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Posted: February 14, 2012

Broadcast Journalism Discussion- Newspapers History 112- Students will work on worksheet #1- The French revolution. The causes of the revolution 1 Assignment. Students choose an extension exercise and finish their worksheet. Law 120- Looking at a controversial law case and follow the write up below. Write a summary of a controversial law case. (Who is involved, what happened, witnesses, evidence and any other important information. DO NOT GIVE ME THE OUTCOME OF THE CASE) Identify the category of law- through your notes. Choose on side and argue your case (Use 3 credible sources, cite sources) Finally at the end tell me the outcome.
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Posted: February 13, 2012

 Broadcast Journalism How to write a newspaper article.                                                                                                Students will be given a copy of the inverted pyramid. From this students will learn about writing the lead for a story. Discussion- what makes a good story. Brainstorm ideas for good stories in our community. (10 minutes)  Writing a lead- PowerPoint posted on the website. How to write a lead and examples of good leads.? (Continue story writing)- The 5 Ws 1H. Conclusion and title. History 120 Students will work on worksheet #1- The French revolution. The causes of the revolution 1 Assignment. Students will have their choice of doing either extension or answering the questions.   Law 120- Complete all Notes on the category of Laws. Discuss Law cases. Students are to  bring court cases to class. In each of the court case we will discuss who the Plaintiff and defendants are, what were the violations and potential outcomes. Teacher will also try to have students understand that some cases can be controversial.
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Posted: February 9, 2012

Broadcast Journalism- Students work to finish their timeline of News. The students are to highlight at least 10 turning points of news. These would be the major achievements that help develop the news that we have today. (10 marks) Students will also highlight the way in which we get our news today (5 marks) and display the information in a creative way. (5 marks) Due first thing tomorrow. History 112- Students will begin watching the History Channel video on the French revolution. Students should take notes on the video, trying to find the four elelments of the French revolution: The New ideas, the social conflict, political conflicts and economic condition. Law120- Students will present their rules for the classroom to the teacher and determine how the class will be conducted. The students will also prepare for their quiz for tomorrow. Page 38-40- categories of laws. Divide into 4 groups- read section, explain the category and the case, answering the case questions.

Posted: February 8, 2012

Broadcast Journalism:- Students will build a graph, timeline or chart that explains the evolution of news. Begin with the earliest forms of news and chart the timeline to changes along with technology and media outlets. Essentially you are charting how news began and all the avenues it developed in.  History 112- Look at an event around the world, a revolution happening as identify these specific areas. Teacher will give students a chart. Look for one example around the world, and identify the 4 areas of a revolution. We will then compare a modern revolution to the French Revolution. Please use other credible websites to support your answer. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-prot...   Law 120- Influences on Canadian Law - students will discuss law cases and the result of those cases based on pass law practices. We will develop rules to govern our class and build a class constitution. Students will divide up into groups- they will then draft rules and consequences.  Then a representative from each group will go to another group and discuss their rules. They need to follow the amendment formula for changing the constitution. We will draft rules to govern: Marking- Quizzes/ Tests/ Homework/ Projects/ Case studies/ Presentations/ Final exam Class Participation (Classmarks)- Discussion/Note-taking/Computer use/work ethic Course work- What should the course look like? What do you want to know? Responsibility of the teacher and student.- What about late work? Incomplete work? Classroom environment- Speaking and listening/ respectfulness/ socratic circles/ groupwork The students will then make an argument for each of the sections and rules will be drafted.   

Posted: February 7, 2012

Broadcast Journalism:- Students will build a graph, timeline or chart that explains the evolution of news. Begin with the earliest forms of news and chart the timeline to changes along with technology and media outlets. Essentially you are charting how news began and all the avenues it developed in. History 112- Look at an event around the world, a revolution happening as identify these specific areas. Teacher will give students a chart. Look for one example around the world, and identify the 4 areas of a revolution. We will then compare a modern revolution to the French Revolution. Law 120- Influences on Canadian Law Class discussion on how do these things influence Canadian Law. What factors remain and which are different. (20 Minutes)- Students will break up into groups to explain the following: Read pages 24-30 Feudal Law Common Law Legal Law Aboriginal Law Trials- Ordeal/ Fire/ Oath Rule of Law Habeas Corpus  Students will then work through definitions list for chapter 1.  

