Psyche 11
Module 14
1. Work returned, updated marks.
2. Introduction: 14.1, 14-3
3. Homework: Read p. 258-265, 14-2 and 14-4.
*Optional Survey (must be completed by December 2nd).*

I am carrying out a survey for my university research paper examining smartphone use damaging the brain and its contribution to mental disorders in youth and young adults.
The information will be kept entirely confidential and I would appreciate if you could share this with students you believe might be interested in taking this brief 10 question survey.

As there is limited information on the subject, having your students participate in this survey will be greatly appreciated. 

To access the survey, they can visit:
http://goo.gl/forms/HZSm9syBkV

Counselling 11
Abnormal Psyche
1. Research your topic (paper due Thursday, presentations Thursday and Friday).
*Optional Survey (must be completed by December 2nd).*

I am carrying out a survey for my university research paper examining smartphone use damaging the brain and its contribution to mental disorders in youth and young adults.
The information will be kept entirely confidential and I would appreciate if you could share this with students you believe might be interested in taking this brief 10 question survey.

As there is limited information on the subject, having your students participate in this survey will be greatly appreciated.

To access the survey, they can visit:
http://goo.gl/forms/HZSm9syBkV

Comm 12

1. Transcript Verification in Library.

Psyche 11
Abnormal Psychology
1. Silver Linings Playbook assignments due at the end of class.

Counselling 11
Groups 2
1. Justina, Meghan, Cindy
2. Shawn, Matt.
*Next week: Abnormal Psyche topic research and presentations.*

Comm 12
Short Stories
1. Complete compare/contrast paragraph, hand in (due at the end of class).
2. Hand in late/missing work.

Have a great long weekend!

Psyche 11
Abnormal Psychology
1. Silver Linings Playbook assignments (due tomorrow):
- Character sketch (12-15 sentences)
- 3 Discussion questions answered (6-10 sentences)
- Grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, neatness COUNT.

Counselling 
Groups
1. Kirsten, Carly, Candace, Ashley
2. Tia, Danika, Allie, Dawn
Tomorrow:
1. Justina, Meghan, Cindy
2. Shawn, Matt
*Ensure you have your research topic chosen by the end of tomorrow's class (most of the class has already signed up).*

Comm 12
Short Stories
1. Compare and Contrast Paragraph (due at the end of tomorrow's class):
- Extended (10-12 complete sentences) paragraph comparing Sinclair Ross's stories "The Lamp at Noon" and "The Painted Door".
- theme and thesis statements
- 5-7 quotations (I, I, C, E)
- transitions
- grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, neatness COUNT
- PLEASE DOUBLE-SPACE
2. Late Bowling for Columbine/Media work will not be accepted after tomorrow.

--> Report Cards went home yesterday.
--> Friday is a Pro-D day

Psyche 11
Abnormal Psyche
1. Finish Silver Linings Playbook.
2. Reminder: Assignments due at the end of Thursday's class (you will have tomorrow's class to work on it). See yesterday's blog post for details.

Counselling 11
Groups 2
1. Example sessions (30 minutes).
A. Jena, Sarah, and Payne.
B. Julia, Katherine, Anna, Telicia
Tomorrow:
A. Kirsten, Candace, Carly, Ashley
B. Tia, Danika, Allie, Dawn
Thursday:
A. Justina, Meghan, Cindy
B. Shawn and Matt

Comm 12
Short Stories
1. Finish "The Lamp at Noon" questions, hand in (due at 2pm).
2. Compare and Contrast paragraph (due Thursday), see handout.
- 10 to 12 complete sentences
- theme and thesis statements
- 5 to 7 quotations (introduced, integrated, cited, and explained)
- spelling, grammar, double-space, punctuation counts!
(Comparing Sinclair Ross's "The Lamp at Noon" with "The Painted Door")

Psyche 11
Abnormal Psyche
1. Finish presentations, research papers returned, updated marks.
2. Begin Silver Linings Playbook.
3. Assignment (handout) due Thursday, at the end of class (Friday is Pro-D).
- Discussion Questions - Choose THREE of the 22 questions to respond to. Answers should be thorough but concise (approx. 6-10 sentences per response).
Discussion Question Handout
-Character Sketch: An extended paragraph focussing on one character (their history/background, the nature of and identification of their mental illness (mental, verbal, physical symptoms), conflicts (current and past), and whether or not this was a realistic portrayal of the illness (approx. 12-15 sentences).

