Kosovo Assignment

History V
Ms. Boone
March 2008


Q: Should Kosovo be allowed to separate from Serbia and become an independent country?

Task:

Research the issue of Kosovo independence.
Examine the history of Serbia and Yugoslavia since Tito’s death.
Look closely at Slobodan Milosevic’s role in independence.
Conclude with your own opinion on what should be done to create a stable country.

Details:

500 words minimum
Good copy
Title page
Works cited (see English Manual for MLA guidelines)
Can include maps/photos but they must be integrated into the text with their relevance explained.
3 classes to research

DUE: Tuesday March 25th

Portfolio Self-Reflection

Writing Portfolio Self Evaluation
Secondary Cycle One
Ms. Boone


After you have completed your piece of writing for your Portfolio, take time to reflect on your process and final product. Write a self-evaluation of your work (use complete sentences please) which includes answers to the following:


□ What part of your process or product do you want your teacher to notice? What is your greatest success?
□ What was your biggest challenge? What part did you have to think about carefully?
□ Describe the characteristics of your chosen form and the writing techniques that you have used.
□ How does this piece show your growth as a writer this term?
□ How did you use the rubric to assist you?


Your self-evaluation must be stapled to the front of your good copy. It should have your name and date written on it. It must be written in blue/or black ink like your good copy but it will not be marked for spelling or grammar, just your ideas.

Minimum 150 words.

Cycle Two/Year One Reading Journals

• English Language Arts
  Secondary Cycle 2
  Ms. Boone
  
  
  Reading Journals:
  Reads and Responds to Written Texts Competency
  
  
  Starting this term, students will be expected to maintain a Reading Journal that will reflect their interaction with texts they read independently. It is expected that all students will read each week outside of class English books of their own choosing. They may borrow books from school or the public library.
  
  In the journal, students should try to make connections between what they read and their own lives. It is important as well that students not simply summarize the texts but comment on likes/dislikes, writer’s techniques, etc.
  
  The Reading Journal will not be evaluated for writing skills: grammar and spelling don’t count BUT errors cannot get in the way of understanding. Neatness will count.
  
  Each journal entry must have: the date, number of pages read, the title of the text and the author’s name. Journals will be handed in each Day 8 of the cycle. Each student must have a notebook for their journal entries; it is very important that they be able to see their entries in order spread over time at the end of the year.
  
  ***Each journal entry must be 150 words minimum.***
  
  
  Students must demonstrate their developing expertise as a reader by:
  
  
• Identifying and explaining significant ideas in the text
• Making connections to other texts
• Making connections to own experiences
• Making connections to world or media
• Examining writer’s techniques (i.e. point of view, characterization, plot, setting, symbolism, foreshadowing, humor, horror, etc.)
• Discussing own strategies for reading and making sense of a text

Cycle One Reading Journals

Reading Journals:
Reads and Responds to Written Texts Competency

This year students will be expected to maintain a Reading Journal that will reflect their interaction with texts they read independently. It is expected that all students will read each week outside of class English books of their own choosing. They may borrow books from school or the public library.

In the journal, students should try to make connections between what they read and their own lives. It is important as well that students not simply summarize the texts but comment on likes/dislikes, writer’s techniques, etc.

The Reading Journal will not be evaluated for writing skills: grammar and spelling don’t count BUT errors cannot get in the way of understanding. Neatness will count.

Each journal entry must have: the date, number of pages read, the title of the text and the author’s name. Journals will be handed in each Day 1 of the cycle and must be signed by a parent/guardian.

***Each journal entry must be 150 words minimum.***

The following is a list of beginning sentences that are useful in helping students start a reading journal:

I like/dislike this idea because...
This character reminds me of someone I know because...
This character reminds me of myself because...
This character is like [name of character] in [title of work] because...
I think this setting is important because...
This scene reminds me of a similar scene in...
I like/dislike this writing because...
This section is particularly effective because...
The ideas here remind me of the ideas in [title of work] because...
This incident reminds me of a similar situation in my own life. It happened when...

Othello Soundtrack

Soundtrack for Othello
Sec V English
Ms. Boone
Term III 2008

Tasks:
Ø Record on CD a soundtrack for Othello to illustrate the various themes or topics
Ø Design the CD case
Ø Write a paper explaining your choices (refer to policy on submitting assignments)
Ø Please submit CD and paper in a pocket folder

Presentation:
You will be asked to select your favorite song and present it to the class with a brief explanation as to how it fits into the play.

Assessment:
See rubrics for details. Please read over carefully to be certain that all criteria are met.

Due Date:
Monday April 7th CD and paper must be handed in. Presentations will start Tuesday April 8th.

Weighting:
30% of Term III

The computer lab has a CD burner which I will make available to students who do not have access to one at home. Students may come to recuperation on Day 3 & Day 8 to use the computer lab, please see me ahead of time to schedule.

CD/MP3 players will be permitted in class while working on the assignment however this is a privilege that will be taken away if time is being wasted.

Helpful Hint:
Do not glue a label to your CD; you must use the proper CD label you buy or your CD will not play. Trust me…

Taming of the Shrew Soundtrack

Soundtrack for Taming of the Shrew
Sec III/IV English
Ms. Boone
Term III 2008

Tasks:
Ø Record on CD a soundtrack for Taming of the Shrew to illustrate the various themes or topics
Ø Design the CD case
Ø Write a paper explaining your choices (refer to policy on submitting assignments)
Ø Please submit CD and paper in a pocket folder

Presentation:
You will be asked to select your favorite song and present it to the class with a brief explanation as to how it fits into the play.

Assessment:
See rubrics for details. Please read over carefully to be certain that all criteria are met.

Due Date:
Thursday April 3rd CD and paper must be handed in. Presentations will start Wednesday April 9th.

Weighting:
30% of Term III

The computer lab has a CD burner which I will make available to students who do not have access to one at home. Students may come to recuperation on Day 3 & Day 8 to use the computer lab, please see me ahead of time to schedule.

CD/MP3 players will be permitted in class while working on the assignment however this is a privilege that will be taken away if time is being wasted.

Helpful Hint:
Do not glue a label to your CD; you must use the proper CD label you buy or your CD will not play. Trust me…

Music Video Project

Secondary Cycle One
Term 3 Multi-Media Project
English
Ms. Boone

Create your own music video
TASK:
Create a video with Windows Movie Maker to go with a song you choose (to be approved by me). Your video must reflect the meaning of the song’s lyrics but should be as creative as possible. It can include still photos and original video clips. This project can be done alone or with a partner.


Project Details:

□ Song lyrics and brief written description (3 sentences) of meaning must be handed in before starting for approval
□ Video must show editing
□ Video must use effects
□ Video must include Titles and credits
□ A written self-reflection must be handed in at conclusion of project explaining the image choices and how they reflect what is happening in the song. (250 words)

DUE: Friday April 4th

Grad Spaghetti Supper

Ski Day 2008