Comm 12 - Provincial Exam: Monday, June 22nd AM
Diary...
1. Booklet due today! (no extensions!)
2. Next week: Provincial Prep:
A. Literary Text & multiple choice - June 1st-3rd
B. Informational Text & multiple choice & paragraph - June 3rd-5th
C. Visual Design & Business Letter - June 8th-9th
D. Original Composition - June 10th-16th

English 11 - Final Exam - Wednesday, June 17th AM
The Crucible
1. Finish reading Act I; discuss.
1b. Film adaptation of Act I.
1c. Homework: Rough draft of WAQ #1 (homework check Monday).
2. Reminder: Final Crucible assignment (50 marks): "Essay and Discussion Topics" - Choose 3 topics and write a WAQ for each topic (3 WAQs due Monday, June 8th)
*For each WAQ:
- 12-15 sentences - theme and thesis - 3-4 quotations (I, I, C, E)
3. Schedule:
B. Act II (p. 49-81) Monday, June 1st.
C. Act III (p. 83-120) Wednesday, June 3rd.
D. Act IV (p. 121-146) Friday, June 5th.
4. Final Exam Prep: Monday, June 8th - Wednesday June 16th


English 10 - Provincial Exam - Wednesday, June 24th AM
Romeo & Juliet
1. Complete essay, hand in (staple outline to the back).
2. Provincial Exam format review (Friday, May 29th)
3. Exam Prep:
A. Reading Comp & Multiple Choice (June 1st-June 3rd).
B. Synthesis Multiple Choice and Paragraphs (June 4th-9th).
C. Original Composition (June 10th-14th).
D. Writing & Grammar review (June 15th-16th).

Socials 11 - Provincial Exam - Wednesday, June 24th PM
PostWar Years
1. Post-War Quiz #3.
2. Review Provincial exam format.
3. Homework: Read p.141-143.

Comm 12 - Provincial Exam: Monday, June 22nd AM
Diary...
1. Character Analyses.
2. Visual Analyses (today and Friday).
*Booklet due Friday, May 29th (no extensions!)*
*Essay outline Monday, June 1st*
*In-Class Essay Tuesday, June 2nd - June 3rd*
*Provincial Exam Prep June 6th-16th*

English 11 - Final Exam - Wednesday, June 17th AM
The Crucible
1. Read and discuss Act I (p. 8-34); finish Act I tomorrow (time to work on WAQ).
2. Reminder: Final Crucible assignment (50 marks): "Essay and Discussion Topics" - Choose 3 topics and write a WAQ for each topic (3 WAQs due Monday, June 8th)
*For each WAQ:
- 12-15 sentences - theme and thesis - 3-4 quotations (I, I, C, E)
4. Schedule:
A. Act I (p. 8-48) Thursday, May 28th.
B. Act II (p. 49-81) Monday, June 1st.
C. Act III (p. 83-120) Wednesday, June 3rd.
D. Act IV (p. 121-146) Friday, June 5th.
E. Film adaptation Monday, June 8th-Tuesday June 9th.
F. Final Exam Prep: Wednesday June 10th- Wednesday June 16th


English 10 - Provincial Exam - Wednesday, June 24th AM
Romeo & Juliet
1. Complete essay outlines.
2. In-Class essay (today and tomorrow)
*Due: Friday, May 29th* (outline also due for marks).
3. Provincial Exam format review (Friday, May 29th)
4. Exam Prep:
A. Reading Comp & Multiple Choice (June 1st-June 3rd).
B. Synthesis Multiple Choice and Paragraphs (June 4th-9th).
C. Original Composition (June 10th-14th).
D. Writing & Grammar review (June 15th-16th).

Socials 11 - Provincial Exam - Wednesday, June 24th PM
PostWar Years
1. Review Exercises #8-10.
2. Finish documentary.
3. Review terms #57-79.
4. Complete Exercise #9 paragraph (due tomorrow).
5. PostWar Quiz #3 Friday, May 29th.

