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ENG 3C English
Instructor: Mr. Rob D'Alessio
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college
Class Announcements
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Test Thursday
There will be a test Thursday on The 5 People You Meet in Heaven and Dead Poets Society (hard copy test review distributed in class Tuesday).
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The 5 People You Meet in Heaven
-The audio book can be found on YouTube, simply type: "The 5 People You Meet in Heaven,"
-The PDF can be found in course files and can be found on Google by typing: "The 5 People You Meet in Heaven PDF"
-We finished reading the novel in class today (Nov.14th). Recap: 1st person: Blue Man, first lesson: All lives are connected thus no life is a waste; 2nd person: The Captain, second lesson: … -
Mixed Cameo directions
Individually or with a partner, take your cameo(s) from Nov. 8th and turn it into a colorful 3-6 panel graphic novel comic strip. You must make use of at least one close-up, two dialogue bubbles, one thought bubble.
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Test Review
-Expository essay (define) (see handout
-5 People You Meet in Heaven (Eddie, Blue Man, "first lesson", The Captain, the second lesson, Nikki, who is the "third person"
-fake news (see handout)
-theme (see handout)
-Monster Are Due on Maple Street
-Goliath/Adam's Rib
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Short Story prezis
https://prezi.com/ozid-2qyjs8k/elements-of-a-short-story/
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https://prezi.com/4otjx-8xs-oq/short-story-unit/ -
short story details
have 3 or more characters
-have 2 or more settings
-have at least 1 theme
-have dialogue
-have conflict (man v. man; himself; nature; technology; society; God/supernatural)
-have rising action and climax
-use literary devices
-2-15 pages
-can be based on true story; allegory (eg. biblical), your life, character/book/song/poem/film/TV show, place; event; phenomenon
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review
POP QUIZ REVIEW
-Why was Simone named Simone?
Name one thing Victor did to try and ruin the “career” of Simone.
Name two of the three types of Fake News.
Give an example of fake news
In “The Brunswick Affair” why did Jenny buy 6 cans of dog food if she didn’t own a dog?
In “The Veldt” why did the children get upset at their parents?
main message or idea or theme in one of the … -
Pop Quiz
There will be a pop quiz Friday. No further reminders will be given. No outline will be given. You may come and see teacher on your own to get an outline.
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Week of Oct.10
1. Superman's Song video and Superman's Song handout and questions; clips: "The Bronswick Affiar" and "The Veldt", and "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street", lesson on "Fake News."
2. Between the Lines handout and questions
3. questions from last week's handout con't
4. film: Simone
5. Ad Project (Scroll down for instructions)
overdue: opinion essay; Mice and Men questions; Million Dollar …
Class Files
Discussion Topics
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Peace
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 9/18/2013 6:41:00 AMDo you think peace in the world is possible? Explain. -
OPEN LINE OPEN TOPIC
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 7/10/2012 4:01:00 PMAnyting you want to talk about that relates to what we have debated (or class content or links etc). This "chat" is currently open to ENG3U, ENG4C, IDC4O, HZT4U, CPW4U, ENG1D, and CLU3M (eg. Interpret the quote: "Some laws are better than others.") (Eg." I just saw the Hunger Games. Like the book it is based on, it is a philosophical and political film and it is a dystopia film. Here, you can share your thoughts, keeping in mind that the film has drawn varying interpretations for its political overtones, including arguments in favor of left-wing, right-wing, and libertarian viewpoints. The film displays a general distrust of government, regardless of the audience's political party affiliation. Some viewers formed an opinion about The Hunger Games as a parable of the Occupy Wall Street activity. The top 1% richest people in the world have more money than the bottom 95% put together! Collins doesn't use the terms 1% and 99% percent, but it's clear that those in the Capitol are members of the 1% and everyone in the Panem districts is part of the 99..." -
General Politics
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/26/2012 12:11:00 PMGeneral political debate -
LINKS discussion
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/26/2012 5:53:00 AMPost general comments and questions to links posted, or share new links, or report dead links. -
TV commercials
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/14/2012 7:47:19 AMWe have talked about subliminal suggestions in class and noted how commercials reinforce the idea that the viewer is deficient in something, which sends a negative message to people who are typically in a hyper-suggestible state while watching TV. In this context, is it true that "we are our own worst enemies," and if so do we have to rise above all this negative programming? Comment: -
General discussion
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/6/2012 2:05:00 PMOPEN LINE OPEN TOPIC ANYTHING YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT.
EXAMPLES:
1) How does power corrupt people?
2) How does superstition affect human behaviour?
3) How can appearences be different from reality? What influences our perceptions?
4) Do you think that Shakespeare's plays are still relevant for today's audiences? Is Shakespeare something that should continue to be taught in high school? Give your reasons for or against these questions. If you think Shakespeare should no longer be taught, provide what you think to be a suitable alternative.5)Technology has developed, and has changed our society and lifestyles, drastically over the last two decades. What impact has technology had on literacy? In your opinion, has it enhanced your literacy skills or detracted from them? How has access to information changed the way you think and learn? Do websites like Wikipedia impede or encourage learning? Should our definition of literacy change as our definition of communication changes?
6)Pick a character from a novel, play, short story or poem and either:
a) Describe how you connect personally with this character, either through their character traits or your own life experiences;
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The Best of Times
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/6/2012 2:04:13 PMIn Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities, it begins with one of the most famous lines in English literature: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."
Looking at current events, what would you describe as being some of the best times and the worst times for our society, or for our world? -
Eat The Rich
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/6/2012 2:01:40 PMThe title of this discussion comes from the Aerosmith song by the same name but more to the point, check out the article in the link below (facsinating studies on lower concept of ethics amoung rich people) This discussion is open to all classes but keep in mind that many business people have literally said, "Greed is good"? This topic particularily works with ENG3C (re: 'Of Mice and Men') certainly. As well, ENG3U (Re: 'Macbeth'). It's all about greed/ambition. : http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/health/rich-more-unethical/index.html?hpt=hp_bn10
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Are you fed up with the prices of snacks at the movie theatre?
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 3/6/2012 12:23:56 PMAre you fed up with the prices of snacks at the movie theatre? One man is SUING AMC theatres... -
Debate: What's better? The movie or the book? Give your opinion and feel free to give examples with details for comparisons...
Posted by Rob D'Alessio on 9/1/2009 3:43:00 PMDebate: What's better? The movie or the book? Give your opinion and feel free to give examples with details for comparisons...
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