Counselling 11
Groups "Holidaze"
1. Example 30 minute sessions (continued all week).
- Be prepared with any necessary handouts/materials for the entire class (so, 22 students, minus your group members).
2. Brochures, unit plans returned, updated marks.
3. Ensure you have a topic for your research paper, sign up today (next week).

Comm 12
Short Stories
1. Columbine work, "The Painted Door" questions returned, updated marks.
2. "The Lamp at Noon" questions (due tomorrow at 2pm):
A. How does Ross establish mood in the story? How does the description of the setting reflect/relate to the characters (think: isolation, storm, darkness, etc.)?
*Answer for "A" must include two quotations.*
Example for "A" (you may use this as your first sentence):
      Set in the 1930s, Ross's description of the "impenetrable fog" of dust that plagues the prairies reflects the darkness of the characters' moods and relationship (140).
B. Which character do you feel more sympathy for, Ellen or Paul? Give three reasons from the text (provide integrated quotations). You may argue equal sympathy if you can provide the evidence.
*Answer for "B" must include two quotations*
3. Find quotations from both stories for comparison paragraph (Wednesday and Thursday, due Thursday @ 245pm).

Psyche 11
Abnormal Psyche
1. Continue presentations, hand in research papers.

Counselling 11
Groups
1. Finish group pitches.
2. Discussion: Suicide awareness, disorders for research, drug use.
3. Next week: Example sessions (come prepared!).

Comm 12
Short Stories
1. "The Painted Door" questions due @ 125pm.
2. Read: "The Lamp at Noon" by Sinclair Ross.
3. Discuss character traits of Paul and Ellen. tragedy.
4. Next week: Compare & Contrast paragraph.

Have a nice weekend. :)

Psyche 11
1. Mark, record Module 13 quiz.
2. Abnormal Psyche presentations, hand in research papers (finish tomorrow).

Counselling 11
1. Temperature check.
2. Group Pitch (continued tomorrow). Due tomorrow: Completed lesson plans and all materials --> example sessions next week.

Comm 12
1. Film adaptation of "The Painted Door".
2. Complete questions (#1-4, 6c); 3-4 complete sentences each answer (due at the BEGINNING of tomorrow's class).
3. Find quotations from the story to support the following theme and thesis statements:
Individuals may feel isolated within relationships. In Sinclair Ross' "The Painted Door", Ann's loneliness ultimately results in tragedy.

Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 18

Psychology 11

1. Students have chosen a behaviour or personality disorder/mental illness to research. The library has been booked for all three days (Monday to Wednesday) so that the students may research.

Criteria: research paper:

-         A.  Introduction (identify topic of research, summarize main points (focus of their research), why you chose this topic). Using “I”/first person is OK.

-         B.  Body of research paper: should include things like physical/mental symptoms, who is most susceptible/diagnosed (age, gender, culture, socioeconomic status are just a few examples), known treatments/cures/success rates. How illness/disorder is approached by/accepted in society, how it is portrayed in media.

o   Paper should contain 6-10 quotations (introduced, integrated, cited, and explained). –Length of paper will probably be 3-4 pages typed double-spaced. Hand-written is okay as long as double-spaced, neat, blue or black ink.

-         C.  Conclusion: After researching, what new things did you learn, did it change your bias/knowledge/understanding. If you know someone with the disorder. If you are interested in doing further research about topic or if your research has garnered interest in a similar or different field of research.

o   Include a Works Cited list (in proper format; if you forget formatting rules check https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/ ).

-          D. YOU will also provide a 3-5 minute presentation to the class about their research topic Thursday and Friday this week, format up to you (as long as not strictly relying on/reading notes).

