Friday - Period 4

Group A:  On your Weebly create subpages for each of the poems we have studied so far ('Then and Now' & 'Flies, Damn Flies and Ballistics', & 'Life Cycle').  For each poem answer the following questions in detail.

Group B:  You will begin looking at Bruce Dawe's poem, Life Cycle, that reflects on the fanaticism of AFL supporters. 

Thursday - Period 1

Group B:  On your Weebly create subpages for each of the poems we have studied so far ('Then and Now' & 'Flies, Damn Flies and Ballistics').  For each poem answer the following questions in detail.

Group A:  You will begin looking at Bruce Dawe's poem, Life Cycle, that reflects on the fanaticism of AFL supporters. 

Monday - Period 2 & Wednesday - Period 3

To consolidate what we have done so far we will take a look at the subject specific terminology list for this unit and clarify our understandings of the terms encountered to date.

Lean on Me - Principal Clark's Speech

We will start examining this speech through a word cloud to predict the tone and subject matter of the text.  Next, you will look at the transcript and annotate the techniques that you can identify.  Finally, you will complete the following on your Weebly:

1. SOAPS details
2. Tone of the speech - what attitude is being expressed by Principal Clark.  Explain your answer
3. Use of ethos, pathos, and/or logos - how is this developed?
4. A paragraph response to the question -  Evaluate the effectiveness of Principal Clark's speech in Lean On Me in achieving his purpose.

Tuesday - Period 3 & Thursday - Period 1

 

Inpendence Day Speech:

Continuing our work from last lesson, you will annotate your own personal copy of the speech.  We will look at how it is structured and the 'voices' it contains.

Once this is complete you will need to complete the following tasks on your Weebly:

1. Under the 'Rhetoric' tab create a new sub-page called 'Independence Day'.
2. Using 'SOAPS' describe each section.
3. Insert the video onto your page (locate the embed code from Youtube)
4. Underneath the video describe the structure
5. Describe the 'voices' contained in the speech.

Wednesday - Period 3

Group A:  Weebly - ethos, pathos and logos.  Understanding shown using a print advertisement under a sub-heading 'Ethos - Pathos - Logos'.
Group B:  Introduction to rhetorical devices (glossary)

Monday - Period 2

Group A:  introduction to rhetorical devices (glossary)
Group B:  Weebly - ethos, pathos and logos.  Understanding shown using a print advertisement under a sub-heading 'Ethos - Pathos - Logos'.

Tuesday - Period 3

To begin our study of rhetoric we will consider the relationships between each of the following elements:
COMMUNICATOR - AUDIENCE - AIM - PURPOSE - SUBJECT - MEDIUM - CONTEXT

Following discussion around these areas you need to:

1. Create a new page on your Weebly titled 'Rhetoric'
2. On that page write your definition of rhetoric
3. In point form detail your understanding of the relationships between the above elements

Friday - Period 5

Today you will receive and examine your Subject Specific Terminology and Report Criteria for Semester 1.

The remainder of the lesson will be spent setting up your Weebly ready for future lessons/tasks.  You need the password and userid given to you, and must log into http://students.weebly.com to begin.  Take the time to become familiar with the features of Weebly.

Wednesday - Period 3

Welcome to English in 2012.  We will begin this year with the following:

• Outline of what you will study this year
• A look at this blog and the Weebly you will complete your work on
• Set up the book you will keep this year
• If time, begin to look at our first unit on rhetoric

Tuesday - Period 2 & Wednesday - Period 5

Genre & Plot Features

Today we will continue our examination of genre and extend it to also look at plot features associated with each type of film.  We will examine the short film, 'Plot Device', that parody's the various film making styles we have come to expect in certain genres.


Then take a look at the 'Behind the Scenes' video to expand your knowledge and understanding of how some of these genre styles were made.

You will then complete the following:

1. A table that records the use of filmic techniques for each genre covered.
2. A paragraph in which you explain your understanding of genre and how they are created by filmmakers.

Week 10 Term 3

This week we will commence a film unit where we will revise and extend the film knowledge you have gained since Year 7.  If you intend to study in Years 11 & 12 this will be important preparation for you.  Tasks for this week:

Revision

1. Create a new page on your Weebly titled 'Film'
2. Insert the mind map below on this page.
3. Choose 10 terms from the mind map and below it make a list of your own definitions of these terms.

