Human Nature: Identity and empowerment
WELCOME TO GRADE 10 ENGLISH!
Intro Weeks:
Tasks: All About Me booklet, Choice novel and booklet w/choice presentations and representations, short stories and stylistic choices, journals, poetic/literary devices, Modeled Writing and Poetry
Forms: Essay writing, speeches, article/editorial, rants story writing, script writing, first person narratives, letters
Reading!!! 1novel as a class and 1 on your own AND one play
Literature: Choice, book club, play and classic class novel
Choice = Fiction or non-fiction (book talk/speech or visual representation option)
Book Club (3 student min) = Unbroken, (The Wave), The Marrow Thieves, Internment , The Bite of the Mango, Daniel's Story
***(You may purchase online text and/or listen to)
Play = Romeo and Juliet
Classic Novel = April Raintree or Diary of a Part Time Indian and Moving Forward: A Collection About Truth and Reconciliation
Film of Empowerment: The Grizzlies
CHOICE NOVEL: To sign-out your novel and/or sign-up for the novel you choose: CHECK HERE
Short Story Readings
-One Story Among a Thousand
- Mirror Image
-On the Sidewalk Bleeding
Notes on Language and Style = Stylistic Choices or Techniques:
a) Voice = tone, perspective (ex. narrative vs dialogue)
b) Structure/Syntax = Rhythm, choppy or fluent (short/long sentences), timeline, examples, order
c) Language/diction = Words choice, vocabulary, use of sensory (5 Senses) details and literary devices, repetition, contrast, examples
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e) Images = color, lines, presentation, metaphorical/symbolic meaning,
F) Video = Music, color, voice, tempo
Style Intro Voice and style
video
Notes
Practice with Video! Human Nature:
The Myth of Human Nature
A Message to Humanity!
Consider and write about the following in your journal:
Survival Love Empathy
Hate motivation compassion Competition
Power Arrogance Jealousy Free Will
Assessment: Outcome link on home page
Reading and Writing = 30% (Ideas, organization, mechanics, Language/style, forms writing, process)
Inquiry Research and Projects = 15% (Weekly Postings, supporting evidence, research skills, PBL process)
Reflecting and Thinking = 20% (Establish topic/source, elaborate with evidence and personal connection)
Speaking and Listening = 20% ( Presentations, public speaking, class and group discussion)
Demand Work = 15% and is mandatory
*Expected outcomes and/or strands in English (recurring)
GRADE 10 ENGLISH ON THE GO!! Journals and Formal Writing
Choice Novel: Research all of the "Book Club" options books from the class and write down the title of each. Then try to find a review of the novel and even a preview of the first chapter or text to try and find out the style and voice of the author. Briefly describe what the novel is about and how it connects to one or all of our themes this semester. Rank your interest in the novel out of 5. Put all of these at the back of your journal. THEN...see if you can find the price to purchase the digital version of 3 of the novels you are interested in a write the name of the site where you can purchase it and the price. Do the same for the audible version of the novels.
***For your actual journal choose the novel you prefer to read and explain why it is your number one choice. You will be posting this on the Teams chat.
To sign-out your novel and/or sign-up for the novel you choose: CHECK HERE
Journals: (Title and date)
Journal Expectations:
a) Establish the topic and source in the opening sentence.
b) Expand and elaborate with your opinion and support from the text/visual)
c) Try to make a personal connection that demonstrates your deeper understanding.
***Note: These journals can and will be used as context as you support your intro writing piece in a couple of weeks!.
Notes and List making!
a) Watch the video on "Finding Your Voice" and the click on the link to begin thinking about WHAT makes you who you are. This will also help me get to know you a little. (Click Here)
What are different characteristics of Human Nature. *Make a list of as many as you can and put them into a positive or negative trait list as you see fit. (Be able to explain and share with the class)
Notes: Watch the Human Nature video and start a list of human nature characteristics. Create a column for negative and positive and try to put each characteristic down the chart as you see fit. (We will brainstorm concepts as a class) Then add to your list!
Journal 1: a) Make specific reference for 3-5 stylistic choices from the video, "A Message to Humanity"
Example: 1. The narrators voice is gradually getting louder = passion to see change
b) What are 3-5 characteristics of human nature that are portrayed in the video?
*Be specific for the 3 images or information from the speech that stood out to represent the various human nature characteristics we brainstormed together as a class!
