Greetings all! Here's today's plan.

I will check this blog throughout the day. If you have any questions, email me jrogers@sd38.bc.ca

English 9
Unfortunately we don't have access to the laptop or iPad carts today. Use your electronic devices and brainstorming to work on your Worldview presentations. As an inquiry you have several choices as to how you will present. Here are some guiding questions to think about as you decide on your object, and what you will talk about in front of the class:

1. How does your symbol represent your worldview?
2. Explain the history and significance of your symbol.
3. How does your symbol represent the culture/values of your family, or where you are from?
4. Is there a story about your family that the symbol reminds you of?

These presentations won't be long - 3-5 minutes each. Here's what I'll be looking for:

• Speaking in front of an audience: clarity, volume, pacing.
• How effectively do you explain the elements of your symbol using the traits/characteristics and values/culture of your family?
• Does your visual component (PowerPoint, Prezi, or any of the options we discussed in class this week) present your visual and interpretation clearly?
• What will you add to the presentation? Tell a story that the symbol reminded you of? Is there a story behind the object itself?

English 12
Take some time today to work on your first creative assignment - the Narrative Response to Omelas.

On Friday, we'll have the ipad cart, so we can put a bit more time into our presentations then. The priority today should be on developing your creative responses to Omelas. If your response is in good shape, you could work with your group on the presentations. The first presentation should on Wednesday next week.

Link to the example PPT for short stories is coming!