Grade 11 work on the go! Happiness
* (TASK: Book Dating: Research and review of the following novels: (Search book reviews on google)
A Long Way Gone, A Long Way Home (Lion), The Glass Castle, Unbroken, Catch Me If You Can, Catching Fire (Theo Fluery)w/special permission, Bite of the Mango
a) Title and Author? b) What is the main idea of the novel? Why do you like or dislike as a first impression. c) /5 stars
*Put these reviews on the last page of your journal and then rank your favourites from 1-6 (1 being the best) You will post your rational and top 3 choices in the general channel of Teams
Journal Rubric: a) Establish topic and source in a complete sentence b) Expand and Elaborate with opinion and support c) Make a personal connection ***Show me a DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
HAPPINESS Journals 1-12
J1) Notes: a) Make a list of 5 things in your life that make you happy and 5 things that bring you stress or sadness.
b) Add a list of 5 dreams/goals/accomplishments you hope to achieve
c) After discussing and sharing write a paragraph 5-10 sentences that explains what it means to be SUCCESSFUL to YOU in the future. WHY do think this will make you feel successful and whom is a personal or people that you feel has helped to model this success?
Teams posting ONE: Happiness/Success quote, explanation and connection in general channel.
J2: Matthew McConaughey - This Is Why You're Not Happy |
*One Of The Most Eye Opening Speeches - Take notes as we watch the video twice
Question: What are 3 important lessons you learned from this video on how to find happiness? Why do you connect with them? What stylistic choices were made in the video to "Emotionally Engineer" how you feel and make the video convincing?
Teams Posting 2: In the TEAMS of office 365: Find a short motivational/informal/inspirational/factual video OR article on how to achieve happiness or find personal success and post the link into the weekly Teams channel with a brief summary of what is is about about HOW/Why you connected with it? Then: Watch/read 2 other videos/articles and post a REPLY in the box below with a statement of your first impression of that video/article and something you connected with. (2 sentences max and ONLY TWO people can reply to a video or article so first come, first serve.)
Journal 3: Follow the steps to part d) where you write your journal
(Tone, Writing Variables, using quotations as support, Thought Provoking questions)
a) Read: "Life Isn't Fair" article.
b) Review questions 1-4: Click Here
Write out this prompted paragraph and fill in the blanks with your choices from the multiple choice questions:
-The main idea of the article, "Life Isn't Fair" is _______(3)_______. I feel the tone of the author is _____(1)________because _____(2)________. The purpose for writing this article appears to be _____(4)_____________.
c) Discussion Questions 1-3 in pairs or small group. (Below)
*Be prepared to share! Choose one to reflect on as a group and designate whom will share your groups thoughts.
1. Do you agree or disagree with the statement, “If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them”? What would be the counterargument to this assertion?
2. The author believes that the concept of “fairness” is not a useful term, and that it makes people feel entitled to good outcomes. Make an argument for the opposite—how would you convince someone that the concept of “fairness” is an important one.
3. Where do you fall in the “life isn’t fair, deal with it” debate? Is this a good or bad way of thinking about your life? Explain.
d) Journal 3 = Do you agree or disagree with this authors stance? Explain why or why not by using a "quote" from the article to support your opinion. How can you personally connect to this idea?
Journal 4 : Click here for happy images! How does the image you have chosen, "metaphorically/symbolically" represent finding happiness in our lives? *Be sure to specifically address aspects of image such as lines, color, contrast, and shape while explaining its underlining significance. ORRRR
How does the image at the top of this page, "metaphorically" define the choices we must make in connection to finding happiness in our lives? *Be sure to specifically address aspects of image such as lines, color, contrast, and shape while explaining its underlining significance.
Note: Look up the literary devices of *symbolism and *metaphor, if you are having difficulty understanding the question. ALSO, be sure to have a topic sentence with the "source" (In other words describe the picture) expand on the your supportive ideas and make a personal connection to an event in your own life.
Journal 5 : Describe your "happy" place? Use descriptive language and sensory details to describe a place in your life where you feel at peace with life. Be sure to have a creative title. ex. The Cross Tree or Lake Life
*Start by making sensory detail notes for each sense separately in the place/moment. Please include a minimum of 3 senses in your descriptive paragraph, but challenge yourself to use all 5!
