the dark side of the rainbow

for an introduction to the awesome weirdness: go to: W:\mcguchan and view the video file

#24 Greatness

include an official definition of the word include your definition of what you think the word means identify a public figure / well-known person and explain why you think they represent the concept of greatness well (five sentences minimum)

#23 Fame

include an official definition of the word include your definition of what it means to you (in your own words) identify a well-known person / figure and explain why you think this person is a good example of your definition of fame (five sentences minimum)

Christopher Boone and Temple Grandin: the comparative essay

8 paragraphs (minimum of five sentences per paragraph) 2 topic choices: a) characteristics (of his/ her asperger's syndrome) or b) strategies for coping Outline par 1 = intro par 2 = CB 1 par 3 = TG 1 par 4 = CB 2 par 5 = TG 2 par 6 = CB 3 par 7 = TG 3 par 8 = Conclusion From the list of characteristics or strategies, pick three for each character. They will form the basis of your comparative essay. CHARACTERISTICS STRATEGIES a) both like science b) both like to be alone both like animals both like to write things down both lash out and strike people both use animals as therapy both don't like to be touched both like to squeeze into small spaces both are very picky eaters both like to figure out puzzles both have dominant parent who doesn't give up on them both like to watch favourite shows both go on a journey both speak to a mentor at school both have trouble at school both go on a journey to find themselves both have a favourite teacher who guides them both have trouble in new situations both are very determined both question the afterlife both focus on academic / career goals

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight | Temple Grandin

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight | Temple Grandin

#22 the curious conclusion

the end of the book and overall thoughts? share in a five sentence (minimum)paragraph

#21 a curious first half of the book...

your thoughts, observations, feelings, predictions etc minimum five sentences

Apps for Autism: Communicating on the iPad - CBS News

Apps for Autism: Communicating on the iPad - CBS News

#20 Christopher's talents and limitations

based on what you know about Christopher list one thing (activity / hobby/ occupation etc) you think he would like and be good at (it can't be mentioned in the text) List one thing (activity / hobby/ occupation etc) you think he would not like and would not be good at (it can't be mentioned in the text)

Shawshank Redemption rare deleted scenes

Jake: Math prodigy proud of his autism

Autistic Jason McElwain scores 20 points in 4 mins HQ Video

J Mac - A Hoop Dream

#19 curious incident. the beginning..chs 2-61

five sentences thoughts on the opening...on Chris...on the mystery...on forks in dogs etc predictions...lessons learned etc...whatever say something (intelligent)

extremely loud and incredibly close

Sleeping Stranger Subway Picture On Q Train Defines Empathy And Is A Lesson In Being Good

Sleeping Stranger Subway Picture On Q Train Defines Empathy And Is A Lesson In Being Good

'I feel positive about the future': Ryan Ferguson on release from prison - TODAY.com

'I feel positive about the future': Ryan Ferguson on release from prison - TODAY.com

Ryan Ferguson freed from prison after murder conviction overturned - CNN.com

Ryan Ferguson freed from prison after murder conviction overturned - CNN.com

the human camera

The Human Camera - Extraordinary People

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NIght-time

read second section today from when the policeman was punched...

instructions for Nov 8

PD 2 – ENG 3C1 – Library (leave note on door for class) 1. Columbine and Why… a)Mrs Klebold said it was because Dylan was suicidal (see article) b)Michael Moore said it was because of America’s gun culture…(see Bowling For Columbine) c)Read the article : http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/assessment/2004/04/the_depressive_and_the_psychopath.html and explain in a well-written paragraph (of at least five sentences) , explain why such a thing could happen. In your opinion, how and why did this terrible thing happen at Columbine? Place your paragraph in the hand – in folder 2. With time remaining, complete and print off Andy Dufresne’s Guide and hand in to Mr .L. 3. When done so, work on completing blogs 4. If all done, can read ahead in Curious Incident … at: http://innerline.chat.ru/curious_dog.pdf

#18 Autism....what does this word / condition mean to you? / what do you know about it?

