September 10

English 10 

Today I introduced myself and included a timeline of all the schools I have taught at and how I am very happy to return to Isfeld after a 6 year hiatus.  Next we discussed the origins of Labour day and the important role that unions have played in bringing us things like the 8 hour work day. We also briefly looked over the course outline (see below). Key things like my email address and assessment were emphasized.

The main activity of the day involved a brainstorm about identity, a theme we are going to focus on this term.  Students were put into groups of 4 and asked to discuss the following questions:

What is identity?

What factors influence identity?

A speaker for each group reported out and we completed a web brainstorm on the board as a class.

ENGLISH 10

Instructor : Ms. McCall                                                                       Email: lee.mccall@sd71.bc.ca

Location: Portable 1                                                                                Blog: mccallworld.blogspot.ca

                                         

COURSE OBJECTIVES

·         To enjoy the benefits and pleasures of language in all its forms – reading, writing, theatre, public speaking, film and other media.

·         To communicate effectively in written, verbal and visual forms.

·         To make connections to other areas of study and to life outside the classroom.

·         To think critically, creatively and reflectively.

·         To work respectively and collaboratively with peers.

Units will include: Non-Fiction, Poetry, Novel studies, Short Stories, Shakespeare, media

ASSESSMENT

Each term is worth 40% and the Provincial exam is worth 20%.

Assessment activities will include:

·         Quizzes and Tests – 20% of term mark

·         Daily activities and participation – 20%  of term mark

·         Projects (group and individual) and assignments -60% of term mark

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

 “The Ps and Qs”

·         Be Present (attend and turn off your iPods and cell phones)

·         Be Punctual

·         Be Prepared (pens, pencils, paper, binder, eraser, ruler)

·         Be Positive, Polite and Patient

·         Ask Questions

·         Produce Quality Work

·         Work Quietly

Humanities 8

Today we started off the class with a look at my blog and then we discussed good behaviour for classrooms.  We referred to the outline and went over the Ps and Qs.

Next we finished off playing the name game, so that we could all practice each other's names.

We then segued into a discussion about belonging.  Students were asked to create a list of different groups to which they belong.  For example - we all belong to the group of Ms McCall's Humanities 8, the Isfeld community, the Comox Valley community etc.  This was to be completed for tomorrow's class.

Finally, we looked at an article which described the Sentinelese.   They are a group that has totally isolated themselves from the rest of the world.  It is a stone-age culture that is very aggressive towards Outsiders.