HOW TO Write a Summary (SMALL)

OK. So if you're keeping track, in addition to essay writing and slide show creation, writing a summary is one of the more important skills for Grade 12 English. You need them for good research, you need to do one for your skills passport, and you need to do one as part of your Timed Writing assignment (part of the culminating) - so it's a good idea to figure them out.

So here is a short 'lesson' on how to do one - for the assignment part I'd like you to find at least two articles on a topic of your choice. These can be from your favourite newspaper

And if you're doing one for marks - you might as well take a look at the summary rubric here.

Wikipedia is Wonderful! ...isn't it? (MEDIUM)

OK. So in this assignment we're going to discuss a controversial research tool that we've ALL likely used. Wikipedia is world-renowned for it's ability to answer questions quickly and (relatively) painlessly. However, does that mean it's a good tool for research?

This assignment will walk you through one of the most used knowledge databases in the world - wikipedia. More specifically, we'll discuss how you can use wikipedia effectively, and what to avoid and why.

You will work on three specific skills with this assignment - Research, Summaries and Slide Shows.

You can find the assignment itself here.
Also, you might want to take a look at the slide show rubric before you create one for me.

Marley (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will be asked to watch the 2012 film Marley. You will examine the life and death of this international icon and will have the opportunity to learn more about Jamaica, about what music can mean to some people, about Bob as a father, and lots of other things.

To complete the assignment you'll need the film (iPads 11-15) or find a copy of the film yourself.

LINK to the Marley Assignment

As you read through the assignment there is a question that asks you to make a mind map. It also says that you should "WATCH EDUCREATIONS Mind Mapping Video FIRST" - do that here.

Pop Music! (SMALL)

This assignment looks at the music industry, and in particular, at POP Music! You will talk about your favourite grenre, read and summarize an article from Rolling Stone and create a Top 5 Songs/Albums ppt that you think EVERYONE should know/listen to/own.

LINK to the POP Music! Assignment

You'll also need the following article to complete the assignment.

Finally, if you want to see an example of the Top 5 ppt, or if you just want to learn about some GREAT music, take a look at this ppt.

Being Super (BIG)

For this assignment you'll need a few things. First of all, you'll need a school iPad (#1-10) so you can read the story. You'll also need a few other things.

For one, you'll need to build a presentation as part of this assignment - using PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi or any other presentation software you like. BUT, in my opinion, no one knows how to do this properly.

Watch this slideshare presentation to get some badly needed tips/tricks.

Try going to this URL. It will show you what's up with Presentations.

Now that you've seen that you should be able to start the assignment. Good work (luck has nothing to do with it) and remember to ASK ME if you have any questions. IT'S MY JOB! AND I LOVE IT.

LINK to the Being Super Assignment

You'll also need these other two documents to complete the assignment.

LINK to the Comic Book Grammar and Tradition sheet
LINK to the Types of Characters in Fiction sheet

Murderball (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need the 2005 film Murderball and the following document:
LINK to Murderball Assignment
To see some examples of Film reviews, take a look at these:
LINK to Murderball Film reviews

Bias and Baloney (SMALL)

For this assignment all you need is the following document:
LINK to Bias and Baloney Assignment

The Strangers that Came to Town (BIG)

For this assignment you'll need the following two documents:
LINK to The Strangers that Came to Town Assignment
LINK to The Strangers that Came to Town STORY

A Mighty Heart (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Michael Winterbottom's 2007 film A Mighty Heart, and the following document:
LINK to the A Mighty Heart Assignment

Searching for Justice (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need the following two documents:
LINK to Searching fr Justice Assignment
LINK to Acquittal Case Fuels Debate Article

Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame (MEDIUM)

LINK to Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame Assignment
LINK to Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame Article

Themes of Our Lives (MEDIUM)

LINK to Themes of Our Lives Assignment

What a Good Boy (MEDIUM)

Everything you need for this assignment can be found with this link.
LINK to What a Good Boy Assignment

If you want to listen to the song as it was released (and watch the video) click this
link and enjoy BNL! LINK to What a Good Boy Music Video

The Shawshank Redemption (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Frank Darabont's 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. We have the film on the iPads, #s 11-15. Come on in to watch it. It's also readily available from your local library, rental store and even on youtube, so just find it and watch it.

You will also need the following documents:
LINK to The Shawshank Redemption Assignment
LINK to the Opinion Essay Rubric
LINK to the Plot Graph Sheet

Finally, there is a plot graph as part of this assignment - and I want it done well. But I understand that not everyone remembers being taught this - so here is a lesson that can help you understand plot graphs.

A Quick Lesson on Plot Graphs

Controversial Topic Opinion Essay (MEDIUM)

LINK to Controversial Essay Assignment

Nothing Lasts Forever (SMALL)

You only need this document for this assignment:
LINK to Nothing Lasts Forever Assignment

Use of Force (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will need two documents:
LINK to Use of Force STORY
LINK to Use of Force Assignment

Lamb to the Slaughter (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will need two documents and a computer with YOUTUBE to view the video clip:

LINK to Lamb to the Slaughter STORY
LINK to Lamb to the Slaughter Assignment

Also, when you get to the Parts of a Short Story question you have two options:

1) Ask me. I can run through these quickly with you. No problem.
2) If I'm not around, or if you are sick of my voice (it happens) then simply go here.

The Lottery Games! (BIG)

For this assignment you need two documents and the 2012 film The Hunger Games:
LINK to The Lottery Story
Link to The Lottery Games Assignment

Crash (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Paul Haggis' 2004 film Crash and the following document:

LINK to Crash Assignment