#17 The Shawshank Redemption is one of the greatest films of all time....agree or disagree (minimum 5 sentences)

#16 read the article....what do you think should be done?..in a minimum of 5 sentences

‘The ministry has to take action’ | The London Free Press

the debate

#15 * for or against the death penalty * ten reasons in your blog

#14 Sister Helen Prejean...

had no business comforting such a monster and showed great disrespect to the grieving families by doing so... agree or disagree

#13 Matthew Poncelot received the punishment he deserved

explain

Bruce Springsteen - Dead Man Walkin'

Dead Man Walking Trailer

Killer Academy...warning ....very, very scary. Viewer discretion is advised

RH and the SR 73-80

“Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption” pp 73-80 1. What makes the prison happy in late 1967? 2. Where does Andy tell Red he wants to finish out his life? 3. Who is Peter Stevens? 4. How much money does he have? 5. Where is “Peter Stevens” at the moment? 6. What has Andy been worried about all these years regarding the “Peter Stevens project”? 7. How does Red feel about Andy’s “offer”?

Writing an editorial

Choose an issue from Young Kids, Hard Time it could be: why young offenders should serve their entire sentence...or why they should be released at 18 why 12 year olds should not be tried for a crime...or why they should why 12 year olds should serve time in adult jail...or why they shouldn't why young offenders should be offered therapy and training...or why they should just lock them up and throw away the key basically, choose one topic that arose from the documentary....pick a side...and write an editorial using the guide below and the examples examined in class as models your editorial should look like a newspaper editorial, should be approximately the same length (350-500 words) and should clearly support a position once complete, place in hand in folder with name on......................................................................................................................................................... Research is an important step! Do not share your ignorance! Instead, use primary and secondary sources..................................................................................................................................................... Gather Support Gather as many details as possible to convince others that your position is the right one. Present facts, evidence, written statements from reliable sources or authorities in the subject (experts). Make comparisons to similar situations that support your argument, pictures or images that strengthen your argument. Present the opposing argument along with evidence that it is fallacious (based on faulty reasoning), weak, or simply not as strong, important, realistic, practical etc. as yours. ................................................................................................................................................................ Connect support to purpose Body should have clear and accurate details and examples that you specifically connect to your opinion. Give strong arguments in the beginning and end of the editorial. Show the opposing arguments and their weaknesses. Offer a solution at the end. Be strong – do not waver in your convictions. Stick to your argument or opinion.............................................................................................................................................................. General Information Your editorial should be clear and forceful. Do not preach. Paragraphs should be brief and direct. Give examples and illustrations. Be honest and accurate. Don't be too dramatic. Avoid moralizing editorials. They tend to preach and turn the reader off. Whatever type of editorial you write, it must be built around logical framework.

#12 the stories on the video: Miles Folsom , 17

sentenced to 36 years at Wabash Valley State Prison in Wabash, Indiana. do a search, and find out exactly what he did , why he did it , what he is like today and , maybe even how people can contribute to his education look around the web and share your findings in your blog

#11 the stories on the video: Colt Lundy 15 and Paul Gingrich 12

Paul Gingrich was 12 years old when he was sentenced to 25 for the murder of his friend's step-father. He was sent to Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility in Pendleton, Indiana. His accomplice, 15 year old Colt Lundy was also sentenced for killing his step-father, Phil Danner. He was sentenced to the youth wing of Wabash valley Correctional facility. do a net search and dig up what you can about the crime...why did they do it?....what arguments did they present? were they remorseful? etc and explain your findings in your blog.

Young Kids, Hard Time Director's Cut

#10 pp 15-55 Andy Dufresne

What have you learned about him so far? Do you like him? Do you think he did it? Explain

Video: Inside the Kingston Penitentiary - The Globe and Mail

Video: Inside the Kingston Penitentiary - The Globe and Mail

Tales From KP - Doc Zone - CBC Player

Tales From KP - Doc Zone - CBC Player

no 9 - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption - the first ten pages

describe what you learned so far from the beginning of the story

The Twilight Zone S05E17 Number 12 Looks Just Like You Full Episode

#8 "The Lottery"

Why do you think this tradition existed in the first place and why do these people continue to "do it"? Explain

The Shawshank Redemption - Trailer - (1994) - HQ

Folder stuff

IN FOLDER The Lunch Date.....................story map Just Lather........................q's / paragraph Monsters...........................handout Weasel Skin........................character sketch The Sniper..........................handout (grammar stuff) Derren Brown........................a time you faced / overcame a person vs self conflict (brief explanation) The Lottery ........................questions TZ: Just Like You...................the transformation...a good idea or the main conflict and info handout The Great Discovery cure card explaining who you worked with on "Monsters' task thing

#7 Derren Brown - Hero at 30,000 Feet - did you buy it? explain.