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Character Analyses (today and tomorrow).
2. Visual Analyses (tomorrow and Friday).
*Booklet due Friday, May 29th (no extensions!)*
*Essay outline Monday, June 1st*
*In-Class Essay Tuesday, June 2nd - June 3rd*
*Provincial Exam Prep June 6th-17th*

English 11
The Crucible
1. Overture critical summaries due.
2. Overture quiz (mark, record).
3. Handout: "Essay and Discussion Topics" - Choose 3 topics and write a WAQ for each topic (3 WAQs due Monday, June 8th)
*For each WAQ:
- 12-15 sentences - theme and thesis - 3-4 quotations (I, I, C, E)
4. Schedule:
A. Act I (p. 8-48) Thursday, May 28th.
B. Act II (p. 49-81) Monday, June 1st.
C. Act III (p. 83-120) Wednesday, June 3rd.
D. Act IV (p. 121-146) Friday, June 5th.
E. Film adaptation Monday, June 8th-Tuesday June 9th.
F. Final Exam Prep: Wednesday June 10th- Wednesday June 17th

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Complete essay outlines.
2. In-Class essay (today and tomorrow)
*Due: Friday, May 29th* (outline also due for marks).
3. Provincial Exam format review (Friday, May 29th)
4. Exam Prep:
A. Reading Comp & Multiple Choice (June 1st-June 3rd).
B. Synthesis Multiple Choice and Paragraphs (June 4th-9th).
C. Original Composition (June 10th-15th).
D. Writing & Grammar review (June 16th-17th).

Socials 11
PostWar Years
1. PostWar Quiz #2.
2. Class Discussion (Exercise #12): How to be a 1950s housewife.
3. Finish documentary.
4. Homework: Read p.133-137, complete exercises #8-10 **Exercise 9 paragraph due FOR MARKS Friday, May 29th**, terms 57-79 --> PostWar Quiz #3 Friday, May 29th.

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Review yesterday's homework.
2. Read p.213-230 (finish novel).
3. Complete questions #80-86.
*Tomorrow: Character Analysis*
*Thursday: Essay Outline*
*Booklet due: Friday, May 29th*
*In-Class Essay: Friday, May 29th*

English 11
The Crucible
1. Finish documentary.
2. Read p. 2-8 (Overture to The Crucible).
- Summarize the main points (10-12)
- Connect to theme
- Make note of important quotations (p. 4, 5, 7, 8) (10-12)
*Discuss tomorrow*
*Be prepared for a quiz on the Overture tomorrow*

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Essay outline (full), time in-class to finish tomorrow.
2. In-Class Essay Wednesday and Thursday (and part of Friday if necessary).

Socials 11
Post-War
1. Discuss Exercises #4-7.
2. Study terms #29-56
(Quiz tomorrow on the above.)
3. Complete Comfort and Fear documentary.

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Review questions #60-68.
2. Read p. 179-213
3. Complete questions #69-79 (time in-class tomorrow to finish these).

English 11
The Crucible
1. Introduction to The Crucible (themes).
2. Salem Witch Trials documentary (to 57:27).
3. Return books.

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Act V questions (mark, record).
2. Test - Multiple Choice.
3. Plan essay - outline - (in-class Wednesday and Thursday).

Socials 11
Post-War Years
1. Quiz #1 (Exercises #1-3, terms #1-28).
2. Homework: Read p. 125-133.
3. Exercises #4-7, terms #29-56 (quiz Wednesday).

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Review last day's homework.
2. Read p.150-179.
3. Complete questions #60-68.
4. Review all answers in booklet to ensure your answers are completed and specific.

English 11
Macbeth
1. Final assignment (due at the end of class):
A. One full body paragraph (15-20 sentences, 4-8 quotations, I,I,C,E).
B. Full essay outline:

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Read Act V, sc i-iii.
2. Answer questions (due Monday).
3. Monday - Romeo and Juliet Test (Multiple Choice).

Socials 11
Post-War
1. Review p. 117-124, exercises #1-3 (quiz Monday).
2. Finish terms #1-28 (quiz Monday, defintions due Monday).
*Page 125-133/Terms #29-56 Quiz Wednesday, May 27th.*
*Page 133-137/Terms #57-79 Quiz Friday, May 29th.*

Have a great weekend!

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Review yesterday's homework questions.
2. Read p. 104-130.
3. Answer questions #42-50 (review tomorrow).

English 11
Macbeth
1. Read Act IV.
2. Find quotations from these scenes that support the essay topic you are planning to write on.

