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Music and entertainment
1. How many las in a line of “Deck the Halls”?
2. Who made “White Christmas” famous?
3. How many swans a’swimming? Seven
4. How many lords a leaping?
5. Who played Santa in The Santa Clause?
The Christmas story
6. In what town was Jesus born? Do you know a second name for it, after the king?
7. What gifts did the three kings offer to Jesus?
8. Bonus point: spell the gift that starts with “M”
9. Who appeared to the shepherds?
Christmas around the world
10. What are other names for Santa Claus?
11. What is the country of origin of the poinsettia?
12. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
a. Oye Como Va
b. Adeste Fideles
c. Feliz Navidad
True or false
13. In Holland people believe Santa Claus is accompanied by Black Peter, who punishes bad children.
14. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria the first Christmas tree in England in 1841
15. Italians traditionally leave pizza, spaghetti and a bottle of chianti for Santa’s reindeer.
16. In Quebec, many French Canadians attend midnight mass and hold a “referendum” afterwards, during which they eat a meat pie known as tourtiere.
17. In Guatemala, a special feast is prepared for mice on Christmas Eve, since they
are the humblest of God’s creatures. It features mozzarella.
18. Wassail is a medieval drink made of gin and tonic associated with Christmas caroling.
19. In Germany, many people hang a pickle in their Christmas tree. The first person to find it gets an extra gift.
The Grinch who Stole Christmas
20. Who is the author of this book?
21. Which actor plays the Grinch in the movie?
22. What town does it take place in?
A Christmas Carol
23. Who wrote this story?
24. What was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?
25. What expression regarding Christmas is Scrooge known for?
26. Name the Crachits Bob, Mrs., Peter and Tiny Tim, Martha
27. Who says “Give like Santa, save like Scrooge?”
The Night Before Christmas
28. What did the author and his wife wear on their heads?
29. What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
30. What is the last line of this memorable poem?
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!
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Personal Response Paragraph Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction, including thesis statement and outline of body paragraph topics.
Paragraph 2: Describe the important deatils in the quote and image that support your thesis statement. Explain.
Paragraph 3: Explain what the author/artist is trying to teach you through this particular quote and image. What is his/her message? Hint: Theme.
Paragraph 4: Make a personal connection to the quote and/or image. Describe a time when you, or someone you know, has experienced a similar struggle or triumph. Hint: relate this to your thisis statement/theme.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion. Answer the question, "So what?". Make a link for your reader between all of your ideas and the original thesis statement (which is directly related to the provided quote and image).
Paragraph 2: Describe the important deatils in the quote and image that support your thesis statement. Explain.
Paragraph 3: Explain what the author/artist is trying to teach you through this particular quote and image. What is his/her message? Hint: Theme.
Paragraph 4: Make a personal connection to the quote and/or image. Describe a time when you, or someone you know, has experienced a similar struggle or triumph. Hint: relate this to your thisis statement/theme.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion. Answer the question, "So what?". Make a link for your reader between all of your ideas and the original thesis statement (which is directly related to the provided quote and image).
Creative Response Check List
* Carefully use DETAILS from both the quote and the image.
* Determine your PURPOSE for writing (like a thesis statement, this is the direction your story will travel).
* Plan your short story analysis and plot diagram:
Setting, Characters, Conflict, THEME, Point of View
Exposition, Initial Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution
* Use descriptive language wherever possible.
* Use DETAILS from both the quote and the image.
* Determine your PURPOSE for writing (like a thesis statement, this is the direction your story will travel).
* Plan your short story analysis and plot diagram:
Setting, Characters, Conflict, THEME, Point of View
Exposition, Initial Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution
* Use descriptive language wherever possible.
* Use DETAILS from both the quote and the image.