Genre

1. View a range of movie trailers as a class group and participate in discussion about what genre/s they belong to and the conventions used to indicate that genre.
2. Create a sub-page called 'Film Genre'
3. Select a movie trailer of your own choosing and embed it on this new page.  Below the video list the genre/s and the features used by the filmmaker from that genre.  (Record your answer in point form.)

Wednesday - Period 4

12 Angry Men - Setting

In today's lesson we will look at how playwright, Reginald Rose, uses the setting of the jury room in his play.  On your Weebly create a new page for the play and then place the photo to the right (found in our 'Classwork' folder).  Then underneath complete the following:

1. Make a list of words that describe the set and the mood created by the setting
2. Then in a paragraph explain how the confined setting of the jury room aggravates or creates the conflicts that arise in the play.

Wednesday - Period 4, Friday - Period 5 & Tuesday - Period 2

We will begin our look at 'Australian Voices' poetry by studying a poem of Mary Gilmore's - 'Old Botany Bay'.

This will involve:

• small group work during initial reading
• annotation of poem
• completion of deconstruction sheet
• Weebly responses (including research on Mary Gilmore and reading questions)

Finally ... we will brainstorm the 'unique view of Australia' that Gilmore presents in this poem.

Monday - Period 3

Assessment Task # 2 issued.

Today you will need to complete your Wallwisher brainstorm on 'what it is to be Australian'.  When you have completed this you will need to embed it on your Weebly.

Wednesday - Period 5

POETRY

Today we will begin our study of poetry by revising poetic terms on the glossary and mind map that is to be glued in your book.

Watch the video below and take note of the ideas that Anthony "K-Swift" expresses in his poem, "What is Poetry?".  On your Weebly (under a new tab titled 'Poetry'),  make a list of his answers using dot points.

Thursday - Period 2

Using the diagram below (from Tuesday's lesson) you will today write an outline of the identity features of 'The Gravedigger'.  You should have also put this diagram on your Weebly.

This needs to be written in paragraphs on your Weebly and SHOULD NOT simply RETELL the story, but describe the identity ideas throughout the text.  The diagram will help you - look at each part and write about what each part teaches us about identity.

Friday - Period 5 & Tuesday - Period 2

In these lessons we will read and respond to our next short story - 'Cinderella, Inc'.  In this story the author, Christopher Anvil, writes about a future time where we can physically transform ourselves through surgery to assume new and completely different physical identities.  This story raises the issue of how we (and others) perceive our identity based on our looks.

You will use the short story response questions in your book and post responses on your Weebly.

Monday - Period 3 & Wednesday - Period 4

Now that our initial activities for the beginning of the year are out of the way (spelling and comprehension tests, Weebly setup) we will be concentrating on the concept of 'identity'.

The PowerPoint we viewed gave us some basic ideas around identity.  We will look at a range of short stories that deal with different aspects of identity and look at the composer's message about identity.  Each will make comments about the importance of identity through the story they tell.

We will start by looking at Maria Nuttick's short story, Carpe Diem.  In this story an old woman, Bitsy, spends her day completely out of character.  For this, and all the texts we study, we will address the following questions:
1.      In no more than 3 sentences write a synopsis (outline) of the plot.  (What is the story about?)

2.     List the personal, social and cultural identity details of the protagonist (main character).  This can be done in point form.

3.     What words, phrases and sentences are in the text that describe or allow us to recognise the identity of the protagonist?

4.     Identify the language techniques in the examples you find for question 3.

5.     How does the composer want us to feel about the protagonist/antagonist?

6.    What lesson/s do we learn about ‘identity’ from this story?

Week 6 Lessons (Mon, Tues & Fri)

'The Running Man' - online study

• Please plan to attend the Father/Son Relationship Study tutorial with Mrs Lans during one of this week's lessons.
• Please make sure your blog posts (your own and the class blog) are up to date.
• You must ensure that you have made progress each week by attending to a suitable number of tasks and blog posts.
• Take a look at Task 5 to familiarise yourself with the essay question due at the end of this unit.
• Homework:  Please ensure you have completed your reading of the novel by Friday, 27/08/10.

Week 5 Lessons (Mon, Wed & Fri)

'The Running Man' - online study

• Please plan to attend the Genre Study tutorial with Mrs Lans during one of this week's lessons.
• Please make sure your blog posts (your own and the class blog) are up to date.
• You must ensure that you have made progress each week by attending to a suitable number of tasks and blog posts.
• Take a look at Task 5 to familiarise yourself with the essay question due at the end of this unit.
• Homework:  Please ensure you have read Chapters 10-13 by Friday, 20/08/10.