important dates to remember:
*Your final exam (worth 15% of your grade) is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 21 at 8:30 am in room b-111. If you have not yet returned your text book, be sure to bring it to class on that day!
Consider the dates listed above as written in stone unless we have discussed an alternate due date or a personal extension. Updates to the website will be made promptly in the case of due date changes that affect the entire class.
Course Outline
Review the document below for information on course content, mark break down, and classroom policies.
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Writing Paragraphs
Use the note below to refresh your memory on the structure of a paragraph and the different types (purposes) of paragraphs.
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Future Considerations Paragraphs
Answer the four questions (writing prompts) in the document below. Write four well developed paragraphs. Choose your best paragraph to be assessed by me. Due Tuesday, February 12th.
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Deportation at Breakfast Short Story
Open the document below and complete the questions: use the link to re-read the short story. Together as a class we will complete the job advertisement (job description form) and then you are to complete the employment application information sheet posted below.
http://fc.vucaarhus.dk/flexengelskb2/modul4/materialer/deportation_at_breakfast.pdf
http://fc.vucaarhus.dk/flexengelskb2/modul4/materialer/deportation_at_breakfast.pdf
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Tattoos and piercings in the workplace
Take a look at the article posted below. Spend some time answering the questions from the document posted below.
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4 Minutes that get you hired! - SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
In class we read the article, "Four Minutes That Get You Hired". As a class we made a list of 10 tips for a successful interview. Your task is to write an opinion paragraph using the SEE (Statement, example, explanation) model to answer an interview question: #1 What quality or trait do you possess that makes you perfect for this job? Choose the job for which you are interviewing for and elaborate on which specific quality or trait you possess that would make you the ideal candidate.
#2 What are three words you use to describe yourself? Why? Choose three words that describe you in a positive way and elaborate using the SEE model, provide a statement, an example, and an explanation for all three words that you choose to use in your answer. REMEMBER, THIS IS A JOB INTERVIEW :)!
#2 What are three words you use to describe yourself? Why? Choose three words that describe you in a positive way and elaborate using the SEE model, provide a statement, an example, and an explanation for all three words that you choose to use in your answer. REMEMBER, THIS IS A JOB INTERVIEW :)!
~Use this link to access the article online.
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-students/careers/applying-for-work/four-minutes-that-get-you-hired.cfm
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-students/careers/applying-for-work/four-minutes-that-get-you-hired.cfm
warren pryor
Read Alden Nowlan's poem, "Warren Pryor". Answer the following questions:
1) How would Warren's parents define success?
2) How would Warren define success?
3) What emotional conflict might he have with his parents?
4) This poem addresses the issues of happiness and fulfillment in one's work. Write a paragraph that explores your attitude toward this statement: "It's better to love your work and be poor, than to hate your work and be rich."
~Use this link to access the poem online
http://resource.rockyview.ab.ca/rvlc/ela201/related_read/passions/warren_pryor.pdf
1) How would Warren's parents define success?
2) How would Warren define success?
3) What emotional conflict might he have with his parents?
4) This poem addresses the issues of happiness and fulfillment in one's work. Write a paragraph that explores your attitude toward this statement: "It's better to love your work and be poor, than to hate your work and be rich."
~Use this link to access the poem online
http://resource.rockyview.ab.ca/rvlc/ela201/related_read/passions/warren_pryor.pdf
THE DIGNITY OF WORK
Once you have finished reading Nowlan's poem, check out Charles Finn's "The Dignity of Work".
Answer the following questions:
1) What is the difference between a “white collar” and “blue collar” job?
2) What occupations would your parents/grandparents consider to be really good ones?
3) How do many people express “bigotry” (prejudice, intolerance) towards others based upon their jobs?
4) Does “classism” also still exist in our society? Where? (economical, educational, occupational, residential)
Use this link to access the article online:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26421921/The-Dignity-of-Work-by-Charles-Finn
Answer the following questions:
1) What is the difference between a “white collar” and “blue collar” job?
2) What occupations would your parents/grandparents consider to be really good ones?
3) How do many people express “bigotry” (prejudice, intolerance) towards others based upon their jobs?
4) Does “classism” also still exist in our society? Where? (economical, educational, occupational, residential)
Use this link to access the article online:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26421921/The-Dignity-of-Work-by-Charles-Finn
dignity of a dirty job
Watch season 1, episode 2 of Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. As you watch, complete the table and answer the questions on the document posted below.
Use this link to access the video on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak1umAB0Rn8
Use this link to access the video on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak1umAB0Rn8
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Weird, odd, and unusual jobs and the people who love them
In class we will read an article about people who have very unique professions. In small groups you will complete a table and answer some questions related to your dream job. Page 94 of Between the Lines, questions 1, 3 and 4.
catch me if you can!
We will be examining character and personality traits as we take a look at the movie, Catch Me if You Can which tells the true story about Frank Abagnale Jr.
who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of
cheques
as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Take a look at the list of character and personality traits in the document below and try to draw some connections to the character in this film. Also pinned below is the handout distributed in class.
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Check out this story of a real life Catch-Me-If-You-Can con artist by opening the document below.
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door to door
Examine the character from Door to Door and contrast his personality traits, efforts, and experience with success and failure with Frank's from Catch Me if You Can.
Who is the real bill porter?
![Picture](/uploads/1/3/5/6/13568906/7761473.jpg)
Check out the link below to read a quick summary of Porter's Biography, the man portrayed by William H. Macey in Door to Door.
http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/billporter.html
http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/billporter.html
Frank Abignale / Bill Porter
DUE FRIDAY MARCH 8TH
Write an extended paragraph based on one of the following topic choices (choose one character):
-Based on your opinion of what it means to be successful, which character experienced the greatest personal achievements and why?