Helpful Links
FORMATTING
Title
First & Last Name
ELA 10-2
* Times New Roman, 12 pt font only
* Double Spaced (select text, Format -> Paragraph -> Double Space)
First & Last Name
ELA 10-2
* Times New Roman, 12 pt font only
* Double Spaced (select text, Format -> Paragraph -> Double Space)
Non-Negotiable Assignments (so far)
POETRY:
Poetry Booklet #1-2
"I Am" Poem
"On This Tuesday Morning" Poem
Quiz
Unit Final
TRICKS Analysis of Lyrics
NOVEL STUDY (Lit Circle):
Personal Response 1
Graphic Retelling
Deathwatch Essay
SHORT STORIES:
"Sniper" Journal
"The Most Dangerous Game" Questions
Personal Response 2, 3
"The Most Dangerous Game" Opinion Essay
DRAMA: Dracula
Questions
Short Story Analysis Charts
"Dracula" Essay
Poetry Booklet #1-2
"I Am" Poem
"On This Tuesday Morning" Poem
Quiz
Unit Final
TRICKS Analysis of Lyrics
NOVEL STUDY (Lit Circle):
Personal Response 1
Graphic Retelling
Deathwatch Essay
SHORT STORIES:
"Sniper" Journal
"The Most Dangerous Game" Questions
Personal Response 2, 3
"The Most Dangerous Game" Opinion Essay
DRAMA: Dracula
Questions
Short Story Analysis Charts
"Dracula" Essay
EDITING CHECKLIST (BEFORE PRINTING)
Indent Paragraph(s)
Complete Sentences (each has a subject and
predicate)
Capitalization
• Do all sentences begin with a capital letter?
• Do all proper nouns begin with capital letters?
Punctuation
• Are periods and commas used correctly?
• Are quotations punctuated correctly?
Verb Usage
• Do all main verbs agree with the subject in person and
number?
• Are any parts of verb phrases missing or
incorrect? Are verb endings correct?
• Is the verb tense correct?
• Are helping verbs used when needed?
Noun Usage
• Do regular plurals end in “s”? Are irregular plurals
correct?
• Are articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) used correctly?
• Does every pronoun have a clear referent?
Correct Spelling (Be careful of words that sound the
same but have different meanings.)
Descriptive Words
• Are words used that give a picture of what is
taking place?
• Are transitional words used?
Word Variety
• Do sentences begin with different words?
• Did the writer use a variety of words in each
sentence?
From: http://jc-schools.net/write/checklist.pdf
Complete Sentences (each has a subject and
predicate)
Capitalization
• Do all sentences begin with a capital letter?
• Do all proper nouns begin with capital letters?
Punctuation
• Are periods and commas used correctly?
• Are quotations punctuated correctly?
Verb Usage
• Do all main verbs agree with the subject in person and
number?
• Are any parts of verb phrases missing or
incorrect? Are verb endings correct?
• Is the verb tense correct?
• Are helping verbs used when needed?
Noun Usage
• Do regular plurals end in “s”? Are irregular plurals
correct?
• Are articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) used correctly?
• Does every pronoun have a clear referent?
Correct Spelling (Be careful of words that sound the
same but have different meanings.)
Descriptive Words
• Are words used that give a picture of what is
taking place?
• Are transitional words used?
Word Variety
• Do sentences begin with different words?
• Did the writer use a variety of words in each
sentence?
From: http://jc-schools.net/write/checklist.pdf
Transition Words
Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections between ideas and ensure that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and phrases in the following circumstances.
To indicate more information:
Besides
Furthermore
In addition
Indeed
In fact
Moreover
Second...Third..., etc.
To indicate an example:
For example
For instance
In particular
Particularly
Specifically
To demonstrate
To illustrate
To indicate a cause or reason:
As
Because
Because of
Due to
For
For the reason that
Since
To indicate a result or an effect:
Accordingly
Finally
Consequently
Hence
So
Therefore
Thus
To indicate a purpose or reason why:
For fear that
In the hope that
In order to
So
So that
With this in mind
To compare or contrast:
Although
However
In comparison
In contrast
Likewise
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Similarly
Whereas
Yet
To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time period to another:
After
Before
Currently
During
Eventually
Finally
First,...Second,..., etc.
Formerly
Immediately
Initially
Lastly
Later
Meanwhile
Next
Previously
Simultaneously
Soon
Subsequently
To summarize:
Briefly
In brief
Overall
Summing up
To put it briefly
To sum up
To summarize
To conclude:
Given these facts
Hence
In conclusion
So
Therefore
Thus
To conclude
To indicate more information:
Besides
Furthermore
In addition
Indeed
In fact
Moreover
Second...Third..., etc.