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Quiz: Act III, sc v-Act IV, sc iii:
A. Why does Juliet say it was the nightingale, not the lark, whose song they heard? What motif is explored in Romeo and Juliet's conversation that follows? (min. 2 quotations, I, I, C, E).   /4
B. What references are made to death and dying in scene v? How does the motif contribute to the mood? (3-4 quotations, I, I, C, E)    /6
C. Act IV, sc i: What does Juliet say she will do if the friar cannot figure out a solution to her predicament? What does her solution say about her character (hint: include theme)? (1 quotation I, I, C, E).  /3
D. Act IV, sc iii: What fears does Juliet express about the friar's plan and potion? (2-3 quotations I, I, C, E).   /2
**Due at the end of class.**
2. Tomorrow: Finish reading Act IV.

Socials 11
Post-War
1. WWII tests returned, updated marks.
2. Quiz: p. 117-120 (The United Nations).
3. Homework: Read p. 120-124; complete Exercises #1-3 (due/review Friday).

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Read p. 76-103.
2. Answer questions #31-41.

English 11
Macbeth
1. Hand in late work (Acts I-III).
2. In-Class Writing Assignment (WAQ...kind of...):
- Write a body paragraph for ONE of the following essay topics:
1. Who is most responsible for the evil that takes place in Macbeth?
2. To what degree does fate play a role in Macbeth's downfall?
3. Describe the difference between appearance and reality in Macbeth.
A. Topic sentence (general, thematic).
B. Thesis statement (take a position on topic which you will prove with evidence.
C. Evidence (4-6 quotations, I, I, C, E).
D. Concluding sentence.
E. Mechanics, grammar, transitions.
*Tomorrow: Read Act IV, sc i-iii.*

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Homework due (Act III, sc ii-iii questions).
2. Read Act IV, sc i-iii.
3. Review the modern English version of today's scenes in preparation for tomorrow's quiz:
No Fear Shakespeare

Socials 11
World War II
1. Unit Test (Multiple Choice + WAQ) - due at the end of class.
2. Homework: Read p. 117-120 in preparation for possible quiz tomorrow.

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Review yesterday's homework questions (#21-30).
2. Finish Smoke Signals.
*Ensure you are completely caught up in your question booklet.*

English 11
Macbeth
1. Hand in Act III questions (homework).
2. Finish film adaptation.
3. Homework: Complete missing/late work from Acts I-III (due Tuesday).

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Present/hand in Act I/II mini-assignment (talk-show script).
2. Read Act III, sc ii-iv.
3. Questions (due Tuesday):
A. What does Juliet's soliloquy in sc ii reveal about her feelings and state of mind? - 4-6 quotations (I, I, C, E).
B. What is the Friar's plan (sc iii)? - 2-3 quotations (I, I, C, E).
*Your answers should be in proper paragraphs with topic sentences, transitions, integrated quotations, explanations, and proper citations.* -You may want to check nofearshakespeare for the modern English if you don't understand some of the lines, but your quotations must be in Shakespearean English.*

Socials 11
World War II
1. Term Quiz (#38-74), hand in definitions.
2. Schindler's List.
3. Unit Test: Tuesday (Review chapter; pay particular attention to Canadian involvement).

Have a great long weekend!!!

Comm 12
Diary
1. Read p. 54-76.
2. Complete questions #22-30 (discuss tomorrow).
3. Discuss Redskins mascot controversy.
4. Smoke Signals.

English 11
Macbeth
1. Act II, sc iii-iv questions due.
2. Read Act III, sc i-vi (not sc v).
3. Questions:
A. sc i - Describe the change in Macbeth's character (2-3 quotations).
B. sc ii - Using 4-6 quotations, explain why/how the Macbeths aren't happy.
C. sc iv - Find 2-3 quotations that illuminate theme (ex. appearance vs. reality, gender roles, madness brought about by guilt, etc.).
**Properly introduce, integrate, cite, and explain quotations as they relate to theme, characterization and plot.**

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Work on Act I and II mini-project (Talk Show); due tomorrow.
*See yesterday's post for criteria.*

Socials 11
World War II
1. Quiz (p. 112-113).
2. Schindler's List.
*Term Quiz (38-74), definitions due: Tomorrow.*
*Unit Test (MC + WAQ) Tuesday, May 19th*

Comm 12
Diary
1. Review questions #9-14.
2. Read to p. 54.
3. Review questions in-class (#15-21).
4. Smoke Signals.

