80/20 Project Day!

• Before we start on our projects, I want you to watch this five minute video.  It comes out of something we were discussing the other day.  How many people here think that they tell lies?  Each day? Hour?  Minute?  Do you ever tell lies to yourself?  What are they?

• How can you use the link between deception and art in your project?  I challenge you to create something truly original and, dare I say it, deceptive!
• By the end of the class, I want to have a really good idea of what each person/group is working on.  We only have 3 or so Day 2 Fridays left, so think of something "SMART" to complete.  Also, this may be something you could be working on at home if you've completed everything else (maybe only 10-15 mins/day).

Theories of Relativity Day 16

• A reminder of how you'll be marked on the Reader Response Journals: (Reader Response Journal x 9 for 90 marks) + (Title Page for 10 marks) = 100 marks.
• Reminder/review of the Title Page criteria.  Specifics: clear title; at least four references from the novel (quotes, sayings, theories, etc.), plus one drawing of some sort; neat; colour.
• Quick class discussion on what happened at the end of chapter 23 (at the end of chapter 22, Dylan was jumped by Lurch and the four Bandana Kids).
• Teacher reads chapter 24 out loud (p. 201-210).
• Students continue working on Reader Response Journal #8, due Tuesday, April 3rd.
• The whole Reader Response Journal Package will be due Thursday, April 12th.

Theories of Relativity Day 15

• (Reader Response Journal x 9 for 90 marks) + (Title Page for 10 marks) = 100 marks.
• Review of Title Page criteria.  Specifics: clear title; at least four references from the novel (quotes, sayings, theories, etc.), plus one drawing of some sort; neat; colour.
• Mr. Mac reads chapter 22.
• Students read chapter 23 and begin working on Reader Response Journal #8, due April 3rd.

Theories of Relativity Day 14

• Book count - are we missing any?
• Mr. Mac reads chapters 19-20.  Students are to read chapter 21 individually, then start working on Reader Response Journal #7, due March 29th.
• At 1:30 pm or so, we'll watch the last 20 minutes of the KONY 2012 video.  Thoughts on this topic? 

Have a great Spring Break - no additional homework, but maybe use this time to get caught up on any missing assignments!

Theories of Relativity Day 13

• Mr. Mac reads chapter 18, then students begin working on Reader Response Journal #6 (chapters 16-18) due March 15th.
• Review the homework page to clarify due dates, etc.

Theories of Relativity Day 12

• Mr. Mac reads chapter 16 and 17, then students begin working on Reader Response Journal #6 (chapters 16-18) due March 15th.

Theories of Relativity Day 11

Theories of Relativity:

• What was going on in the novel the last time we met?
• Mr. Mac reads chapter 15.
• Students work on Reader Response Journal #5 (for chapters 13-15).  Would anyone like to share an entry they've completed?

Theories of Relativity Day 10

• Because today is a shortened day, this class will look mainly like a "work" block (very little lecturing). 
• Students are to read chapters 13 and 14 and get started on their fifth Reader Response Journal.  Examples from the booklet reviewed again for clarity.  Questions or comments on the book or the journalling?