Week Ending Nov. 29

I do not see the students until next Tues., homework for Tues includes the following:
* Read up to Chapter 6 in Invitation to the Game
* Complete question sheet for Invitation to the Game,(handed out in class) and be prepared for for discussion
* Continue reading in your independent novels

Fri. Nov. 22

Students spent 20 min reading their independent novels. The next assignment for this book is the introduce the main character by describing their personality traits. We learn about characters in three ways...by what they say, by what they do or by what others say about them.Using this knowledge, make inferences about your character or draw conclusions from the information presented. ( notes were put on the board in class)

NEW ASSIGNMENT #1: character sketch of the main character in your  independent novel.

We continued reading Invitation to the Game in class.

Week ending Nov. 21

This week we read up to page 18 in class....and I hate to inform you but Quinn managed to sneak out a book and has already read to page 40! In student's notes for the novel should be the following:

• a title page with an image and a title of the book, coloured
• a paragraph on the setting of the novel focused on time, place, physical description...this should be added to as we move through the novel
• a list of characters with character descriptions for each character we have met so far....this should also be added to as well.

Invitation to the Game

We have picked up our novels from the library and completed a pre-reading activity. Students were asked to predict what the story might be about by looking at the cover of the novel. After this, students had to make up three questions that they wanted to know about the novel. Today, we discussed these questions in class and students asked some very thoughtful and perceptive questions. The last task for students was to discuss the concept of FREEDOM. What does freedom look like, or not look like to them. We then went on to take notes on Setting  and discuss.

Assignment: Using the student's independent novel they are currently reading, they should write a 1 paragraph description of the setting in their book.

Note: Students who have still not handed in Rudy Questions....do some homework!

Week of Nov. 11-15

Last week we watched the film Rudy which has a very strong message about believing in your dreams and working toward them. Students were to complete the following question sheet. The questions should have been handed in today, Tues. Nov. 12. Students have been given ample class time to complete. Late work will have a mark deducted.

Rudy Film Sheet

All answers should be in full sentences.

1. Why is the first scene significant to the theme of the entire film.
2. Describe the kind of football player Rudy was.
3. Do you agree or disagree with Rudy's teacher when he says, “the problem with dreamers is they are usually not doers.” Back up your opinion with proof from the story.
4. Who were the people who helped keep Rudy's dream alive....and explain how they did this?
5. Who were the people who tried to squash Rudy's dream and how did they do this?
6. Why would Rudy be considered a resilient character?
7. What event caused Rudy to change the path his life was on?
8. What learning disability did Rudy have? Explain how this disability affected his learning? How did he overcome his disability?
9. How did Rudy inspire his teammates?

10. Write a one paragraph character description of Rudy using examples from his life to back up your character descriptors. Example: Rudy was a very determined individual, this was shown by the way he never gave up his dream to go to Notre Dame and play football. You should include 5 character traits and 5 examples of these traits.
( Question 10 is worth 10 marks and should be handed in typed up on a separate sheet of paper)

Tues Nov. 12: The following work was assigned and students will have a homework check on Thurs.

• Predict what you think Invitation to the Game might be about based on the cover art of the book
• What 3 questions would ask about the book, based on the title.
• Describe what freedom looks/feels like to you. ( point form is OK here)
• Begin a title page for this novel study
• Sign out your book from the library and put in the bin in the classroom.