English 11
Macbeth
1. Finish reading Act II.
2. Scene iii-iv questions (due tomorrow):
- Find evidence of pathetic fallacy in these scenes. (3-5 quotations)
- What does Ross mean when he says, “Gainst nature still: / Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up /
Thine own life’s means!” ? (II, iv, 37-39)? (1-2 quotations).
3. Film adaptation.

English 10
Romeo and Juliet
1. Act II questions due.
2. Finish reading Act II.
3. Act II mini-assignment - Act I & II SCRIPT(due this Thursday):
- Pretend you are a talk show host (introduce yourself, the name of your show, the theme for that day's episode, etc). Interview at least two characters from the play. You must ask them a minimum of three questions and provide at least ten lines of dialogue on top of this answering these questions, inclusive of analysis. - You may work on this on your own or in a group (no more than four people).
- You will have tomorrow in-class to work on it. - Your script may be in Modern English, Shakespearean, or a combination. - Performing your skit is optional. - Grammar, neatness, creativity counts.

Socials 11
World War II
1. Homework check; review Exercises #11, 12, 15.
2. Schindler's List.
3. Review p. 112-113 (quiz tomorrow).
*Term Quiz 38-74 - Thursday (hand in definitions)*
*Unit Test (MC + WAQ) - Tuesday, May 19th*
-- Review Guide on Thursday --

Tomorrow is mid-term!

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Presentation in Theatre (review questions #9-14 tomorrow).

English 11
Macbeth
1. Act I, sc iii work returned, review.
2. Film adaptation of Act I.
3. Homework check (Act I Theme quotations).
4. Read Act II, sc i and ii.
5. Questions (due tomorrow):
sc i:
A. Using textual evidence, identify an example of foreshadowing and explain its relevance to theme/plot.
B. Using textual evidence (2-3 quotations), identify an example of symbolism and how it relates to theme.
sc ii:
C. Using textual evidence (1-2 quotations), describe Macbeth's and Lady Macbeth's return to traditional gender roles in this scene.

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Work returned.
2. Read Act II, sc i-iii.
3. Questions (due tomorrow):
- Find examples of imagery in scene ii (4-8 quotations).
- Find examples of the dangers of being impetuous (impulsive) (3-5 quotations).
*Include full quotations, cite properly (ex. "(II, iii, 43-45), and explain significance in relation to theme/characterization/plot).*


Socials 11
World War II
1. Quiz (p. 102-110).
2. Homework check (Exercise #8-10).
3. Schindler's List.
4. Homework: Read p. 110-113, Exercises #11, 12, 15 (be prepared to discuss tomorrow).

Comm 12
Diary...
1. Hand in homework questions.
2. Read p. 13-32.
3. Homework: Questions #9-14 (review Monday).

English 11
Macbeth
1. Review/hand in questions (I, iii).
2. Read Act I, sc iv-vi (complete Act I).
3. Homework: Find evidence for one (minimum) theme in Act I
- 5-8 quotations (cite properly)
*Appearance vs. Reality*
*Gender Roles*

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Hand in homework (metaphors, similes, and Act I, sc iii questions).
2. Finish reading Act I (sc iv and v).
3. Film adaptation.

Socials 11
World War II
1. Terms Quiz (#1-37), hand in definitions (homework check).
2. Atomic Bomb documentary.
3. Homework: read 106-110, complete exercises #8-10 (due & quiz Monday, May 11th).
*Next week:
- Terms #38-74 Quiz - Thursday, May, 14th (definitions due).
- Finish reading chapter (p.110-113; discuss Tuesday, May 12th).
- Schindler's List
**WWII Unit Test (MC + WAQ) - Tuesday, May 19th**

Have a great weekend! :)

Classes reading Shakespeare: visit www.nofearshakespeare.com to help you answer questions/find quotations.

Comm 12
Diary of a Part-Time Indian
1. Pre-reading paragraph questions (for marks):
(Choose one of the following:)
- How do internal (ones we have of ourselves) and external (ones others have of us) expectations shape our lives?
- How are stereotypes dangerous?
- Should a person's responsibliity to their family or community come before their own goals?
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A. Write a thoughtful, complete paragraph answering one of the above questions (7-12 sentences).
B. Write a prediction about how you think the novel will relate to one of the above thematic questions (5-7 sentences).
2. Read the first two chapters of novel as a class (p. 1-14).
3. Homework: Answer questions #1-3 (due tomorrow).