#6 a character in conflict

think of a character in conflict from the news / media / entertainment world who is it? what is the nature of the conflict? (person vs...) what's it all about? how will it be / how do think it will be resolved?

#5 "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"

your group response what would you do differently if you were to do it again? explain

essay example

A Terrifying Enemy Hernando Tellez’s short story “Just Lather, That’s All” is memorable for its truly horrifying military leader. Set during some sort of rebellion, Captain Torres visits a barber shop for a shave, fully aware that the barber himself is a member of the rebellion. As the story unfolds, the tension builds as the Captain chats with the barber,whose sharp blade rests on his exposed neck. At any time , the barber could take the life of his enemy. Yet, somehow, the Captain knows that he will not. By then end of the story, a character has been developed that is truly horrifying. The Captain is completely without fear, completely without compassion, and is coldly and terrifyingly intelligent. Tellez creates a character that absolutely no one would want as an enemy One aspect of the horror of the Torres’ character is his complete absence of fear. He knows this is an extremely tense time in the town with the rebellion going on and the violent punishments handed out. He is aware there are many people in the town who would wish him dead because of what he represents and what he has done. Yet, he still goes into the “home” of his enemy and even hands him a golden opportunity to kill him. At the end of the story , he shows he is aware of this when he turn to the barber and says, “They told me that you’d kill me. I came to find out” (106). When he walks out alive, he walks out a winner in the psychological battle. Someone who has no fear of losing his own life is a very dangerous opponent, and he is clearly a dangerous enemy and horrible character. Another element that adds to the horror this character is his complete lack of compassion for his enemies. He hunts them down and devises all sorts of torture for them. After previously ordering target practice on the naked corpses of captured rebels, he has new plans for those he has recently captured. When asked what he has in store for them, he answers: “I don’t know yet. But we’ll amuse ourselves “(105) . The fact that he has no difficulty in abusing human bodies is shocking. He also has no mercy for those who oppose him. All must die. This lack of any human compassion makes him a fearsome opponent and a really horrible and memorable character. The final aspect of his personality which makes him so terrifying is his intelligence. He is not just a blood-thirsty killing machine, wiping out all in his path. He is a calm, thoughtful military man who carefully weights all of his options before proceeding on his bloody way. The way he skilfully manipulates the barber is impressive , He talks as though the barber is sympathetic to his side. He even invites him to witness his cruelty first-hand when he tells him, “Come to the school today at six o’clock” (105). He does all this while knowing the barber is ,in fact, a rebel. The way he coldly and patiently manipulates the barber frightening. This intelligence only adds to his formidable , fearsome personality and helps create this definitely memorable character who is a match for anyone. "Just lather, That's All" is a tense, disturbing story that places the reader in the middle of a rebellion. The story is memorable for its building drama and the fact that so much of the story is described from the point of view of a rebel with a very, very sharp blade place on the neck of his greatest enemy. The fact that he does not use this weapon does not take away from the story. In fact, it only adds to the horror of the main character. Captain Torres is a memorable character who would strike fear into anyone's heart. He is fearless, intelligent and without pity. He is man no one would want as an enemy , and he is the most memorable part of "Just Lather, That's All".

#4 The Weasel Skin

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

The Monsters Are on Maple Street - Twilight Zone - Part Two of Two (2 of 2)

The Monsters Are On Maple Street 1/2

#3 The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

#2 "Just Lather, That's All"

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

#1 The Lunch Date

summary thoughts feelings minimum five sentences

READ TO SUCCEED

READ TO SUCCEED As you are rereading the short story, it is important that you make a deliberate point of gathering the following information: 1. Determine who is telling the story. (NARRATOR) (POINT OF VIEW) 2. Note where and when events take place, and monitor changes in location carefully. (SETTING) (TIME AND PLACE) 3. Begin immediately to keep a chronological list of concrete events as they occur. (PLOT SUMMARY) (IMPORTANT EVENTS) 4. Identify the main character as soon as possible. Pay special attention to every detail concerning this person, such as age and personal habits. 5. Note the names of new characters as they are introduced. What role in the story does each play? How do relationships between them develop? 6. Watch the main character to see what goals are pursued. What are the obstacles to these goals? (CONFLICT) Having read the story methodically as outlined above, you are at a great advantage when you begin to “read between the lines”, interpreting and making important judgments about the story and the characters. (TEXTUAL ANALYSIS) (THEME)

The English Language

The English Language