Friday 13 March 2020

Nutrient Research Project Outline


Nutrient Research Project

You have been assigned a nutrient to research, and you will submit a report (no more than 2 pages), based on it. Choose the nutrient you are either consuming in excess, or are deficient in.

You must complete the following for your research:
- Discuss 5 functions of what the nutrient does for our bodies
- List 4 major food sources for that nutrient
- Discuss what happens to your body when you over-consume this nutrient
- Discuss what happens to your body when you under-consume this nutrient
- Generate at least 2 other Inquiry questions, and discuss the important facts about your nutrient discovered from these questions
- You will need to provide a Works Cited page to cite your sources

This assignment will be due April 6, 2020

You will have in-class time to complete this assignment.


LEVEL 1 (50-59%)
LEVEL 2 (60-69%)
LEVEL 3 (70-79%)
LEVEL 4 (80-100%)
COMPLETENESS
- missing 2 or more pieces of required information
- information is sketchy
- no examples 
- missing 1 piece of required information
- information given is missing a couple of points
- few examples 
- all required information is present
- information is very thorough (with examples) and well organized 
- all required information is present
- information is very thorough (with examples) and well organized
- some extra information is given 
ACCURACY
- 3 or more pieces of information in the wrong category
- 0 sources (references) given
- 3 or more minor errors in your facts OR 2 or more major errors 
- 2 pieces of information in the wrong category
- some sources (references) are given
- 2-3 minor errors in your facts OR 1 major error
- 1 or less pieces of information in the wrong category
- all sources (references) are given
- 1 or fewer minor errors in your facts 
- all sources (references) are given on the back, in alphabetical order
- information is correctly categorized according to ideas
- no errors in your facts 
WRITTEN CONVENTIONS
- 4 or more errors in spelling, grammar or other writing conventions 
- numerous simple, short sentences
- 3 errors in spelling, grammar or other writing conventions
- few simple, short sentences
- 1-2 errors in spelling, grammar or other writing conventions
- mainly longer, complex sentences and paragraphs
- no errors in spelling, grammar or other writing conventions 
- almost all longer, complex sentences and paragraphs
OVERALL


Friday 6 March 2020

"Discrimination Against Women"



Independent Novel Study Outline

For the independent novel study, students are expected to complete the following:
- Chapter summaries
- 3 character webs (to be completed as the story progresses)
- Important quotes (along with page numbers)
- Character development causal model (To be completed at the end of the novel study)
- Due Date: April 3, 2020

Monday 24 February 2020

"The Outsiders" And "The Hill" - Essay Questions

"The Outsiders" Essay Questions

- S.E. Hinton never uses the word "outsider" in her novel, yet it's the title of the book. Maybe she wants us to ponder whom the outsiders are. Write an essay in which you explain whom she may have meant by The Outsiders. Be sure to define what you mean by an outsider, and then explain whom you think Ms. Hinton meant.

- Write an essay explaining why you believe each of the Greasers - Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally - could be considered a hero. Include your own definition of hero in the essay, and be sure to explain how each character, in his own way, meets your definition.

- Write an essay explaining which of the two gangs were more of a disgrace and menace to society than the other. Look at how society viewed and treated the two groups. Examine the characteristics of each group, its actions, and the choices they made.

- “Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to learn” (p. 122). Discuss this quote from the novel and how it applies to each of the boy’s lives. What things did they learn? What things might they have liked to learn?

- Explain how symbols are used in the novel. Specifically: what does the sunset symbolize? The vacant lot? What about the different books and poems Ponyboy reads?

- Discuss the theme of abandonment in the novel. What actions by the characters, or events, in the story exhibit this theme? What symbols (the vacant lot, the church, etc.) point to a theme of abandonment? What is the significance of the novel's title to this theme?

- Describe Johnny's growth throughout the story. What events contributed to this maturity and changes the way he looks at life?


"The Hill" Essay Questions


- Explain how the stereotypes that Jared believes about First Nations peoples affects how he treats Kyle throughout the story. Why would Jared believe these stereotypes?

- Throughout the story, Kyle accuses Jared of being prejudiced and discriminatory. Explain what prejudice and discrimination mean, and explain whether or not Jared is being prejudiced or discriminatory, or both.

- Discuss how Jared's relationship with his clothing teaches us about his development as a character.

- Write an essay explaining why you believe each of the characters - Kyle, and Jared - could be considered a hero. Include your own definition of hero in the essay, and be sure to explain how each character, in his own way, meets your definition.

- Explain how symbols are used in the novel. You might discuss the cell phone, clothing, animals, etc. How do the symbol(s) enhance the story?

- The story contains many references to Cree beliefs and culture. Discuss how Karen Bass uses these references in the story to educate the reader about the Cree, and discuss how these references attempt to address stereotypes towards First Nations peoples.

- Choose one of the stereotypes that is brought up in the story. Discuss if these stereotypes are still prevalent in today's society and discuss how you think people's perspectives can be changed to better reflect the reality of the situation and eliminate racist perceptions.

- Choose one of the many themes in the story, and discuss how this theme stays relevant throughout the story, and drives the plot forward.