English 11
Macbeth
1. Notes (Act I).
2. Read Act I, sc i-iii.
3. Homework:
Scene iii questions:
A.What sort of day is it, according to Macbeth, and what does he mean? Which of the play’s themes
does his remark emphasize?
B. The witches inform Banquo that while he will not be king, he will father kings. They also say he is
“lesser than Macbeth, and greater,” and “not so happy, yet much happier.” What might these lines
mean? What literary device do they exemplify?
C. Explain how the aside (lines 142-149) is an example of paradox, and how it contributes to the play’s rising action.

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Notes.
2. Read Act I, sc i-iii.
3. Questions:
1. Identify and explain 3 metaphors and 3 similes.
2. Describe the portrayal of the nurse in Act I, sc iii. What role does she play in this scene? Give 3 examples (3 quotations, I,I,C,E).
- Citation format:
"...both alike in dignity" (I, i, 1). [Act, Scene, line(s)].
*Due tomorrow.*

Socials 11
World War II
1. Quiz: first 6 battles (Exercise 7).
2. Complete exercise 7.
3. Finish definitions for terms #1-37 (quiz tomorrow).
*Study the map on p. 98!*
4. Continue documentary.

Comm 12
Novel Study
1. Hand in Gladiator vs. Julius Caesar paragraphs.
2. Brainstorm/discuss: common themes, plots, protagonists.
3. Next Unit Options:
A. Diary of a Part-Time Indian (most students have chosen this, we will be able to study this as a class).
B. Your own choice (after getting the "OK" from me) - library, Ms. Mac's selections.
*Whether you read Diary... or your own novel, you will be expected to answer questions, write paragraph responses, and you will have a final essay at the end of the unit (written first week of June).
**Must make choice by tomorrow morning.**

English 11
Macbeth
1. Hand in Sands... paragraphs.
2. Introduction to Macbeth:
- background - plot - themes - motifs

English 10
Romeo & Juliet
1. Hand in The Help paragraphs.
2. Introduction to Romeo & Juliet:
- background - plot - themes - motifs

Socials 11
World War II
1. Continue documentary.
2. Continue to work on terms, exercise 7, review timeline, map.
*Be prepared for a quiz on the battles, tomorrow*

Please return novels ASAP!

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Complete Gladiator.
2. Julius Caesar vs. Gladiator paragraph (due at the end of class).
*Updated marks.*

English 11
Lord of the Flies
1. Continue Sands of the Kalahari.
2. Paragraph due at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
*Updated marks.*

English 10
To Kill a Mockingbird
1. Finish The Help.
2. Paragraph due at the beginning of tomorrow's class.
*Essays returned, updated marks.*

Socials 11
World War II
1. Continue documentary.
2. Begin Part IV of documentary
2. Review Exercises #5 and 6.
3. Review Terms #1-37, definitions (quiz Friday).
4. Review Timeline.
5. Homework: Exercise #7 (read p. 96-106); due Friday.
*Possible future paragraph topics: Significance of Maginot Line, technological innovations, Manhattan Project? Effect of Propaganda and Censorship?
*Map Questions: Axis? Allies? Neutral? Major Canadian Battle Sites?

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Continue Gladiator (finish last 30 minutes tomorrow).
2. Continue making notes for paragraph (due at the end of tomorrow's class).
3. Begin compare/contrast paragraph.

English 11
Lord of the Flies
1. Essays returned, feedback, updated marks.
2. Begin Sands of the Kalahari.
3. Writing Assignment: Paragraph(s) discussing the themes and characters in the film in relation to LOTF, Hobbes' Theory, and/or Freud's Theory of the Unconscious.
*Due Wednesday at 10am*

English 10
To Kill a Mockingbird
1. Continue The Help.
2. Work on paragraph (due Wednesday).

Socials 11
World War II
1. Finish documentary (part I), begin documentary part II Rise of Stalin and Hitler, Appeasement (watch until 26:11).
1b. WWII Timeline (supplement with notes in class).
2. Review Exercises 3 and 4.
3. Homework: Read up to p.96., Work on terms #1-37. Complete exercises #5 and 6.