Counselling 11

This group is working on a “Holiday Issues” helping group. The assignment is to plan 6-8 sessions.  We have discussed the project at length last week and you have preliminary work done already. You are in groups of 4 or 5. In class for the next three days you should be finishing up a FULL, DETAILED unit plan of all your sessions. You should have a GOOD copy of this as well as a good copy of a brochure of the group. You were supposed to pitch Monday but as I’m not there it will be Thursday/Friday this week. Your example sessions in-class of 45 minutes will be next week as previously planned. You should ensure you have any resources/handouts for my return Thursday.

Communications 12 

1. You will be looking at short stories this week. Your TOC will choose either “The Lamp at Noon” or “The Painted Door” from Inside Stories II or III (behind whiteboard closest to door). Both stories are by Sinclair Ross. You need not take these home as you will have three days to work on ONE story of TOC's choosing (we will look at the other story on Thursday). 

2. After reading, complete, in full sentences, whatever questions TOC assigns. Discuss as needed, brainstorm with TOC if you need help. You have time to work on questions in class. 

3. If you finish questions early,  prep your in-class compare and contrast paragraph (next week, written in-class Monday) by finding quotations from the story you would use to support the following theme and thesis statements:

Theme statement: Individuals may feel isolated within relationships.

Thesis: In Sinclair Ross’s “ ________(whatever story you choose)_____”, (___character names) experience loneliness, ultimately leading to conflict and tragedy.

4. Questions for Story #1 due at the beginning of Thursday's class.

Psyche 11
Module 13
1. Review 13-1 to 13-8.
2. Thursday: Finish reading module 13 and taking notes. Finish 13-9 and 13-10 (homework check Friday/Monday).
3. Friday: Module 13 quiz - paragraph question: What are our emotional and physiological responses to stress (see p. 254). /10
*Next week: Abnormal Psychology research paper - time in library Monday to Wednesday.*

Counselling 11
Groups
1. Groups #2 "Holidaze"
- Pitch and draft brochure due Monday, November 16th.
- Full, detailed unit plan (good copy, including any handouts/resources due Friday, November 20th.
- Example sessions (45 mins) - November 23rd to November 26th.
*Thursday: Library Research after attendance in B113*

Comm 12
Media
1. Paragraph #1 ("What influence does media have on you/people/society?") and Paragraph #2 ("Following watching Bowling for Columbine, has your opinion changed regarding the cause(s) of violence in society, specifically, youth violence? Do you agree with Moore's statements/approach? Why or Why not?" See yesterday's blog post for more ideas) due Friday, November 13th.
*Each paragraph should be 6-10 complete sentences *Double-Spaced, indented *Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count*
2. 5 Questions answered (min. 4 complete sentences per answer) from hand out due Friday, November 13th.

Psyche 11
Module 13
1. Review/discuss 12-12 to 12-14.
2. Discuss: Seasonal Issues.
3. Homework: Read p. 244-249 (take notes), complete exercises 13-1 and 13-2 (discuss tomorrow).

Counselling 11
Groups
1. Seasonal Issues (identification, goal formation, strategies).
2. Groups Round 2 -- "Holidaze" - Plan a group of 6-8 sessions focussed on Seasonal Issues.
- Group Pitch: Friday 13th/Monday 16th
- Detailed Session Plan & Brochure - Friday, November 20th.
- Practice Sessions: November 23rd-26th.
**Tomorrow go DIRECTLY to the library to research for your Groups**

Comm 12
Media
1. Continue Bowling for Columbine.
*Reminder: two paragraphs and 5 short answer questions (from handout) (min. 4 complete sentences each) due Friday, 13th.
**Paragraph 2 topic:
Following watching Bowling for Columbine, has your opinion changed regarding the cause of violence in society, specifically, youth violence? Do you agree with Moore's approach/statements? Why or why not? You may choose to discuss some/any of the following in your answer:
- Violent music's influence on youth
- Violent video game's influence on youth
- The violent history of a nation (for example, slavery of blacks, massacre of Native Americans, wars, racism)
- Ethnic diversity
- Lack of gun control
*As with paragraph one, this paragraph should be 6-10 complete sentences - double-spaced - grammar, punctuation, spelling count*
*Due Friday, 13th.*
2. Updated marks/essays returned/feedback.

Reminder: Tomorrow blocks change for Remembrance Day Assembly - please dress formally.

