Welcome to our class webpage. This is a space where I can share valuable resources and class information with you. Be sure to check the class website weekly for additional resources and tools.
Independent Study Unit Groups
The Meetings:
This schedule is a rough copy... dates to be determined*
Monday, Mar 19 (preparation meeting) ISU Discussions will be on:
Monday, Mar 26
Monday, April 9
Monday, April 23
Monday May 7
Have each assigned role sheet complete BEFORE this class and be ready to discuss (This will be graded).
ISU PPT Meetings will be on:
Monday May 14
Monday May 21
Please bring your computer/laptop for PPT Meetings
ISU presentations will be the week before exams (DATE to be determined)
Powerpoint Planning:
You can even use this template, if you like, to start you powerpoint. However, be sure to customize it so we are not looking at the same slide for all 3 presentations.
COLLABORATION ISU presentations are just a few shork weeks away. In order to save time collaborating (working together) think about using a Google Group to work together on the SAME file in REAL-TIME. Have all your group members sign up for Google Groups before our Powerpoint Planning day and you will have more time to work on your project in class, leaving you with more time to play your favourite videogame (Hearthstone/Clash Royal/League of Legends), go shopping (winter coats!), or catch up on some much needed sleep!
FOCUS Remeber, you classmates have not read the same book as your group. Make your powerpoint interesting for them, include: a synopsis; pictures; relevant quotes to illustrate your points; questions to ask your peers (and answers if they do not know); BRIEF video clips (roughly 30 seconds);etc. Your presentations are 20-25 minutes (which averages out to 5 minutes a person), focus on the following areas:
Summarize the novel ( you could also include a plot diagram)
Introduce the context and cultural aspects of the Novel. When was it written? Introduce the Author. Describe what you think the Author is trying to say with this Novel (THEMES)
Introduce the characters (this is more interesting if you include pictures of the characters, descriptions and quotes that they say)
Introduce the Themes/Symbols (you can use graphic organizers, drawings,pictures, quotes and questions to make this more fun for your audience)
Click the book covers to see if there is a movie link provided*
The Giver
P2: Tim, Jason, Lai, and Katherine
The Outsiders
P3: Jyon, Kevin, and Leon
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
P2: Alan, Byron, Harvey, and Gavin P3: Aaron, Elva, Jason
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
P2: Ashley, Mike, and Kristen
Hello ENGL2D Period 2 and 3 classes! I have attached a copy of our class reading/resources list on the bottom of this page. You can click on all the hyperlinks to gain access to free books or to see prices of the ISU books. I have quoted prices from a major bookstore called Indigo (although I am sure you can find similarly priced books at other major bookstores like Chapters, or Coles). The closest Indigo to school is at the Scarborough Town Center Mall (click for a map/directions fron NOIC), directions are for taking the TTC bus (cost=$3.25).