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.