Grade+10+English

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 * **On this page you can find more information about what we're studying this year in English.**
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 * In 2009/10, I am teaching two Grade 10 Academic English courses in Semester 1 at Albert Campbell, ENG-2D1-11 and ENG-2D1-12. There is a common course outline for both classes, available here in a revised version:

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//SEPTEMBER... Theme of the Month: "Surviving Conflict"//
=** Short Story Unit** (click for extra material)=

**__Journal Entry # 1__: These stories deal with ideas of conflict, both familial and societal. Can you relate to this theme? What is a battle or conflict that you have to fight in your own life?**
. =** Film Study Unit** (click for extra material)=

**__Group Work__: Create and present a poster focusing on one of the main characters. When did they reach their __turning point__ in the film?**
===**__Assessment__: Character Study - "Before & After." Choose a main character from the film. Describe, in two paragraphs, the differences you observed between the character's attitude and beliefs at the beginning of the film, compared to their state of mind at the end of the film.**===

**__Film__: Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands"**
===**__Journal Entry # 3__: The real-life cases of Caster Semenya and Oscar Pistorius, and the fictional account of Edward Scissorhands, all relate to the theme of differences in our society. In your opinion, is true equity possible in our school and in our society, for those who are considered "different"?**===

__Film:__ Baz Luhrmann's //Romeo + Juliet//
===__Group Work__: Work together to create summaries and extract key quotations from Acts I, II and III. In groups assigned by the teacher, present scenes from Acts II and III for the class as a practice grade for your formal presentation assessment. __Assessment__: Choice of two options. [OPTION 1]: __Memorize__ and present a KEY SCENE from Romeo & Juliet as a dramatic monologue (2:00 in length), or a duologue (4:00 in length, presented with a partner). You may use the original Shakespearean text, or you may translate the text into modern English. [OPTION 2]: Individually, prepare and present a formal speech on a key issue or theme in the play. The speech should be memorized as much as possible, show evidence of research, and be 3:00 in length. Consult with the teacher to finalize your topic.=== ===__Journal Entry # 4__: Write a one-page reflection on ONE of the recent activities undertaken in English class: (a) your opinion on the Shakespeare workshop we attended on Monday, November 9th; (b) your opinion on Remembrance Day; the assembly, the music video shown in class; your own thoughts; (c) your opinion on the film version we viewed of Romeo & Juliet (the 1996 Baz Luhrmann version).===