Example: 1.
c) Journal question: = (10 sentences or less): How was the video "A Message to Humanity" effective in creating emotion and how did it show/portray examples of human characteristics? Be sure to support your answer with 2-3 examples of human nature traits shown in the video.
Adaptation Question = What does the video make you think about and what is one positive and negative human nature trait image that stood out to you in the video?
Level /5 = ex. In the video called, "A Message to Humanity" I found that it created emotion by ________________. It represented both positive and negative human nature characteristics by show images and using a speech play in the background as the images flashed by. For example
Level /3.5 = I think the message of the video called, " A Message to Humanity" is ______________. I think this because _________________. This video made me feel ___________________.
J2: Image = Explain how the attached image symbolically/metaphorically represents JEALOUSY.
*Be sure to explain at least 2-3 stylistics choices made in the image that have a deeper mean > how YOU understand the image AND describe a time where you felt or experienced jealousy first or second hand.
J3) Read through the 120 Empowering Quotes to Help You Get Through Life
Then: Write about a person from your person life that has EMPOWERED you or motivated/inspired you to be a better person and/or make good choices. (Be specific and explain) Include a quote from the website to support your rational! In other words, they have been an inspiration to you in some way. Consider: Parents or other family members, teachers, coaches, good friends or maybe even somebody that is famous such a local celebrity or athlete.
J4) "One Story Among a Thousand"
a) Writing Variables = Main Idea, Purpose, Form, Audience, Context
b) Print version of story AND journal questions. CLICK HERE
J5) MORE LIST MAKING!!! Trust me it will make writing easier.
More List making: Rules or morals in your own homes that you and your family live by?
-5 things you would take from your burning house.
Question: for a complete paragraph: What moral or two do you hope to pass on to your kids and why you would save one particular item? What meaning/sentimental value does it have to you?
J6) Chose ONE of the videos from Curio and watch/skim watch it to answer the following prompts:
-Complete a free style journal on the main idea, why you chose it, your opinion on the topic and HOW it was presented to you AND be sure to support your explanation with direct support from the film. (quotes/descriptions of scenes/examples) How/Does this video show empowerment through culture? How have YOU ever been empowered by your culture/background?
J7) Fight, Flight or Freeze: Watch the video, Anxiety Explained for Teens.
***Read this article to help support your rational: "What it Means and Why is Happens"
Are you a Flight, Fight or Freeze kind of person? Describe your rational and make a personal connection by explaining a specific experience you had that reflected this particular action/quality. WHY do you think you are typically this way? Reference a specific piece of information from the video and/or article that you can connect with. What do you do as a strategy to deal with times in your life that you feel stressed, anxious, or scared?
J8) COVER LETTER PRACTICE
a) Create a list of 10 of your best qualities /attributes/ experiences you would want an employer to know about. (Then circle 3-5 of them that would pertain to the potential job descriptions below. /
b) Write a rough copy of a LETTER that highlights your best qualities and strengths as an individual as if you were applying to work for Mr. Neuendorff as his part time assistant. (Make it look like a cover letter and fill ONE page.)
***Do a cover letter search and read a couple of examples. PAY ATTENTION TO THE STRUCTURE of the examples.
Job Description = Helping to manage the soccer teams, doing landscaping at his 3 acre property on weekends from 7am to 1pm (snow shovelling/cutting grass/weeding the garden/painting), helping Mr. N mark quizzes and journals after school school OR being the weekly babysitter for his two young children after school and on Saturday nights for 6 hours.
PAY = 15 dollars an hour PLUS a monthly bonus for being punctual and completing ALL desired tasks.
Hours = Approx. 10-15 hours a week.
J9) Bang Bang You're Dead movie reflection: Click HERE for journal question options and be sure to take the quote notes
**Choose 3 short paragraph journal questions to answer by clicking the link after we watch the film.
J10) How do you hope to be remembered by your friends and family? Watch this montage clips from the movie "Troy" for some inspiration, BUT think deeply and explain your rational. (Watch HERE)
Bonus/Make-up journals:
Modelled Paragraph: "My Parents Raised ME..."
*Use the following examples to make a statement of how YOU were raised, while trying to mimic a similar flow/style and TONE. Be specific, creative and highlight ONE idea from your childhood that you can break down.
Bomani Jones mocks the Cleveland Indians Wahoo logo. Watch the video HERE and then write about how using your platform to peacefully protest with something like a T-shirt affects change? Do YOU think it is effective? Do you think others take it seriously? Does talk without action actually affect change? Explain your personal reaction and if you would actually wear a shirt like this in public or to school to take a stand on something you care about.
