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Nov 29 2024 Lambs to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Pg 10 Sightlines Quiz & Banksy Paragraph Good Copy > Teams

Silent Read 20 min 1. Lambs to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Pg 10 Sightlines Quiz > Teams  2. Completion of good copy - paragraph  -your written pieces from Monday - Banksy Lesson > Teams Assignment "How can art challenge our understanding of the world? What other messages are around you that you might not have noticed before?" 3. Art Teams Work Presentation - Your Banksy's  AFTER ALL OF THE ABOVE IS COMPLETE!  Potential for - Fun Friday Activities! Marks Check In (E.g. Time to work on Teams Activities - Personal Novel Read Assignment and Cover Page Assignment Teams). 

Nov 28 2024 TTOC - Who is Banksy Continued - Documentary Viewing/Work Sheet & Digital Street Art Creation

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Attendance - located in brown binder - bottom left teacher drawer - please return after usage.  Silent Read 20 min - students have their own books. They know - no in or outs during silent read - if they need a book I have extras at the side of the room. Video Questions for "Who Is Banksy? | Banksy Most Wanted" Documentary   For Thursday Nov 28 - start at min 42:05 ongoing. Remaining about 30 min. Should take you to almost end of 1st half of class Block B. Before Watching: Prediction Question: What do you know about Banksy already? What do you think you will learn about him in this documentary? During Watching: Make Notes On Your Handout! Students already have their handouts - if they need extras - I have some paper clipped together under the windows by the teacher desk. Question on Banksy’s Identity: Why does the documentary mention that Banksy’s identity is a mystery? What are some reasons that Banksy might choose to remain anonymous? Banksy’s Early Influences: According to...

Nov 27 2024 "Who Is Banksy? | Banksy Most Wanted" Documentary & Viewing Questions

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  Silent Read 20 min Video Questions for "Who Is Banksy? | Banksy Most Wanted" Documentary  1 hour 22 min. Nov 27 2024 - got to 42:05 For Thursday Nov 28 - start at 42:05 ongoing.  Before Watching: Prediction Question: What do you know about Banksy already? What do you think you will learn about him in this documentary? During Watching: Make Notes On Your Handout! Question on Banksy’s Identity: Why does the documentary mention that Banksy’s identity is a mystery? What are some reasons that Banksy might choose to remain anonymous? Banksy’s Early Influences: According to the documentary, what early influences shaped Banksy’s style and art? How did his background in graffiti impact his approach to street art? Art and Social Messages: What types of social or political issues does Banksy address in his artwork? Can you identify any specific examples from the documentary? Impact of Location: How does the location of Banksy’s street art (on public buildings, walls, etc.) affect ...

Nov 25 2024 Messages Are Everywhere Sightlines Page 30-31 & Banksy Lesson Intro and Review.

Silent Read 20 min Read and review pages 30-31 Sightlines. 10 min Messages are Everywhere. Banksy Lesson  Lesson Overview: Warm-Up Discussion  Question: "Where do we see messages in our daily lives? Are they always obvious?" 5 min Introduction to Banksy (5 minutes) : Brief overview of Banksy as a street artist known for conveying powerful messages through public art. 7:10  Who is Banksy – British Street Art - Learn English with Story Ask: "Why do you think Banksy chooses public spaces to communicate his messages?" Viewing Banksy Artworks (5 minutes) : Show images of famous Banksy pieces (e.g., "Girl with a Balloon," & "The Flower Thrower," ) Discuss: "How does the location of the artwork (public spaces) change how we interpret the message?" Class Discussion (5 minutes) : "What messages do you think Banksy is conveying in the art?" "How does the placement in a public space affect how we receive the message?" Analy...

Nov 22 2024 NFA Teams Test & Teams Work

Silent Read 20 min NFA Teams Test  Final class to work on Personal Novel Read Assign Teams & Cover Page Assign Teams

Nov 20 2024 NFA Discussion Guide Pair Project THEN - Double Block - NFA Kahoot Prep - & Teams

Silent Read 20 min Part 1:  Activities Q - review Page 18 Sightlines.  Discussion Guide Work - Pairs - NFA - back of novel.  Part 2: Kahoot Reviews x 3 For NFA Test (# 2 Kahoot)  Study for Test on Friday &  Teams. E.g. Personal Novel Read and or Personal Novel Cover. > Teams

Nov 19 2024 Lambs to the Slaughter - Short Story Continued - Irony Notes & Kahoot Prep re: No Fixed Address Novel Test

  Nov 19 2024  Silent Read & Notes Lambs to the Slaughter - Short Story Continued  Irony Irony highlights contradictions between appearances and reality, expectations and outcomes, or what is said and what is meant. Types of Irony: Verbal Irony:  When a speaker says one thing but means the opposite. Example : Saying “What a beautiful day!” during heavy rain. Situational Irony:  When the outcome is completely different from what is expected. Example : A fire station burns down. Dramatic Irony:  When the audience knows something the characters do not. Example : In a play, the audience knows a character is about to be betrayed, but the character does not. Impact of the Narrator’s Perspective Building Suspense: We get insights into Mary’s thoughts but not her full motivations, which keeps the reader on edge. Empathy for the Villain: At first, we sympathize with Mary, but as she becomes a cold murderer, our judgment of her changes. Dark Humor & Iron...

Nov 18 Sightlines 9 - Page 9 - Lambs to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl.