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ASSIGNMENT 1: Formal Essay Writing = Will be typed and all parts submitted > Outline notes> Rough Copy>Typed Good Copy
(Essay Outline handout can be found in Files of the General channel in Teams)
Video: Happiness by Steve Cuts (Mice)
Essay Outline: Click HERE for outline.
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J6) Read one of the following articles and answer ONE of the corresponding "Discussion Questions" at the end of the reading in your journal in a complete sentence.: (Be sure to reference the source and attempt to make a personal connection at the end)
a) High incomes don't bring Happiness
b) Is buying your happiness ok if it comes in the form of experience?
c) The 3 Keys to Happiness?
d) Teenagers Who Don’t Get Enough Sleep at Higher Risk for Mental Health Problems
e) Fathers Letter to Kid - Money Lessons learned too late... (Explain three lessons that resonated with you and explain why you connected with them.
Journal 7: An Equation for happiness!?!?! - Do you believe that we can measure happiness? Make reference to a couple of specific comments on concepts from the video to support your opinion. Make a personal connection of a time where somebody else was trying to measure your happiness for you or control what makes you happy?
Journal 8: Watch Clips from a couple of the videos: THEN answer the question to follow in your journal!
Minimalism: (Netflix if you have it)
-Living with Less
-TRT World: Does it Work?
-A rich life with less stuff | The Minimalists | TEDxWhitefish
-Why Letting Go Is True Wealth | Minimalist Philosophy for Simple Living
Minimalism? What is minimalism and what are different ways that this concept can be applied to our lives in our search for "HAPPINESS?" Provide 3 paraphrased or specific examples from the videos as support and be sure to put the source in the in text-citation (video name) in after you state the idea. Conclude with HOW you have and/or will try to implement this in your life in some form.
Journal 9: Happy quotes: Read the attached quotation visuals and choose 1 to explain on a deeper level. What is the underling meaning or how do YOU interpret it? What about the way the quote is laid out contributes to it's understanding? AND...How do you personally connect to it? (Tell a story/explain how/why you understand this quote) Click here
Journal 10: Is Happiness genetic?
a) Read: happiness_genetic.doc - Journal Reflection
b) Research BIAS and take a few point form notes.
c) Watch: Literary Theory and take a few point form notes on using a critical lenses.
*Discuss your finding as a class!
D) Journal: Argue against Goleman's perspective in an organized paragraph that follows our typical journal structure. Support your opinion with a quotation you feel is bias or unsupported and explain the bias and/or how using your critical lenses to analysis this text helps you look at the text in a different way???
Choice Forms Writing Assessment: Philosophy of Happiness
CHOICE FORMS: What is Happiness and/or Success (Reference 2-3 sources from unit thus far and or research to find a source of your own)
Click here for a copy of the assignment and outline.
Writing Variables Form - Please show/send me this form before you begin your rough copy
Templates and/or guidelines to consider: You may want to look up others
a) Rant
b) Basic Speech Outline - Click HERE
c) Article/Editorial outline - click here
https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/toolkits/foodsystem/docs/tfssampleeditorial.pdf
d) Persuasive Letter
e) Essay Click HERE for outline.
What is Mindfulness? Take a moment to research it and write your personal understanding below journal 9.
-Mindful Activities - Post about your feeling on an exercise like the one we tried in class today. (Or if you were not here click on the link and try one for yourself. (Post in March 1-12 channel)
Consider the following after this practice: Wim Hof
-Were you able to focus?
-Did you feel a sense of calmness?
-Is this something you could do to help you sleep, when you feel overwhelmed, or before an interview or a event where you need to be in the zone?
Mindful Drawing and Doodling with a focus on breathing: Trance Music & Images
a) Doodle
B) Zen Doodle
c) Draw your breath
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Part 2 of journal: Don't Start This !!!
Into the Wild: MAN vs Self and Man vs Society and Man vs Nature
J15: Write your own definition for: Society, Family and Freedom and specifically how you connect to each.
J16: Read chapters 1 and 2
a) Main Idea of each chapter: Summarize each chapter in 5 sentences or less
b) Voice/Perspective = Who is speaking what is the affect?
c) Choose 3 possible topics of inquiry to research and present: Present to Mr. N. and he will decide the topic you can research.
*You will present in 4 minutes or less after the break.
