Comm 12
1. Discuss fairness and equality.
2. Read "Harrison Bergeron" (Vonnegut).
3. WAQ Format:
- Theme statement (generalization about life, unifying concept of a work).
Ex. When total equality is achieved, individuality and freedom are lost.
- Thesis statement (specific to story, your opinion that you will argue and back up with evidence from the story).
Ex. In Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", the author illustrates that in a society based on total equality, individuals will rebel.
- Transition (Bridge to examples from story).
Ex. This short story differentiates between fairness and equality and shows the danger of a society in which freedom and individualism is lost.
- Evidence: Quotation Integration (Q.I.) - I, I, C, E (Introduce, Integrate, Cite, Explain)
Ex. In order to ensure no one is smarter than anybody else, a "handicap" is placed in the ear to
"[shake]" one's thoughts (64).
4. Homework: Complete the paragraph with two more quotations, transitions, and concluding sentences (re-state theme and thesis in different words).
*Double-Space* *Due Tomorrow*

English 11
1. Lit Device Quiz 2.
2. Literary Analysis WAQ ("Harrison Bergeron") feedback.
3. Non-L.A. WAQ due (Fairness vs. Equality).
4. Read: "The Painted Door" (Sinclair Ross).

English 10
1. Lit Device Quiz 2.
2. WAQ due ("The Lamp at Noon").
- Compare and contrast the characters of Paul and Ellen.
3. Today: Non-Lit Analysis WAQ:
- We can learn valuable lessons from those around us.
*10-15 sentences *Persuasive/Expository/Narrative *Theme statement/Thesis (may be implied).*
*Double-Space* *Due Tomorrow*

Socials 11
1. Terms #38-74.
2. Review Exercises #9-12, complete paragraph (continue tomorrow).
3. Current Events.
4. Homework: Exercises #13-15 (review Thursday).
*Review terms #1-37 (Quiz Thursday, February 19th).
*Review Canadian Geography*

Comm 12
1. Hand in completed Grad Transitions.
2. Hand in Business Letter and Visual Design.
3. Lit Device and Short Story Elements Review Quiz.
4. Well-Answered Question format & Citation Rules.
5. Discussion and T-Chart: Fairness vs. Equality.
*Tomorrow: "Harrison Bergeron"

English 11
1. Lit Device Quiz 2 tomorrow:
- allusion - assonance - consonance - diction - hyperbole - metonymy - paradox - pathetic fallacy
- synecdoche - understatement
*Define and provide for examples*
2. WAQ #2: Fair is not the same as equal.
*Write an expository, persuasive, or narrative paragraph responding to the above topic. You have already written a literary analysis on this topic ("Harrison Bergeron"); this assignment is designed to work on different skills. You should still try to provide a theme statement and thesis, however, these may be implicit rather than explicit, depending on what format you decide.*
- 12-15 sentences - double-space
*do not write a dream sequence *do not end on a question *do not re-state the topic word for word.
**Due Tuesday, February 17th.**
3. WAQ #1 Feedback tomorrow.

English 10
1. Lit Device Quiz 2 tomorrow:
- allusion - assonance - consonance - diction - hyperbole - metonymy - paradox - pathetic fallacy
- synecdoche - understatement
*Define and provide for examples*
2. WAQ for "The Lamp at Noon" (Compare and contrast the characters of Ellen and Paul).
- Theme and thesis statements - Minimum of 3 quotations (I, I, C, E) - Transition words/phrases (compare & contrast) - Concluding sentences - Objective - Present tense - Double-Space.
*Due Tuesday, February 17th.

Socials 11
1. Review Exercises #6-8.
2. Current Events (February).
3. Review Terms (#38-74). Quiz on Terms #1-37 Thursday.
4. Homework: Exercises #9-12.

Comm 12
1. Finish Grad Transitions (hand in Monday).
2. Visual Design (both this and the Business Letter are due Monday).
3. Literary Device Quiz 1.

English 11
1. Lit Device Quiz.
2. Read: "Harrison Bergeron" (Vonnegut).
- Discuss questions 1 and 9.
- WAQ topic:
Using textual evidence, describe Vonnegut's critique of a society/government that promotes total equality.
*3-5 Quotations (I,I,C,E), *Theme and Thesis statements *Present tense, objective *Double-space
Due: Today (finish in class or finish at home and email by 8pm tonight).
3. Review lit devices (quiz Monday).