To indicate an example:
For example
For instance
In particular
Particularly
Specifically
To demonstrate
To illustrate
To indicate a cause or reason:
As
Because
Because of
Due to
For
For the reason that
Since
To indicate a result or an effect:
Accordingly
Finally
Consequently
Hence
So
Therefore
Thus
To indicate a purpose or reason why:
For fear that
In the hope that
In order to
So
So that
With this in mind
To compare or contrast:
Although
However
In comparison
In contrast
Likewise
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Similarly
Whereas
Yet
To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time period to another:
After
Before
Currently
During
Eventually
Finally
First,...Second,..., etc.
Formerly
Immediately
Initially
Lastly
Later
Meanwhile
Next
Previously
Simultaneously
Soon
Subsequently
To summarize:
Briefly
In brief
Overall
Summing up
To put it briefly
To sum up
To summarize
To conclude:
Given these facts
Hence
In conclusion
So
Therefore
Thus
To conclude
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Homework Help: Authoritative Online Resources
Aboriginal Canada Portal
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/index.html
Information about Canada’s aboriginal people, including research information, statistics, and maps.
Alberta Education- Previous Achievement Tests and Answer Keys/ Alberta Education- Previous Diploma Exams and Answer Keys
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Copies of previous Government Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams (with answer keys), available for non-commercial use.
Chemtutor (http://www.chemtutor.com/)
General information to help chemistry students with definitions, basic chemical equations, and more.
Digital Library for Earth System Education (http://www.dlese.org/library/index.jsp)
Online resource promoting education about the Earth system, funded by the National Science Foundation.
Fear of Physics (http://www.fearofphysics.com/)
Contains a link to “visual physics”, a physics dictionary, a homework help section, and more.
Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/)
Tips and tricks to improve student writing, presented in both written or podcast format.
Intute: Helping you find the best resources for study and research (http://www.intute.ac.uk/)
Search engine points users to authoritative, hand-selected, information on the search topic.
Learnalberta.ca
http://www.learnalberta.ca/Home.aspx
Databases to support Alberta Education’s K-12 curriculum. Selecting the Online Reference Centre tab allows you to access credible information to support homework assignments, from home, anytime. Logon : LA60 Password: 5754
Library and Archives Canada: Learning Centre
(http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/education/008-2020-e.html#d)
Check out the “History” sub-category for resources relevant to the Social Studies Curriculum, including information about the World Wars, Confederation, and more.
Math Goodies (http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.html)
Worksheets, articles, games, tutorials, and puzzles on a variety of math-related topics.
National Science Digital Library (http://nsdl.org/)
Portal directs students to credible science and math resources and tools online. A “Highlights” article appearing on the website’s front page alerts students to science-related current events.
No Fear Shakespeare (http://nfs.sparknotes.com/)
Shakespeare’s plays side-by-side with modern English translations.
Political Ideologies- Canadian Encyclopedia (www.thecanadianencyclopedia. comindex.cfmPgNm=TCECategories&Params=A1SUB48CAT230) Brief articles outlining the basic tenants of numerous political ideologies.
Purdue Online Writing Lab – Grades 7-12 (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/)
Resources to help with the research process, tips about style and language, information about citation and plagiarism, and more.
Shmoop Literature Study Guides (http://www.shmoop.com/literature/study-guides/)
Authored by Ph.D. and Masters Students from top American universities, these literature study guides can be used to enhance student understanding of novels, plays, and poems.
Statistics Canada: Canada Yearbook Historical Collection
(http://www65.statcan.gc.ca/acyb_r000-eng.htm)
Statistics Canada data from 1867-1967, includes historical text, tables, charts and maps, and an especially helpful “Browse by Topic” function.
UNdata: A World of Information (http://data.un.org/)
All UN statistical databases under a single-user friendly search. Includes country profiles, 55 million data points, a glossary, a wiki, and a helpful “Monthly Bulletin” section.
University of Arizona: Biology Project (http://www.biology.arizona.edu/)
An interactive resource to help students master basic biology concepts- includes multiple choice quizzes on a variety of topics.
Wolfram MathWorld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/)
Math encyclopedia containing information and interactive activities on a large variety of math-related topics.
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/index.html
Information about Canada’s aboriginal people, including research information, statistics, and maps.
Alberta Education- Previous Achievement Tests and Answer Keys/ Alberta Education- Previous Diploma Exams and Answer Keys
(http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/achievement/answerkeys.aspx) (http://education.alberta.ca/students/exams/answerkeys.aspx)
Copies of previous Government Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams (with answer keys), available for non-commercial use.