J17) Notes on persuasive writing > outline of person and techniques/strategies that you would specifically use
Journal 18: 20/20 video (Into the Wild)
Why does McCandless run away from home/society and decide to go on his journey across America and eventually into the wild? What is your impression of him as a person and his choice to "be one with nature?" Have you ever wanted to escape the constraints of society/school/home? Explain the root of your frustration and how you did or could best solve the problem.
a) What topic did you choose and what type of information/images/videos/articles...can you find on it?
***Note: You may choose a topic from the authors note, first or second chapter of the novel. Lets get as many different topics as possible. (Get it approved before you begin)
b) Write a mini-article paragraph using a headline, picture or video link, (a caption describing it), a quote with reference to where you found it AND a summarized description of the topic/item/place/person and it's connection to the novel, "Into the Wild." (15 sentences or less)
c) Be sure to include the 5 w's the best that you can. (Who, what where, when, why)
4) You will have 4 minutes of less to present when we return from the break and may work with one partner.
*You may want to create a Power Point or something similar to present, so you are not just reading off a page...BUT up to you.
*Put your article in the office 365 assignments as an attachment AND print a copy.
Example: Click here to see an article example.
Article/Editorial outline - click here
https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/toolkits/foodsystem/docs/tfssampleeditorial.pdf
*Consider the use of a article/editorial wizard in word or from online.
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Unit 2: Photo Journalism, Film Studies intro and how to view film through "Lenses."
Journal 1: What do you know about photography and filmography? Speak to your personal and family experience, how you personally take or have been accustom to taking pictures/video in life and what types of things do you notice about "shots" or techniques when you are watching a movie or show?
Journal 16: Go to the Into the Wild dropdown under grade 11 English and watch, "Back Into the Wild documentary about Christopher McCandless on 20/20. Then summarize the video and explain whether or not you respect the way of life the Chris chose to live.
Journal 14: Group Book Talk Reflections (Put near back of journal)
a) First Impression meeting? What is your first impression vs the rest of your group? (Slow start, tone, character)
b) Did you have a good discussion? How did it help you? What was difficult about discussing a book? What would make it easier for next time? ?
Journal 15: Part 1 of Into the Wild booklet > Define Freedom, Family and Society in your journal. Start by using the first 3 words that come to mind to describe each and then try to use 1 or 2 of those words within your personal definition.
Journal 17
a) Read "Gratitude is Good for You"
b) Add 2 more simple things that you could do in your life to ensure you have positive vibes everyday.
c) Write about a person that has inspired you to be a better and more positive person in your life. Provide a specific moment where their guidance lead you to making a better/good decision that you may not have.
Journal 18:
a) Make a list of 5 places you have always wanted to go.
Make a list of the top 5 items you would want to bring in your backpack.
b) Choose one of the places and make a list of as many expenses as you can think of. ex. Flight, hotel
c) Explain why you chose this place and how you feel about doing the trip alone.
Journal 19: Reading and Sharing: What do you like about your novel, how has sharing time gonem what have you learned from reading your novel thus far?
Journal 20: How does Sean Penn as the director in the movie, "Into the Wild" create a sense of emotion in the final scene as McCandless dies in the van and what do you feel this final statement or message is?
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THE GAP
Journal 21: a) What are "GAPS" in society and provide an example or definition for each.
b) What does it me to view a reading or film from multiple lenses? Explain in own words and why it is important?
Journal 22: Do you personally believe that Winnipeg has a "racial gap?" or "Cultural Gap" Explain why or why not.
J23: What gaps are identified in the article "Native Poverty Gaps" from your booklet and the video "Breaking the Cycle?" How do both discuss HOW we are closing the gaps and expand on personal views and opinions.
J24: Has how Evan been portrayed as a dynamic character? Provide specific examples to support your opinion.
J25: Gap notes and first draft outline for "Gaps" essay.
J26: Those People, Our People and I Lost My Talk
a) Main Idea of each.
b) Use a quote from each and explain the "Gap" connection between both.
c) What stylistic devices are used AND how do they contribute to your understanding of the topic?
Finding what works for YOU
5 Ways to Pursue True Happiness
Journal 15: For the 3 following videos/articles and reflect on what statements or ideas hold validity to the understanding of happiness and which statements are unclear and unjustified. Where is the bias or lack of clarity? Reflect in a complete paragraph that uses reference to negate or support your stance.
28 Jun Neil Pasricha – The Journey to Finding Happiness in Life. - Record your 3 favorite questions (YouTube)
Speech Writing
Go down and read the "speech outline" notes on the bottom of this page. (Watch some examples if you like)
**Then write a practice "HOOK" for a graduation speech that you would deliver if you were asked to give a toast to the other grads or for a sibling or cousin at their wedding.