Alternative option journal - Speak to the Orange shirt day as a form of protest and it's effectiveness. What is the intension of wearing the shirt and has it brought awareness and education to you over the years? Is there anything more we could/should do?
Watch the following video from CTV new for motivation: "It's a slap in the face..." (Dan Johnson)
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Pride = confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience.
Types of Pride or (things that you can be proud of in your life): Gender, Cultural, Family, National, Academic, Generational, Community, Hobbies
Empowerment = the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
J9) READ 2 of the 4 "First Person Narrative" short stories from the reading package and answer the following:
a) Title of the story
b) What was the "MORAL OF THE STORY"?
c) What did you LIKE about the WAY the story was written?
d) How did the first paragraph of the story activate you? Consider: Setting, character, descriptive language.
*Use an specific quotation to emphasis HOW it activated you. (What did it make you; see, feel, think???)
Demand Writing Pieces: Poetry and Choice Forms Introductory writing
Organization writing ASSIGNMENT 1: One paragraph essay. "I AM"
I'M From and First Person Narrative or (essay/speech/article) on identity and empowerment
-Watch the Top 10 of 2000s kids and make a list of the top 10 "things" you remember from when you were growing up as a kid.
Task: Watch the attached, "I'm From" poetry example.
Read: "I Am From" (An great example of taking it to the next level of descriptive language)
Tone and mood words
Author's purpose and tone handout
ALL About ME - booklet and Intro writing piece explanation w/writing variables
a) Metaphor Paragraph
b) I'm From
c) Intro Forms piece - First Person Narrative
Postings:
1. A human nature characteristic metaphorical or symbolic image that can be explained using the same expectations as a journal entry. (Use the jealousy example from class as reference.)
2. Empowerment posting - Watch ONE of these video OR find one of your only and explain the main idea, with support and a rational of Why you found it empowering?
3. Top choices for book club reading with rational
4. Choice novel character posting: How was the main character established and support with a direct quotation from the novel that reflects why it shows how they feel about themselves, another character or the world they live in.
Intro Weeks:
- Classroom vs home expectations/rules
- Weebly and On the Go
- Journals and notes (Paper to pics and typed)
- Office 365/Teams and Weekly Postings
- Reading and analysis
- English Assessment (Outcomes)
- Choice Projects and Inquiry based learning
- Ring of Fire! Group discussions and Quick shares
Tasks: All About Me booklet, Choice novel and booklet w/choice presentations and representations, short stories and stylistic choices, journals, poetic/literary devices, Modeled Writing and Poetry
Forms: Essay writing, speeches, article/editorial, rants story writing, script writing, first person narratives, letters
Reading!!! 1novel as a class and 1 on your own AND one play
Literature: Choice, book club, play and classic class novel
Choice = Fiction or non-fiction (book talk/speech or visual representation option)
Book Club (3 student min) = Unbroken, (The Wave), The Marrow Thieves, Internment , The Bite of the Mango, Daniel's Story
***(You may purchase online text and/or listen to)
Play = Romeo and Juliet
Classic Novel = April Raintree or Diary of a Part Time Indian and Moving Forward: A Collection About Truth and Reconciliation
Film of Empowerment: The Grizzlies
CHOICE NOVEL: To sign-out your novel and/or sign-up for the novel you choose: CHECK HERE
Short Story Readings
-One Story Among a Thousand
- Mirror Image
-On the Sidewalk Bleeding
Notes on Language and Style = Stylistic Choices or Techniques:
a) Voice = tone, perspective (ex. narrative vs dialogue)
b) Structure/Syntax = Rhythm, choppy or fluent (short/long sentences), timeline, examples, order
c) Language/diction = Words choice, vocabulary, use of sensory (5 Senses) details and literary devices, repetition, contrast, examples
-----------------------------------------------------------------
e) Images = color, lines, presentation, metaphorical/symbolic meaning,
F) Video = Music, color, voice, tempo
Style Intro Voice and style
video
Notes
Practice with Video! Human Nature:
The Myth of Human Nature
A Message to Humanity!