Posted: February 6, 2012

Period #1- Broadcast Journalism.- Students will begin their 400 word autobiography today.  Post secondary institutions and other programs may want you to include in your application an autobiograpgy. That way they get to know you before an interview.This piece of writng should focus on an overall sketch of one's life.Here are some guidelines for writing an autobiogarphy sketch: Write your autobiography in first person. Write it like a story, not like a resume. You may include such things as:Family backgroundActivitiesOrganizations and clubsHonorsInterests and hobbiesChurch related activitiesSignificant events in your life/ inspirations                                                                                                                         Future aspirations. Period #3- History 112- History is happening all around us. Everyday people all over the world are creating History. Change happens and this creates History. “Brainstorm the term revolution- Can you think about revolutions happening around our world today?  Four concepts to discuss: (Notes) 1.      New Ideas 2.      Social conflicts 3.      Political Factors 4.      Economic conditions Period #4&6- Law 120- Historical Root of law- Hammurabi's code of laws/Napoleonic Code. Activity #2: Historical Roots of Law. Brainstorm what you know about modern laws. Equality discussed.         

Posted: February 3, 2012

Period #1- Broadcast Journalism- Morning announcements introduced- students will learn about how the school conducts their morning announcements and understand what software and procedure to follow. Teacher will make up an announcement chart. Students will take turns doing announcements. Read the interview link and begin extension assignment.  assignment__1.doc ( Autobiography due.) Period #3-History 112- Historical thinking concepts/ Text book treasure hunt. Period #4&6- Law 120-   Discuss survival code. Rules vs Laws. rules developed for law class. Importance of rules and laws. Historical Root of law- Hammurabi's code of laws/Napoleonic Code. Activity #2: Historical Roots of Law.   

Posted: January 31, 2012

Period 1 - Broadcast Journalism -  Finish interviews and start interview assignment__1.doc broadcast_journalism_120_2010_gopee.doc Period #3- History 112- Students will overview the course outline. Historical thinking concepts outlined. Text book introduced- Students will complete assignment # 1- Text book scavenger hunt. Success in the course will mean that students have a flash drive for backing up their work, as well as a notebook for all class notes and assignments. Period #4&6 - LAW 120-  Course overview discussed. Two sides to every story (True story of the three little Pigs) Students brainstormed about their expectations for the class. Activity #1- The Survivor Island Legal Code.

Posted: January 11, 2012

Period #1- Theatre Arts- storyboarding is about creating a timeline for filmimg. It is guide for filming, this means you will not spend time wasted on needless footage. Develop script and storyboard over the next two days. storyboard sheets and film critique assignment due on Wednesday January 18th, 2012. Students will build and effective storyboard for their video project. Period #3 and 6- LAW 120- Quiz tomorrow on Civil law on Monday. have students watch an episode of the first 48. If Taylor brings her movie, they can watch it over the next couple of days. Have them finish their definitions as well.I will do the below section on Monday.1/2 of class- finishing up civil law- Alternative Dispute Resolutions- Negotiation/ Mediation/ Arbitration Circle sentencing. Pages 358-359. Putting it all together discussion of Civil cases. Each table will have an envelope and in it they will find the case they will represent the plaintiffs and defendants .Students will spend the remainder of the class studying for the quiz tomorrow. Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. all projects need to be completed by end of week. EXTENTION: We have explored film-challenges - Film challenge extension option.
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Posted: January 11, 2012

  Period #1- Theatre Arts- Students work on outline of script. They will need to have a good storyline, jobs for each member of the group and a list of all materials for production of the film.  Period #3 and 6- LAW 120- Making sense of civil judicial terms. Financial compensation cases-  Civil remedies- Pecuniary and non-pecuniary cases. What factors influences the courts decisions. Injunctions/ labour laws. Pages 346-354 Students who are finished their definitions will work in pairs to find information on civil law cases: Find 3 Civil cases- A case where compensation was awarded because of physical damages. (Canadian) A case where compensation was awarded for aggravated damages. (Canadian) A silly civil case- a lawsuit that does not make sense. Either Canadian or American) For each of the cases write a summary of the case study. Explain the sides of bothe the plaintiff and defendant (what would be their aurgument) and the result of the case. Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. all projects need to be completed by end of week. EXTENTION: We have explored film-challenges - Film challenge extension option.