Silent Read 20 min. Read - Sightlines 9 - Page 10 - Lambs to the Slaughter by Ronald Dahl.  Students to complete Q 1 - Page 18 - on own - 10 min then discussion.  Task: Notes:  Re: An omniscient narrator: is a type of narrator in fiction who has an all-knowing perspective. This narrator has access to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of all characters in the story, as well as knowledge of events happening in different places and times. The omniscient narrator is not limited by any one character's viewpoint and can provide insight into multiple characters' internal worlds, their motivations, and even future or past events. Key characteristics of an omniscient narrator include: Unlimited Knowledge: The narrator knows everything about the characters, settings, and events. This includes things the characters themselves don't know. Multiple Perspectives: The narrator can shift between different characters’ viewpoints or provide an overview of multiple characte...

Nov 15 2024 NFA New Cover Assignment Presentations & Personal Novel Assignment & Cover Assignment Time.

Silent Read 20 min Presentations - New NFA Novel Covers - from last day. Personal Novel Assignment & Cover Assignment Time > Teams. *Review of options regarding digital graphic design for new cover assignment e.g. Dalle AI or Bing AI or Canva (with AI option included) 

Nov 13 2024 Journal Teams Reflection & NFA New Cover Assignment

Attendance - located in my left hand side drawer - bottom - brown binder.  Silent Read - Personal Novel Books - 20 min Block 1 - you have laptop cart #1 from the library - please send EA and or student up to pick up.  Task:  Students - Login to Office365 Teams > Complete Assignment > Journal Entry - My dream vacation/travel adventure is? . . . .& Why? Remember!!!! Students - your paragraph journal entry must include a topic sentence, 2 to 3 points & concluding statement. You can type right on the assignment document inside of Teams. Proper grammar and correct spelling please! Your Question: My dream vacation/travel adventure is? . . . .& Why? Due - by the end of first block of the double block.  Block 2  Move on to next task - NFA - New Cover Assignment If Time - Class Project: Groups of 2 - Creating a New Cover for "No Fixed Address" *Paper top shelf behind teacher desk - art supplies at the front.  Project Overview In this 60-minu...

Nov 12 2024 NFA Theme Reflection Completion

Silent Read 20 min.  Complete Theme Reflection Work - from Nov 5th 2024 Blog.  Review the Themes In  No Fixed Address , several important themes are explored, including: Homelessness and Displacement : The challenges of living without a permanent home, and the emotional and physical toll it takes on people. Family and Belonging : The importance of family relationships, but also the ways in which they can be complicated or fractured. Friendship and Loyalty : How true friends help and support each other, especially during difficult times. Identity and Self-Discovery : How the main character, Felix, struggles with his identity and his place in the world. Social Inequality : The divide between those with wealth and stability and those who are struggling or living on the margins. Reflection Task Choose  one  of the themes listed above and answer the following questions in  2-3 sentences  each. a. Why do you think this theme is important in the story? b...

Nov 7 2024 Double Block - To Complete - Time to Work On Personal Read Novel Assignment & Continuing & Remembrance Day Ceremony

Silent Read 20 min. 1st - Block - one of the last full block to work on Personal Read Novel Assignment - if you are done - please work on updated title page for your personal read novel. Please hand in paper copy and or utilize LENS app to upload your updated title page as an image to your Teams Assignment & or create a new graphic digitally.  2nd Block - Remembrance Day Ceremony 11:10-11:35AM.  Grade 8-9.

Nov 5 2024 Complete No Fixed Address Ch 35 to the End & Vocab & Cover for NFA if time.

Silent Read 20 min personal books. Review Ch 32-34 Vocab Complete No Fixed Address Ch 35 to the End & Vocab Review the Themes In No Fixed Address , several important themes are explored, including: Homelessness and Displacement : The challenges of living without a permanent home, and the emotional and physical toll it takes on people. Family and Belonging : The importance of family relationships, but also the ways in which they can be complicated or fractured. Friendship and Loyalty : How true friends help and support each other, especially during difficult times. Identity and Self-Discovery : How the main character, Felix, struggles with his identity and his place in the world. Social Inequality : The divide between those with wealth and stability and those who are struggling or living on the margins.

Nov 4 2024 Finish No Fixed Address - Ch 32 - 24 Page 228 to 248 & Vocab

Silent Read 20 min Review as class - final slide re: paragraph on below PowerPoint.  Purpose & Audience Powerpoint.   Next: Ch 32 - Ch 24 - Page 228 - 248  Vocab: Ch 32-34 Thwarted  Tenterhooks:  refers to a state of anxiety, suspense, or nervous anticipation .  Subdued  Defined: Thwarted means prevented from achieving a goal or having plans obstructed. Tenterhooks refers to a state of anxious anticipation or suspense. Subdued means quiet, restrained, or softened in intensity. Ashen:  Pale or gray in color – Typically referring to someone's complexion when they are very sick, shocked, or frightened.

Nov 1 2024 Grammar Quiz 2nd Round! Lessons 30-39 & Personal Read Assignment

Silent Read 20 min. Grammar Quiz - 2nd Round - Lessons 30-39 Based on attendance -  Time to work on Teams > Personal Reading Assignment - Marketing Summary - don't forget - updated novel cover is required as well!  Next  - Review of  Purpose & Audience Powerpoint.   Students to fill in notes section and complete final slide Paragraph Edits. Marks update - personal meetings with teacher - * Time to check your Teams > Ted Talk Edits and Marks.  2nd Half -  Review -  Revelstoke Official Community Plan   Re: Revy - New  20 year  plan.    Group Work - each group to be assigned one of the below questions. Task: bullet point list  - using above presentation!   1. Housing (Are there other housing options that we need to consider for Revelstoke? Are there options that would increase affordability etc.)  2. Economy (What is Revelstoke's main economy now? What will it be in the next 10-20 years? Tourism/New Busine...