October 15

English 10

Today we started off with a check-in and review of the last couple of chapters.  Next we discussed the importance of hope for Junior.  Students were asked to read Rowdy Sings the Rules & How to Fight Monsters.

Finally, I introduced a drawing assignment.  See below and pg. 57 for an example.  

Aspects of Identity Assignment

Part 1:

On a piece of plain white paper, draw a portrait of yourself that shows two different sides of your identity.  The portrait doesn’t need to be perfect (you can use a stick figure if you want), but include details like different clothing, accessories, articles you are holding that symbolize the conflicting side of yourself or conflicting roles you play. Labels and other points of comparison should be used to mimic the picture Junior draws of himself.  Examples of conflicting identities:  jock/A student, parent friendly version/peer friendly version, city girl/farm girl, Canadian/American, dream/expectations, the “real” you/how others perceive you etc.

Part 2:

Add speech and thought bubbles to your drawing to show how you think and talk when you are playing both of the “roles” you’ve portrayed in your drawing. 

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Criteria

        Clearly demonstrates duality of identity

        Demonstrates physical  differences

        Demonstrates at least one speech bubble

        Demonstrates at least one thought bubble

        Demonstrates at least one abstract concepts (A BRIGHT FUTURE VS A VANISHING PAST)

        Points of comparison are obvious

Humanities 8

Today we started off reading chapter 9.  We will have a quiz on chapter 8 and/or 9 tomorrow.  

Next we looked at the rubrics for the Outsiders project which is due tomorrow!  

Finally, students were asked to work on finishing the second side of their election sheet page.