-Which character, in your opinion, overcame the obstacles in their life in the most admirable way and why?
Use detailed examples from the film to support your answer.
Write an extended paragraph based on one of the following topic choices (choose one character):
-Based on your opinion of what it means to be successful, which character experienced the greatest personal achievements and why?
-Which character, in your opinion, overcame the obstacles in their life in the most admirable way and why?
Use detailed examples from the film to support your answer.
WORKING WITH DEATH UNIT 1 TEST
You may choose to pre-read the article featured on Thursday's Unit Test. You will be given questions in class in A209. Good Luck!
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parts of an article note
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culminating task -- Newsletter -- due friday, april 5th, 2013
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dreams, choices and ethics
Check out the video link posted below then write a paragraph that explains how dreams, ethics and choices are explored in "Kiwi".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUUx5FdySs
Read page 309 from the text using the document below to guide you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUUx5FdySs
Read page 309 from the text using the document below to guide you.
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the unsung hero
Read "Death Watch" on page 214 in the text answering the questions from the attached document as you go.
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climbing everest with a mountain on my back
As you watch the Youtube video "Climbing Everest With A Mountain On My Back", answer the questions from the document posted below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlAiU5fIaKY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlAiU5fIaKY
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the ethics of Everest
Read "Triumph Over Everest" on page 146 in the text. Answer the questions from the document posted below as you read and then check out the following links before answering Extending Ideas, question 3:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149827/Mount-Everest-deaths-Teenager-Leanne-Shuttleworth-describes-walking-dead-climbers.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/shortcuts/2012/may/28/mount-everest-ethical-dilemma
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/everest/etc/roundtable.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/28/world/asia/28everest.html?_r=0
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/5016536.stm
http://sometimes-interesting.com/2011/06/29/over-200-dead-bodies-on-mount-everest/
http://www.badassoftheweek.com/weathers.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149827/Mount-Everest-deaths-Teenager-Leanne-Shuttleworth-describes-walking-dead-climbers.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/shortcuts/2012/may/28/mount-everest-ethical-dilemma
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/everest/etc/roundtable.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/28/world/asia/28everest.html?_r=0
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/5016536.stm
http://sometimes-interesting.com/2011/06/29/over-200-dead-bodies-on-mount-everest/
http://www.badassoftheweek.com/weathers.html
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out of this world: Chris hadfield
We have reached the summit of Mount Everest; let's go higher!! Turn to page 151 in the text for lift off!! Read Hadlfield's memoir about his experience in outer space. Use the document posted below to follow along, answering the questions as you go!
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not like the movies
Read the article on page 171 from the text. Reflect on how we receive information about tragic events. Consider the purpose, method and credibility of the source. Answer the questions in the document posted below.
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THE mOSQUITO COAST
Review the film by checking out the online Youtube version.
Answer the questions from the document listed below in preparation for your conference. Conferences will be approximately 5 minutes in length and will take place on Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th. You must be on time and prepared for your conference unless you have a validated absence. You will be asked to answer question number 6 as well as one other question from number 1-5.
Submit your typed responses, but be prepared to speak freely, without being tied to your answer sheet.
Answer the questions from the document listed below in preparation for your conference. Conferences will be approximately 5 minutes in length and will take place on Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th. You must be on time and prepared for your conference unless you have a validated absence. You will be asked to answer question number 6 as well as one other question from number 1-5.
Submit your typed responses, but be prepared to speak freely, without being tied to your answer sheet.
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mindscan
As we read the novel Mindscan, you will progress through seven sections (documents posted below). Using the documents as a guide, you are required to complete the following tasks:
-2 Questions per chapter
-35 Vocabulary Words (choose 5 from each of the seven sections and use the word in a sentence to show it's meaning)
-7 Response Writing Tasks (1 task from each of the documents)
-1 Pop Culture Reference Presentation (choose 1 pop-culture reference from the seven sections to present on; further information to be discussed at a later date in class)
You will be assessed on these tasks as we progress through the novel. You will be given notice before a section of work is to be evaluated. For example, I will tell you "in two days section 4 is due for evaluation". The rubric for assessment and evaluation is also posted below.
-2 Questions per chapter
-35 Vocabulary Words (choose 5 from each of the seven sections and use the word in a sentence to show it's meaning)
-7 Response Writing Tasks (1 task from each of the documents)
-1 Pop Culture Reference Presentation (choose 1 pop-culture reference from the seven sections to present on; further information to be discussed at a later date in class)
You will be assessed on these tasks as we progress through the novel. You will be given notice before a section of work is to be evaluated. For example, I will tell you "in two days section 4 is due for evaluation". The rubric for assessment and evaluation is also posted below.
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Pop culture reference mini presentation assignment
You are to choose one pop culture reference used in the novel Mindscan, research, reflect, then present. Presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes. Check out the Powerpoint document below for instructions and an example.
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sci-fi movie portfolio
Below you will find the documents associated with the Sci-Fi Movie Portfolio. You will choose the film you will study in class, however the list is posted here for your reference. The sample presentation shown in class as well as an additional presentation that highlights the instructions is posted below. The first word document includes the items you will need to complete (a hard copy handout was given to you in class). Don't forge to check out the two rubrics to see how you will be evaluated. Presentations will take place on June 4-7th, please don't forget to sign up for a presentation slot!
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