Posted: January 9, 2012

Period #1- Theatre Arts- Emotion recall/ method acting. Final film assignment. CUTE awards and Atlantic film competition.  Period #3 and 6- LAW 120- Complete definitions. What is jurisdiction? What court hears what cases? Page 350 questions 1-5 Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. all projects need to be completed by end of week. EXTENTION: We have explored film-challenges - Film challenge extension  option.  
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Posted: January 9, 2012

Period #1- Theatre Arts- Stanislavski's "magic if" theory- emotion recall and the actor.  Period #3- LAW 120- Civil Law page 336 text.- Discussion of civil cases- public and private. Categories of Law page 337. Question 8 page 361 litigants plaintiff Defendant Litigation Damages claims writ of summons Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. This activity is designed to develop your awareness of the various sounds that can be found in different environments- Sounds are often taken for granted and never really listened to. We hear but fail to listen. Create an environment of sound. These are often used in background tracks to create an atmosphere for the listener. Choose a place (Classroom, workshop, playground ect.) Imagine all the sounds that fill this area and produce and audio piece that mimics this place. In other words create the scene through sound. ·          Must be at least 2-3 minutes in length ·          Use at least 10 different Multitracks (effects, loops) Remember this may be a creative soundscape- you may develop a soundscape that is not within our normal environment. EXTENTION: We have explored how sounds can create a picture. They develop the environment. This assignment asks you to reverse the understanding of sound by choosing a song and create a visual representation of the music. You may paint, photoshop, sketch or use any other creative expression to illustrate the musical piece of your choice. Due at the end of the week. Students are asked to finish their previous assignments.  http://atlanticfilm.com/festivals/viewfinders/teachers/film-challenges - Film challenge extension option. Period #6- LAW- Same as Period 3    

Posted: December 20, 2011

Period #1- Theatre Arts- Presentations today. Period #3- LAW 120- Complete Mock trial and assignments. Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. This activity is designed to develop your awareness of the various sounds that can be found in different environments- Sounds are often taken for granted and never really listened to. We hear but fail to listen. Create an environment of sound. These are often used in background tracks to create and atmosphere for the listener. Choose a place (Classroom, workshop, playground ect.) Imagine all the sounds that fill this area and produce and audio piece that mimics this place. In other words create the scene through sound. ·        Must be at least 2-3 minutes in length ·        Use at least 10 different Multitracks (effects, loops) Remember this may be a creative soundscape- you may develop a soundscape that is not within our normal environment.  This will finish up the Week- Due Thursday December 22nd, 2011    Period #6- LAW- Same as Period 3 oral_presentation_rubric.doc

Posted: December 19, 2011

Period #1- Theatre Arts- Final day before presentations- Mr. Gopee will  look over all presentation material for students who are ready- Consult the rubric. Period #3- LAW 120- Complete Mock trial and assignments. Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. This activity is designed to develop your awareness of the various sounds that can be found in different environments- Sounds are often taken for granted and never really listened to. We hear but fail to listen. Create an environment of sound. These are often used in background tracks to create and atmosphere for the listener. Choose a place (Classroom, workshop, playground ect.) Imagine all the sounds that fill this area and produce and audio piece that mimics this place. In other words create the scene through sound. ·        Must be at least 2-3 minutes in length ·        Use at least 10 different Multitracks (effects, loops) Remember this may be a creative soundscape- you may develop a soundscape that is not within our normal environment.  This will finish up the Week- Due Thursday December 22nd, 2011    Period #6- LAW- Same as Period 3 oral_presentation_rubric.doc  

Posted: December 19, 2011

Period #1- Theatre Arts- LAB Day- Have presentations ready- Follow outline provided. Students will examine broadway and musical. In small groups the students will research and prepare a persuadive argument as to the next JMH production. Their information will show that that they have a clear understanding of the script, audience, financial expectations, characters for casting, lighting and sound. A Rubric will be provided. Students will have one week to complete the task. Due date Wednesday 21st December, 2011. Period #3- LAW 120- Complete Mock trial and assignments. Mock trial- Opening arguments. Research for trail today. Prepare all witness statements. Read pages 174- 183. We have already discussed up to page 177. Lawyers are to continue building their argument. They should write down a 1 page summary of their argument, following the court proceedures found on the given pages. Other students are to answer questions found under "Putting it all together" On page 185.   Period #4- Digital sound- Soundscape project-. This activity is designed to develop your awareness of the various sounds that can be found in different environments- Sounds are often taken for granted and never really listened to. We hear but fail to listen. Create an environment of sound. These are often used in background tracks to create and atmosphere for the listener. Choose a place (Classroom, workshop, playground ect.) Imagine all the sounds that fill this area and produce and audio piece that mimics this place. In other words create the scene through sound. ·        Must be at least 2-3 minutes in length ·        Use at least 10 different Multitracks (effects, loops) Remember this may be a creative soundscape- you may develop a soundscape that is not within our normal environment.  This will finish up the Week- Due Thursday December 22nd, 2011 Period #6- LAW- Same as Period 3 oral_presentation_rubric.doc

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