Posted: November 20, 2014
Period 2- law 120- Students have been learning about the court system and jury duty. The students will begin to watch the movie “12 angry men”- This movie will give them a look at the deliberation that a jury must go through as they decide the fate of a young man.
Period 3- History 113:Discuss the steps/methods Hitler used to come to power. Could a man like Hitler come to power today? Why or why not? (3/4-1page answer)
Period #4- Reading tutor- this class generally takes care of itself.- Liam Elmes has been introducing students to cultural sports. The students did projects on their favourite cultural sport and presented it. So today we are participating in sports. Students are going to the gym to play floor Hockey or soccer. All students need to participate.
Period 6- Ancient History- Students will be working on Greek Virtues. Explain to students that the Greeks were notorious for using morals in their story telling.
Your mission: In pairs choose one of Aesop’s stories and re-create it to fit into today’s culture. Include the following:
1. Design a book cover for your story with title (original and new title) (Author’s names- you would have Aesop’s name and then retold by_(____your names_________)
2. Bio of original author in your own words- (Aesop bio- who was he, time period ect- usually ½ page)
3. Design your story- remember this is a children’s book so words with pictures (Draw, trace)
4. Final page explains the moral of the story- in other words what lesson can we learn from this story.- (About ½ page)
As with all your projects you will have class time but remember that the class time accounts for ½ of your project. If you waste the time it will be reflected in your mark. Due on Tuesday November 25th, 2014 at the end of class.