Happiness Final Project (To be discussed)
a) A visual of your happy place or happy image that you could visualize when life is bringing you down.
b) The name of your "happy" song that you connect with and artist that you would listen to when you just need to escape from reality and that help motivate you to stay positive.
c) A quote that embodies what is important to you for your future and that projects a positive outlook on life.
Happy Songs
a) Click on the following link as a guide to finding a song about happiness that you can relate to and explain.
Link = Happy Songs (You may choose your own song if you prefer)
b) Note 5 literal devices and their impact your understanding of the tone of the song. (Use the chart we have practiced within class)
c) Explain the main idea of the song and how it embodies happiness.
d) What stylistic choices has the artist made with lyrics and instrumental in the way the song is produces to create mood and connect to listeners/fans.
J10) Something you are passionate about that should be discussed in school more often?
J11) What did you learn from the 20/20 video
Into the Wild - Intro Activities (Other than booklet concepts)
Step One of Planning a Trip
6) Plan your solo, "escape from reality" trip! ($5000 max)
*Make notes on the following on a given sticky note:
a) You must leave Canada - Where do you go?
b) How do you get their on July 1, 2018 and what is the cost? (airline one way, car w/gas, train)
c) Where will you stay and what is approx. cost?
d) You can only bring one travel backpack: What are 5 essential items you bring along?
e) What do you eat to stay on budget? (list 3 staples of location)
f) How long do you last before you run out of money?
g) Be prepared to share you findings with the class on Monday.
7) Research: Into the Wild Topics
a) What topic did you choose and what type of information/images/videos/articles...can you find on it?
***Note: You may choose a topic from the authors note, first or second chapter of the novel. Lets get as many different topics as possible.
b) Write a mini-article paragraph using a headline, picture or video link, (a caption describing it), a quote with reference to where you found it AND a summarized description of the topic/item/place/person and it's connection to the novel, "Into the Wild." (15 sentences or less)
c) Find one vocab word in the section we have read that you did not understand before. Attempt to use it in your headline or mini article and bold it!
d) Save it as your name/slot number and wild (bobsmith4wild) and put it in my drop box in your class folder.
e) Be prepared to bring it up on the screen and do a quick share of the information you have found for Friday.
Ignore Below:
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Postings
1) Human Nature - Image and metaphorical meaning.
2) Happy Place Flip Grid
3) Video on philosophy of happiness and personal connection/opinion.
a) Watch 3 motivational or informative YouTube videos on what others deem as happiness or self help.
b) Summarize the main idea and purpose of the best video in 5 sentences or less in the conversation forum.
c) Respond to one other video from the class that you watched.
Human Nature Intro
J1) a) What are 10 Characteristics of Human Nature? List 5 positives and 5 negatives. ex. love, hate, trust...
*Watch the videos on Human Nature and expand list as a class
b)Explain how the video depicts human nature in your own words while making specific reference to 3 stylistic choices from the video, "A Message to Humanity" (Click on Trans tab) Does this video do a could job in portraying human nature at its best and worst? Why or why not. (1/2 page- page)
Prompt/example: In the video montage called, "A Message to Humanity" there are a variety of choices made that help to depict various characteristics of human nature. In my personal opinion the most relevant characteristics are... These characteristics portrayed in the video in a variety of images and through sound and color.
J2) Brainstorm Lists and Free Write. Passionate topics, AND idea generator lists....
a) One Story Among a Thousand (Reflection of Stylistic Devices) and moments that matter lists
b) The Friday Everything Changed by Anne Hart (Lenses, main idea, emotional engineering, dynamic vs static)
c) Shoot that Puck by Harry Bruce (Analogy, voice, persuasiveness)
d) The Visitors by Brian Moon (Irony, tone)
e) Two Kinds by Amy Tan (Demand writing questions) USE THE LANGUAGE WE HAVE LEARNED!
J14: My Pill Journey - Mental Health? This has been a HUGE topic of discussion over the last 10 ish years and is still unclear for many individuals. What is good mental health and how can we maintain a healthy mind throughout our lives? What is the difference between mental health and mental illness? What are your thoughts on medication as a solution to controlling mental illness after watching "The Pill Journey?" Be sure to reference HOW the video influenced your opinion.