Language Arts
~ read 20 min, and use log to record reading
We have began a class project called "Create a Magazine". This is the handout I passed out.
CREATE A MAGAZINE! – Due June 11; completed projects will not be accepted after June 16.
As our final class project, each student will create a magazine. The student may choose any virtually topic that interests them: sports, movies, hobbies, animals, TV, history, etc. I will not accept any work I would consider too violent.
We will be working on these elements in class, but sometimes the work may need to be completed at home. The final project needs to be in a clear, transparent folder. The minimum requirements for this project are listed below. This chart is the marking scheme for this project.
ELEMENT MARK
Cover page – full-colour, title, related illustration /5
Table of contents – correct order and page numbers /5
Editorial – opinion-based /10
Letter to the editor – persuasive or friendly letter /15
Non-fiction Article #1 – relating to magazine topic /10
Non-fiction Article #2 – also relating to magazine topic /10
Advertisement – trying to sell something related to topic /5
Fiction story – 5-paragraph story related to topic /15
Poem #1 (Acrostic) /5
Poem #2 – rhyme, free verse, limerick, or some other form /10
Presentation and Conventions – transparent cover, headlines, spelling, font, neatness, etc.
/10
TOTAL /100
Editorial - overdue
Next week's assignment, due Tuesday May 25, is writing a letter to the editor. This is the handout I passed out on Monday:
WRITING A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A letter to an editor of a newspaper or magazine is a way to get your thoughts heard by a large group of people. You may have read an article about a current event that is of interest to you. You can write your thoughts on the subject in a letter to the editor. If the editor thinks your letter makes a good point, he or she may publish it in the next issue.
For this assignment, you are to pretend you are a reader of the magazine that you are creating.
Make sure your letter has the following:
- Date
- Salutation or Greeting ("Dear Editor,")
- Opening Mention the article to which you are responding. State your position on the issue.
- Body This is the main part of the letter in which you will try to persuade your readers of your point of view. Be sure to provide evidence that supports your arguments. You should also mention some arguments against your position. Explain why these arguments aren't convincing. Because you want your letter to be printed in the paper, you should try to be brief. A short and direct letter will hold your audience's attention better than a long and rambling one.
- Conclusion End your letter with a paragraph that summarizes your arguments. Your final sentence should rephrase your main point in a powerful way.
- Your signature
Editing
Read your letter to the editor over, and ask these questions:
~Does the letter clearly state the article and subject you are writing about?
~Does the letter persuade the reader of your point of view?
~Does your letter discuss the arguments of people who would disagree with your point of view?
~How do you feel when you read the letter? Is it how you wanted the person reading the letter to feel?
You should also edit your work by checking:
~Spelling: make sure all words are spelled correctly.
~Format: make sure that the date, salutation, body, closing and signature are in the correct places on the page.
6 Science
Students should study notes and handouts. There will be a short quiz next week on Wednesday. It will cover Bernouilli's Principle and the 4 forces of flight.
McQuaid Art
Art History Project for Spring 2010 - First Assigned April 12, edited April 19
There are only 3 classes left for this project, so students who have not made use of class time will need to work on this at home.
Your assignment is to create a powerpoint about a famous artist, which will be presented in class. The list of choices will be a sign-up sheet on the board. If you have another artist in mind, let Mr. Cook know who you would like to present. You will be given several classes to work on this project, but you may need to do work outside of regular class time.
Your powerpoint must be at least 12 slides, and must include all of these questions:
1. A title page containing the title and your name
2. A picture of your artist.
3. A brief biography of your artist. When and where were they born? Who were their parents? Did they have siblings? Where did they live? Where did they go to school? What kind of artist were they (what style)? If they are not still living, when did they die? And so on…
4. Why or how did your artist begin painting/drawing/sculpting/taking photos? What were their influences?
5. How many different works of art has your artist produced? Give some examples.
6. List 5 other interesting facts you have learned about your artist.
7. Why do you think your artist is so famous? Do you think they will be famous for a long time? Why or why not?
8. In your own words, describe your honest thoughts about this artist and their work. Do you like them? Provide details to support your arguments.
9. If you could ask your artist 5 questions, what would they be?
10. Choose your favourite piece of their work and provide a picture. Knowing what you know about your artist, write a short journal entry from their point of view about this piece. What do you think they would say about it?
This project will be worth 50% of your final Art grade for the year, so do your best. You will be marked on completing all 10 required components, as well as neatness, original thoughts, understanding of the material, and class presentation. You must not copy and paste from websites; the words must be your own.
Due Date: May 31
NOTE: If your school laptop is too slow to work well, you may research this project by using books in the library. All components are still required. Or, you may work at home on this project, and bring it in on the assigned day.
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