English 10
1. Lit Device Quiz.
2. Review Short story elements (notes): plot diagram, points of view.
3. WAQ - "The Lamp at Noon" (Ross):
Compare and contrast the characters of Paul and Ellen.
3A. Create theme and thesis statements for topic.
*Theme and thesis *3 quotations (I,I,C,E) *Transition words (compare/contrast words) *objective, present tense *concluding sentences *double-space.
4. Complete paragraph in-class Monday.
*No homework, other than reviewing the first 9 lit devices.*

Socials 11
1. Practice Term Quiz (not for marks) - Term Quiz (  /37) Thursday, February 19th.
2. Review Exercises #6-8 Monday, February 16th.
3. Current Events:
*You are expected to present a current event TWICE a month (10 marks/month):
A. Who is the intended audience/demographic?
B. Who/what is affected?
C. What bias is present?
D. Why does this matter to you?
E. Who should care about this information?
/5
* Homework: Complete Exercises #6-8, review Chapter 1 terms (1-37) and ensure you have a current event to present should you be called on.*

Have a great Friday-the-13th/ Valentine's/ Weekend!

Comm 12
1. Finish Grad Transitions (hand them in by Monday, they're already late!).
- Today: Library - Resume and Cover-letter, Business Letter (Comm 12 Provincial Practice).
*Tonight: review lit devices (quiz tomorrow).*
2. Tomorrow: GT completion, Visual Design practice, Interview Skills.

English 11
1. Final Exam Format.
2. Discussion: Equality vs. Fairness.
3. Read: "Harrison Bergeron" (Vonnegut). Tomorrow.
- answer questions #1 and #9 in complete sentences.
4. WAQ format (well-answered question) - notes.
4B. Tomorrow: "Harrison Bergeron" WAQ (TBA).
*Tonight: review lit devices (quiz tomorrow).*

English 10
Hand in signed portion of course outline - DEADLINE TOMORROW (Timbit Monday?).
1. Citation rules (works cited, in-text).
2. Short Story elements (review).
3. WAQ format (well-answered question) - notes.
4. Read: "The Lamp at Noon" by Sinclair Ross.
4B. Tomorrow: WAQ for "The Lamp at Noon" due at the end of class.
Topic: Compare and contrast Paul and Ellen (hint: focus on character traits, character development), due at the end of Friday's class.
*Tonight: review lit devices (quiz tomorrow and Monday, best score is recorded).*

Socials 11
1. Define and/or provide examples for terms 1-37 (20 minutes) - quiz tomorrow.
2. Review (as a class) exercises #1-5.
3. Homework: Exercises #6-8, read p. 17-29 (stop at "VI. Canada's Constitution").
4. Tomorrow: Current Events, Term Quiz, Review exercises #6-8.

Comm 12
1. Grad Transitions (hand them in by Monday!!!)
- resume
- cover-letter
- budget
- exit interview
2. Comm 12 Provincial Format
- sections
- rubric
**Tomorrow: Library to type resume and/or cover-letter and/or business letter** (come to B113 first)
3. Lit Devices: metaphor, allegory, simile, personification, symbolism, onomatopoeia, irony (verbal, situational, dramatic). Review these tonight.

English 11
1. Lit Device Review Quiz (not for marks).
- Define and provide example for: metaphor, allegory, simile, personification, symbolism, onomatopoeia, irony (verbal, situational, dramatic).
2. Theme statements, topic sentences, thesis statements.
3. Citation
- works cited
- in-text
4. Final Exam Format (continue tomorrow)
5. Homework: Define and provide examples to differentiate between fairness and equality. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.

English 10
Hand in signed section of your outline (deadline tomorrow).
1. Lit Device Review Quiz (not for marks).
- Define and provide example for: metaphor, allegory, simile, personification, symbolism, onomatopoeia, irony (verbal, situational, dramatic).
2. Theme statements, topic sentences, thesis statements.
3. Citation (Tomorrow)
- works cited
- in-text
4. Provincial Exam Format
5. Homework: Study lit terms from today. 

Socials 11
1. Chapter 1 Key Terms #1-37 (define, provide examples) due Friday (possible quiz).
2. Handout: Chapter 1 Booklet. Complete exercises #1-5 (review tomorrow).
3. Bring a news article tomorrow (local, national, or global).
4. Review the Provinces, Territories, Capitals, Oceans, Lakes (Canada).

Comm 12
1. Course Outline Review.
2. Informal Survey & Paragraph, due at the end of class.
3. Please bring Grad Transitions binder tomorrow.

English 11
1. Course Outline Review.
2. Informal Survey & Paragraph, due at the end of class.

English 10
1. Course Outline Review.
2. Informal Survey & Paragraph, due at the end of class.

Socials 11
1. Course Outline Review.
2. Informal Survey & Paragraph, due at the end of class.
3. Textbooks distributed.
4. Homework: Read p. 2-17 (sections I-VI, stop at VI. Canada's Constitution).

Attention Semester 1:

Grade 12 Course Marks Posted outside of B113.
Grade 11 Course Marks AND Final Exam Marks posted outside of B113
*Grade 11s: Your report card mark reflects term 1, term 2, and final exam.

Good luck in Semester 2!

MAC