Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Spring Break 2010 Assignment
WATCH "Freedom Writers" Film
READ "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
http://infomotions.com/alex2/authors/london-jack/london-to-767/
READ "Death of an Innocent" by Jennifer Browne
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/death-of-an-innocent/
Answer the following questions in paragraph form (one paragraph per question):
1. In life, is there a difference between one's ideals, and reality?
2. Describe how the authors of "To Build a Fire" and "Death of an Innocent" develop ideas about the difference between ideals and reality.
FIND one other poem or short story that deals with the theme of ideals and/or reality. Bring to class with:
* a brief summary of the text
* brief explanation of the text's development of the theme of ideals and/or reality
* prepare to read your found poem/story aloud to the class, and share your explanation of the theme
* hand in a printed copy of the text and a copy of your explanation
This assignment may be completed in class on Thursday, March 25, and must be submitted by Thursday, April 8, 2010.
READ "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
http://infomotions.com/alex2/authors/london-jack/london-to-767/
READ "Death of an Innocent" by Jennifer Browne
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/death-of-an-innocent/
Answer the following questions in paragraph form (one paragraph per question):
1. In life, is there a difference between one's ideals, and reality?
2. Describe how the authors of "To Build a Fire" and "Death of an Innocent" develop ideas about the difference between ideals and reality.
FIND one other poem or short story that deals with the theme of ideals and/or reality. Bring to class with:
* a brief summary of the text
* brief explanation of the text's development of the theme of ideals and/or reality
* prepare to read your found poem/story aloud to the class, and share your explanation of the theme
* hand in a printed copy of the text and a copy of your explanation
This assignment may be completed in class on Thursday, March 25, and must be submitted by Thursday, April 8, 2010.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Heroism Research Guide
Please email your finished powerpoint presentation to jrider@wrsd.ca
Learn Alberta, Online Reference Centre used to access:
Intute (Helping you find the best websites for study and research)
History Study Center
Opposing Viewpoints Research Center
Google Wonder Wheel (how to)
Ensure your reference page is complete and formatted correctly to avoid plagiarism by reviewing the following sites:
MLA Bibliography Guide (also on side bar)
Plagiarism vs. Documentation
Creative Commons (no copyright image search)
Learn Alberta, Online Reference Centre used to access:
Intute (Helping you find the best websites for study and research)
History Study Center
Opposing Viewpoints Research Center
Google Wonder Wheel (how to)
Ensure your reference page is complete and formatted correctly to avoid plagiarism by reviewing the following sites:
MLA Bibliography Guide (also on side bar)
Plagiarism vs. Documentation
Creative Commons (no copyright image search)
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