November 12

English 10

Today we started off with a check in with regards to term 1 and report cards.  I also introduced the final assessment project for our reading of the Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. The remainder of the class was a work period.  Students were directed to: 

• ensure all their term 1 work was submitted
• continue reading the novel (to the end)
• ensure all the daily assignments 6-10 were completed
• brainstorm ideas for the final project

Here is your assignment.  Below are some examples of questions.

Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Task: Create a project that represents your reading of the novel.   Be sure to:

·         Start with a question to investigate.

·         Use quotes from the novel with page numbers.  Use proper punctuation and page numbers

·         Explain what happens in the novel.  Give me evidence of your reading.  Be specific!

·         Demonstrate your analysis of the novel.  Show that you have done some deeper thinking.

·         Apply the concepts we have discussed in class when appropriate. Example: the poverty cycle, figurative language, allusions, comparisons, identity, self-talk, Hero’s journey etc.

Choose your format:  poster, powerpoint, performance, comic strip, etc

 

Criteria	Not Meeting Expectations	Minimally Meeting Expectations	Fully Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Question	No question evident	Basic question	Good quality question	Excellent question
Quality of product	Little care shown to produce product.	Minimal care shown to produce product	Care has been shown to make a quality product.	Very professional looking product.
Knowledge of novel	Not enough evidence of reading to meet expectations	A few details, examples, quotes and explanations used to show a minimal level of understanding/reading of the novel	Details, examples, quotes and explanations used to show a good level of understanding/reading of the novel	Details, examples, quotes and explanations demonstrate a high level of understanding/reading of the novel.
Analysis	Very little analysis evident.	A little bit of analysis shown.	Moderate level of analysis	Deep analysis demonstrated
Communication	Most information is hard to follow/understand.	Information is hard to read or understand.	Communication of information is good.  A few spelling errors or grammatical errors which do not distract from meaning.	Communication of information is excellent; Very few errors.
Process	No rough draft	Brainstorming – final; some evidence of process	rough draft and final; accepted suggestions	Brainstorming, rough draft, final, sought out help/input from others on how to improve

 

 Question Examples:

Minimal level:  What is the conflict between Junior and the reservation?

Fully Meeting expectations: Why is there a conflict between Junior and the reservation?

Exceeding expectations: What purpose does the conflict between Junior and his reservation serve in the novel?

Humanities 8

Today we looked at a political cartoon related to the grizzly bear hunt.  We decoded the cartoon and had a discussion about the issue. Next we reviewed  some map components and students were introduced to an assignment of mapping BC and the surrounding area.  Students were expected to finish the labelling part of the assignment in class today.  Tomorrow students will have time to finish coloring their maps.  Maps will be due Monday!