Psyche 11
Module 12
1. Module 12 Quiz.
2. Updated marks.
3. Monday: Discuss 12-12 to 12-14, begin Module 13.

Counselling 11
Pairs
1. Finish Session Observations.
2. Pair reflections due. Interview Skills Sentence completion overdue. 4-1 should be completed (for discussion Monday). Scenarios (charades) should be handed in.
3. Group #2 - "Holidaze" (discuss further next week):
- Pitch: Friday, 13th
- Complete Plan: Friday, 20th
- Example Session: Monday, November 23rd - Thursday, November 26th 


Comm 12
Media & Communication
1. All late work due. Return novels.
2. Warm-Up activity: Write a paragraph (of 6-10 complete sentences, double-spaced) addressing the following question: How does media influence people?
- Media can include: Magazines, books, news (TV, Internet, paper), games, social media, music, radio, movies, TV shows
- Influencing: violence/politics/religion/society/morals/family dynamics/sex
*grammar, punctuation, and spelling count, indent first sentence
- due Friday, 13th
3. Documentary: Bowling for Columbine 
3b. Handout: Questions - Choose 5 of the 17 questions, answer in four complete sentences each (also due Friday, 13th).

Today is the end of Term 1. 

Have a nice weekend.

Psyche 11
Module 12
1. Complete journal responses (due at the end of class).
2. Tomorrow: 12-12 to 12-14 (do for homework, be prepared to discuss), Module 12 quiz (tentatively, ensure you study tonight).

Counselling 11
Pairs
1. Session observations.
2. Pair reflections due (extension to tomorrow).
3. Complete 4-1 (strengths & weaknesses), be prepared to discuss tomorrow.

Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Complete essay, hand in with outline (due today).
2. Return novels.

**Today is the last day to turn in Term 1 assignments**

Psyche 11
Module 12
1. Review 12-7 to 12-11.
2. Reminder: Journal Response (5 paragraphs) due at the end of tomorrow's class.
*Friday: 12-12 to 12-14, Module 12 Quiz.*

Counselling 11
Pairs
1. Session observations.
2. Strengths & Weaknesses (4-1).
3. Pair Reflections due tomorrow.

Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Essay due at the end of tomorrow's class (including outline).
2. Friday: Grammar review.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Term 1 work.

Psyche 11
Module 12
1. Review 12-1 to 12-3, p 226-232.
2. Final Term 1 Assignment - Journal Responses (due Thursday, November 5th):
A. What do you fear the most? How did this fear develop? Have you tried anything to overcome this fear? Describe your experience.
B. How do you act when you lie? Can others tell when you are lying? How does lying make you feel? Describe the last (non-white) lie that you told. What were the repercussions?
C. Has your non-verbal communication ever been misinterpreted? How and why? Did you change your future behaviour in light of this misinterpretation? If so, how?
D. Why is it important to study how and why emotions are expressed?
E. Does each gender seem to have "rules" for expressing emotion? How does this vary by culture? Explain using 3-5 examples.
*Each answer should be a fully developed, articulate paragraph of 6-10 sentences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation count!)*
3. Homework: Finish reading module 12 (p. 232-238). Exercise 12-4.

Counselling 11
Pairs
1. Session observations (focus on #12-15).
1b. Interview Skills Exercise (5 statements); fill in/respond (due tomorrow).
1c. Homework: Dialogue booklet (discuss/review Friday).
2. Pair Reflections (due Thursday).
3. Groups check-in.

Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Continue in-class essay (due Thursday).
- Edit introduction for spelling, capitalization, grammar, title underlined.
- You should have your introduction and first body paragraph finished by the end of today.

Psyche 11
Module 11
1. Module 11 quiz.
2. Homework: Read p. 226-232 (Module 12: Emotion), take notes, exercises 12-1 to 12-3.

Counselling 11
Pairs
1. Reminder: Human Services WEX meeting today at lunch in E107.
2. Your session observations begin today (until Thursday).
3. Pair Reflections due Thursday.
*Up next: Groups (revisit? reboot? change? Planning 2.0?)*

Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Homework check: Essay outline.
2. Begin in-class essay (you may NOT take your essay home. You have until Thursday to complete).

Reminder: Term 1 Mark Cut-off: Thursday, November 5th.