Chemtutor (http://www.chemtutor.com/)
General information to help chemistry students with definitions, basic chemical equations, and more.
Digital Library for Earth System Education (http://www.dlese.org/library/index.jsp)
Online resource promoting education about the Earth system, funded by the National Science Foundation.
Fear of Physics (http://www.fearofphysics.com/)
Contains a link to “visual physics”, a physics dictionary, a homework help section, and more.
Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/)
Tips and tricks to improve student writing, presented in both written or podcast format.
Intute: Helping you find the best resources for study and research (http://www.intute.ac.uk/)
Search engine points users to authoritative, hand-selected, information on the search topic.
Learnalberta.ca
http://www.learnalberta.ca/Home.aspx
Databases to support Alberta Education’s K-12 curriculum. Selecting the Online Reference Centre tab allows you to access credible information to support homework assignments, from home, anytime. Logon : LA60 Password: 5754
Library and Archives Canada: Learning Centre
(http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/education/008-2020-e.html#d)
Check out the “History” sub-category for resources relevant to the Social Studies Curriculum, including information about the World Wars, Confederation, and more.
Math Goodies (http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.html)
Worksheets, articles, games, tutorials, and puzzles on a variety of math-related topics.
National Science Digital Library (http://nsdl.org/)
Portal directs students to credible science and math resources and tools online. A “Highlights” article appearing on the website’s front page alerts students to science-related current events.
No Fear Shakespeare (http://nfs.sparknotes.com/)
Shakespeare’s plays side-by-side with modern English translations.
Political Ideologies- Canadian Encyclopedia (www.thecanadianencyclopedia. comindex.cfmPgNm=TCECategories&Params=A1SUB48CAT230) Brief articles outlining the basic tenants of numerous political ideologies.
Purdue Online Writing Lab – Grades 7-12 (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/)
Resources to help with the research process, tips about style and language, information about citation and plagiarism, and more.
Shmoop Literature Study Guides (http://www.shmoop.com/literature/study-guides/)
Authored by Ph.D. and Masters Students from top American universities, these literature study guides can be used to enhance student understanding of novels, plays, and poems.
Statistics Canada: Canada Yearbook Historical Collection
(http://www65.statcan.gc.ca/acyb_r000-eng.htm)
Statistics Canada data from 1867-1967, includes historical text, tables, charts and maps, and an especially helpful “Browse by Topic” function.
UNdata: A World of Information (http://data.un.org/)
All UN statistical databases under a single-user friendly search. Includes country profiles, 55 million data points, a glossary, a wiki, and a helpful “Monthly Bulletin” section.
University of Arizona: Biology Project (http://www.biology.arizona.edu/)
An interactive resource to help students master basic biology concepts- includes multiple choice quizzes on a variety of topics.
Wolfram MathWorld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/)
Math encyclopedia containing information and interactive activities on a large variety of math-related topics.
NOVEL STUDY
DONE ALL OF THAT??? CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NOVELS TO SIGN OUT FOR YOUR NOVEL STUDY:
** Dare (see the book by clicking here) When the grandmother of Dare and Ty dies, the two are faced with the prospect of going to a foster home - until Laura McConnell, a part-time teacher, invites them to her ranch.
** The Pearl (see the book by clicking here) Like his father, and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor pearl diver, gathering pearls from the Gulf beds that once brought great wealth to Spain and now provided Kino, his wife, Juana, and their infant son Coyotito, with meager subsistence. Then, on one day like any other, Coyotito gets stung by a scorpion. Kino can't pay for a doctor to heal Coyotito, so he searches for a pearl
** Dare (see the book by clicking here) When the grandmother of Dare and Ty dies, the two are faced with the prospect of going to a foster home - until Laura McConnell, a part-time teacher, invites them to her ranch.
** The Pearl (see the book by clicking here) Like his father, and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor pearl diver, gathering pearls from the Gulf beds that once brought great wealth to Spain and now provided Kino, his wife, Juana, and their infant son Coyotito, with meager subsistence. Then, on one day like any other, Coyotito gets stung by a scorpion. Kino can't pay for a doctor to heal Coyotito, so he searches for a pearl