Consider and write about the following in your journal:
Survival Love Empathy
Hate motivation compassion Competition
Power Arrogance Jealousy Free Will
Assessment: Outcome link on home page
Reading and Writing = 30% (Ideas, organization, mechanics, Language/style, forms writing, process)
Inquiry Research and Projects = 15% (Weekly Postings, supporting evidence, research skills, PBL process)
Reflecting and Thinking = 20% (Establish topic/source, elaborate with evidence and personal connection)
Speaking and Listening = 20% ( Presentations, public speaking, class and group discussion)
Demand Work = 15% and is mandatory
*Expected outcomes and/or strands in English (recurring)
GRADE 10 ENGLISH ON THE GO!! Journals and Formal Writing
Choice Novel: Research all of the "Book Club" options books from the class and write down the title of each. Then try to find a review of the novel and even a preview of the first chapter or text to try and find out the style and voice of the author. Briefly describe what the novel is about and how it connects to one or all of our themes this semester. Rank your interest in the novel out of 5. Put all of these at the back of your journal. THEN...see if you can find the price to purchase the digital version of 3 of the novels you are interested in a write the name of the site where you can purchase it and the price. Do the same for the audible version of the novels.
***For your actual journal choose the novel you prefer to read and explain why it is your number one choice. You will be posting this on the Teams chat.
To sign-out your novel and/or sign-up for the novel you choose: CHECK HERE
Journals: (Title and date)
Journal Expectations:
a) Establish the topic and source in the opening sentence.
b) Expand and elaborate with your opinion and support from the text/visual)
c) Try to make a personal connection that demonstrates your deeper understanding.
***Note: These journals can and will be used as context as you support your intro writing piece in a couple of weeks!.
Notes and List making!
a) Watch the video on "Finding Your Voice" and the click on the link to begin thinking about WHAT makes you who you are. This will also help me get to know you a little. (Click Here)
What are different characteristics of Human Nature. *Make a list of as many as you can and put them into a positive or negative trait list as you see fit. (Be able to explain and share with the class)
Notes: Watch the Human Nature video and start a list of human nature characteristics. Create a column for negative and positive and try to put each characteristic down the chart as you see fit. (We will brainstorm concepts as a class) Then add to your list!
Journal 1: a) Make specific reference for 3-5 stylistic choices from the video, "A Message to Humanity"
Example: 1. The narrators voice is gradually getting louder = passion to see change
b) What are 3-5 characteristics of human nature that are portrayed in the video?
*Be specific for the 3 images or information from the speech that stood out to represent the various human nature characteristics we brainstormed together as a class!
Example: 1.
c) Journal question: = (10 sentences or less): How was the video "A Message to Humanity" effective in creating emotion and how did it show/portray examples of human characteristics? Be sure to support your answer with 2-3 examples of human nature traits shown in the video.
Adaptation Question = What does the video make you think about and what is one positive and negative human nature trait image that stood out to you in the video?
Level /5 = ex. In the video called, "A Message to Humanity" I found that it created emotion by ________________. It represented both positive and negative human nature characteristics by show images and using a speech play in the background as the images flashed by. For example
Level /3.5 = I think the message of the video called, " A Message to Humanity" is ______________. I think this because _________________. This video made me feel ___________________.
J2: Image = Explain how the attached image symbolically/metaphorically represents JEALOUSY.
*Be sure to explain at least 2-3 stylistics choices made in the image that have a deeper mean > how YOU understand the image AND describe a time where you felt or experienced jealousy first or second hand.
J3) Read through the 120 Empowering Quotes to Help You Get Through Life
Then: Write about a person from your person life that has EMPOWERED you or motivated/inspired you to be a better person and/or make good choices. (Be specific and explain) Include a quote from the website to support your rational! In other words, they have been an inspiration to you in some way. Consider: Parents or other family members, teachers, coaches, good friends or maybe even somebody that is famous such a local celebrity or athlete.
J4) "One Story Among a Thousand"
a) Writing Variables = Main Idea, Purpose, Form, Audience, Context
b) Print version of story AND journal questions. CLICK HERE
J5) MORE LIST MAKING!!! Trust me it will make writing easier.
More List making: Rules or morals in your own homes that you and your family live by?
-5 things you would take from your burning house.
Question: for a complete paragraph: What moral or two do you hope to pass on to your kids and why you would save one particular item? What meaning/sentimental value does it have to you?
J6) Chose ONE of the videos from Curio and watch/skim watch it to answer the following prompts:
-Complete a free style journal on the main idea, why you chose it, your opinion on the topic and HOW it was presented to you AND be sure to support your explanation with direct support from the film. (quotes/descriptions of scenes/examples) How/Does this video show empowerment through culture? How have YOU ever been empowered by your culture/background?
