to enlarge
Fight Bac Game
Stack the Fridge
SpudZone- Various Games
Check the BBQ!
Food Safety Mobile
NEW GAME- FIGHT BAC
ELA 20- Your Memoir- Understanding your family history
You will be embarking on a quest for answers regarding your own personal history.
You will be required to do research outside of school and compile your own personal memoir. You will receive more detail in class!
"Voices of the Grandmothers" Personal Essay by Christine Welsch
Creating your own life story blog.
You will be required to do research outside of school and compile your own personal memoir. You will receive more detail in class!
"Voices of the Grandmothers" Personal Essay by Christine Welsch
Creating your own life story blog.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Grade 10- Edgar Allan Poe and The Tell Tale Heart
We will be reading and viewing two of Poe's most famous works- "The Tell Tale Heart" and "The Raven"
Is it more effective to view or read "The Tell Tale Heart"?
Is it more effective to view or read "The Tell Tale Heart"?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Grade 10- Frankenstein
Here is the next ELA 10 assignment, Due WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2
http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/social-issues/oh-that-global-warming.html
CAN THE MAKER BE THE MONSTER?
“The Nineteenth Century was a time of great change. The advances in science and technology made possible the Industrial Revolution, a revolution which fundamentally altered the way in which millions of people lived their lives. However, not everyone was willing to accept the notion that such change was, by its nature, inevitably beneficial to humanity. Indeed, the wisdom of placing too much faith in science is called into question in some of the literature of the time. This theme can be found in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Shelley seems to be suggesting, amongst other things, that raising science to the status of godhood carries with it inherent risks that demand careful consideration.” (http://home.cogeco.ca/~rayser3/monster3.txt)
Are we destroying our society by continually advancing technology?
Mary Shelley tells us that technological inventions (represented by ‘The Monster’) are not always good, and she warns society that we must be wise (Frankenstein was not wise to create ‘The Monster’) about what we create/invent, because the products themselves can get away on us and actually end up harming our society and/or environment (the way ‘The Monster’ destroyed Frankenstein’s family).
Assignment:
This assignment requires you to research an invention to research that you believe has ended up harming our society or environment. Research the inventor of the product and the reasons that he/she invented this product. Describe the problems that this invention/product has had on society. At the end of your research paper, decide who is more at fault for letting the product/invention cause destruction to our environment and/or society: the inventor, or the consumer.
Requirements:
1. This is a formal RESEARCH essay (2-3 pg) that must be footnoted. Follow the footnote to see what a footnote is.
2. EVERY jot note you take must have the URL beside it- you will need this when you do your footnoting. You will be handing in your jot notes! Use the research form provided. (dropbox: E)
3. You must FOLLOW the essay format correctly, if you do not, you will be required to revise your essay until it follows the requirements.
4. Your rough draft must be submitted for editing before the due date.
5. Topic sentences, concluding sentences and transition sentences must be used.
6. Title page, page numbers, double spacing and FORMAL bibliography will be required.
OUTLINE
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Briefly introduce the invention, the inventor, the usages of the product, the problems associated with the product.
Your thesis- Who is at fault for the problems caused by the product? The users or the inventor. Soooo….the last sentence in this paragraph is going to state what you believe (inventor or users) and a short explanation why!
Paragraph 2: The inventor (or inventors)
Discuss the life of the inventor. Who was he/she? Where did he she/live? How old was he/she when the invention was made? Did he/she work for anybody? Were they paid to make the invention? Interesting facts that are relevant to explaining the life of the inventor.
Paragraph 3: The purpose/goals for the invention
Discuss WHY this product was invented? Discuss 3-5 reasons why this product was regarded as useful. What needs was it fulfilling? How did it make life more efficient?
Paragraph 4: Problems caused by the invention
Discuss the social/environmental problems caused by this product- What about the product is harmful? To what extent does it cause damage? Who does it harm? Discuss 3-5 problems caused by your product.
Paragraph 5: Who is at fault?
Who is at fault for the problems caused by product: the inventor, or the consumer? Give 3 pieces of evidence that back up your position.
RUBRIC:
http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/social-issues/oh-that-global-warming.html
CAN THE MAKER BE THE MONSTER?
“The Nineteenth Century was a time of great change. The advances in science and technology made possible the Industrial Revolution, a revolution which fundamentally altered the way in which millions of people lived their lives. However, not everyone was willing to accept the notion that such change was, by its nature, inevitably beneficial to humanity. Indeed, the wisdom of placing too much faith in science is called into question in some of the literature of the time. This theme can be found in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Shelley seems to be suggesting, amongst other things, that raising science to the status of godhood carries with it inherent risks that demand careful consideration.” (http://home.cogeco.ca/~rayser3/monster3.txt)
Are we destroying our society by continually advancing technology?
Mary Shelley tells us that technological inventions (represented by ‘The Monster’) are not always good, and she warns society that we must be wise (Frankenstein was not wise to create ‘The Monster’) about what we create/invent, because the products themselves can get away on us and actually end up harming our society and/or environment (the way ‘The Monster’ destroyed Frankenstein’s family).
Assignment:
This assignment requires you to research an invention to research that you believe has ended up harming our society or environment. Research the inventor of the product and the reasons that he/she invented this product. Describe the problems that this invention/product has had on society. At the end of your research paper, decide who is more at fault for letting the product/invention cause destruction to our environment and/or society: the inventor, or the consumer.
Requirements:
1. This is a formal RESEARCH essay (2-3 pg) that must be footnoted. Follow the footnote to see what a footnote is.
2. EVERY jot note you take must have the URL beside it- you will need this when you do your footnoting. You will be handing in your jot notes! Use the research form provided. (dropbox: E)
3. You must FOLLOW the essay format correctly, if you do not, you will be required to revise your essay until it follows the requirements.
4. Your rough draft must be submitted for editing before the due date.
5. Topic sentences, concluding sentences and transition sentences must be used.
6. Title page, page numbers, double spacing and FORMAL bibliography will be required.
OUTLINE
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Briefly introduce the invention, the inventor, the usages of the product, the problems associated with the product.
Your thesis- Who is at fault for the problems caused by the product? The users or the inventor. Soooo….the last sentence in this paragraph is going to state what you believe (inventor or users) and a short explanation why!
Paragraph 2: The inventor (or inventors)
Discuss the life of the inventor. Who was he/she? Where did he she/live? How old was he/she when the invention was made? Did he/she work for anybody? Were they paid to make the invention? Interesting facts that are relevant to explaining the life of the inventor.
Paragraph 3: The purpose/goals for the invention
Discuss WHY this product was invented? Discuss 3-5 reasons why this product was regarded as useful. What needs was it fulfilling? How did it make life more efficient?
Paragraph 4: Problems caused by the invention
Discuss the social/environmental problems caused by this product- What about the product is harmful? To what extent does it cause damage? Who does it harm? Discuss 3-5 problems caused by your product.
Paragraph 5: Who is at fault?
Who is at fault for the problems caused by product: the inventor, or the consumer? Give 3 pieces of evidence that back up your position.
RUBRIC:
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