J7) Fight, Flight or Freeze: Watch the video, Anxiety Explained for Teens.
***Read this article to help support your rational: "What it Means and Why is Happens"
Are you a Flight, Fight or Freeze kind of person? Describe your rational and make a personal connection by explaining a specific experience you had that reflected this particular action/quality. WHY do you think you are typically this way? Reference a specific piece of information from the video and/or article that you can connect with. What do you do as a strategy to deal with times in your life that you feel stressed, anxious, or scared?
J8) COVER LETTER PRACTICE
a) Create a list of 10 of your best qualities /attributes/ experiences you would want an employer to know about. (Then circle 3-5 of them that would pertain to the potential job descriptions below. /
b) Write a rough copy of a LETTER that highlights your best qualities and strengths as an individual as if you were applying to work for Mr. Neuendorff as his part time assistant. (Make it look like a cover letter and fill ONE page.)
***Do a cover letter search and read a couple of examples. PAY ATTENTION TO THE STRUCTURE of the examples.
Job Description = Helping to manage the soccer teams, doing landscaping at his 3 acre property on weekends from 7am to 1pm (snow shovelling/cutting grass/weeding the garden/painting), helping Mr. N mark quizzes and journals after school school OR being the weekly babysitter for his two young children after school and on Saturday nights for 6 hours.
PAY = 15 dollars an hour PLUS a monthly bonus for being punctual and completing ALL desired tasks.
Hours = Approx. 10-15 hours a week.
J9) Bang Bang You're Dead movie reflection: Click HERE for journal question options and be sure to take the quote notes
**Choose 3 short paragraph journal questions to answer by clicking the link after we watch the film.
J10) How do you hope to be remembered by your friends and family? Watch this montage clips from the movie "Troy" for some inspiration, BUT think deeply and explain your rational. (Watch HERE)
Bonus/Make-up journals:
Modelled Paragraph: "My Parents Raised ME..."
*Use the following examples to make a statement of how YOU were raised, while trying to mimic a similar flow/style and TONE. Be specific, creative and highlight ONE idea from your childhood that you can break down.
Bomani Jones mocks the Cleveland Indians Wahoo logo. Watch the video HERE and then write about how using your platform to peacefully protest with something like a T-shirt affects change? Do YOU think it is effective? Do you think others take it seriously? Does talk without action actually affect change? Explain your personal reaction and if you would actually wear a shirt like this in public or to school to take a stand on something you care about.
Alternative option journal - Speak to the Orange shirt day as a form of protest and it's effectiveness. What is the intension of wearing the shirt and has it brought awareness and education to you over the years? Is there anything more we could/should do?
Watch the following video from CTV new for motivation: "It's a slap in the face..." (Dan Johnson)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pride = confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience.
Types of Pride or (things that you can be proud of in your life): Gender, Cultural, Family, National, Academic, Generational, Community, Hobbies
Empowerment = the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
J9) READ 2 of the 4 "First Person Narrative" short stories from the reading package and answer the following:
a) Title of the story
b) What was the "MORAL OF THE STORY"?
c) What did you LIKE about the WAY the story was written?
d) How did the first paragraph of the story activate you? Consider: Setting, character, descriptive language.
*Use an specific quotation to emphasis HOW it activated you. (What did it make you; see, feel, think???)
Demand Writing Pieces: Poetry and Choice Forms Introductory writing
Organization writing ASSIGNMENT 1: One paragraph essay. "I AM"
I'M From and First Person Narrative or (essay/speech/article) on identity and empowerment
-Watch the Top 10 of 2000s kids and make a list of the top 10 "things" you remember from when you were growing up as a kid.
Task: Watch the attached, "I'm From" poetry example.
Read: "I Am From" (An great example of taking it to the next level of descriptive language)
Tone and mood words
Author's purpose and tone handout
ALL About ME - booklet and Intro writing piece explanation w/writing variables
a) Metaphor Paragraph
b) I'm From
c) Intro Forms piece - First Person Narrative
Postings:
1. A human nature characteristic metaphorical or symbolic image that can be explained using the same expectations as a journal entry. (Use the jealousy example from class as reference.)
2. Empowerment posting - Watch ONE of these video OR find one of your only and explain the main idea, with support and a rational of Why you found it empowering?
3. Top choices for book club reading with rational
4. Choice novel character posting: How was the main character established and support with a direct quotation from the novel that reflects why it shows how they feel about themselves, another character or the world they live in.