Humanities 9- Homework and assignments list
Those that are starred* are supposed to have been handed in. Those that are not starred are supposed to be completed and have been for preparation for the evaluated assignments, or have been evaluated through presentations, discussions and/or observations. Please note that all assignments handed in that are a paragraph or more in length must be handed in with all writing steps included.
Semester one
1. Take course outline home and get parent to fill out information form. Bring form in to teacher.
2. Sample writing assignment: Write a story/ composition that is 1-2 pages in length. It must reflect one or more of the themes we watched in the videos.
( ie. Success, inspiration, motivation, persistence, overcoming odds, determination, change, courage, perseverance etc.) *
| writing_assignment-motivation_hum_9.docx |
3. Read the story "The Weapon". Do questions .
| the_weapon_by_fredric_brown.doc |
| the_weapon_questions_only.doc |
4. Movie: Whale Rider - Do literary terms handout
| literary_terms_sheet_complete.doc |
| literary_terms_handout_for_movie_fill_in_the_blanks.doc |
5. Movie: Whale Rider - Do Discussion Circle handout.
| discussion_circle_handout_for_movie.docx |
6. Movie: Whale Rider - Do writing assignment.*
| humanities_9-_whale_rider_writing_assignment.docx |
7. Discussion circles in class on Whale Rider and the Weapon.
8. Position statements for The Most Dangerous Game Story (before reading story)
| the_most_dangerous_game_position_statements_and_explanation.docx |
| the_most_dangerous_game_beginning_to_the_.doc |
9. Read "The Most Dangerous Game" in Journeys p. 65.
10. Answer questions for "The Most Dangerous Game"
| how_to_answer_a_question_properly.doc |
| the_most_dangerous_game_questions_and_act_fill_in_blanks_for_printing.doc |
11. "The Most Dangerous Game" in class discussion of questions
12. "The Most Dangerous game" Activity
| most_dangerous_game_activity_explanations_and_examples_2.doc |
13. Finish chart for "The Most Dangerous game" Activity.
14. Hand in your best question from "The Most Dangerous Game"*
15. Hand in your best position statement from "The Most Dangerous Game"*
16. Watch the movie "The Most Dangerous Game in Class" (on youtube)
17. Write down 20 differences between the movie and the story "The Most Dangerous Game" Pick the best 10 and for each one chosen write up a statement as to whether the difference made the movie better or worse than the story using a reason, example and explanation.
17. Pick your best statement of differences between the movie and the story "The Most Dangerous Game" and hand it in. *
| most_dangerous_game_movie_vs_book_difference_movie_activity.docx |
18. Find a current event article and bring it in to
class. Do a current event write up for the article. *
| currentevents_sample_write_up_2013.doc |
19. Creative writing assignment for the Most Dangerous Game brainstorming chart.
20. Creative writing assignment for "The Most Dangerous Game" (see "The Most Dangerous Game" questions handout (#10) above for details)
| most_dangerous_game_talk_show_example_and_explanation_of_creative_writing_activity.doc |
| most_dangerous_game-diary_example.doc |
21. General paragraph assignment
| persuasive_paragraph_notes.doc |
| paragraph_example-the_weapon.doc |
22. The Most Dangerous Game paragraph assignment (see #10 question handout for details on paragraph choices)
| mdg_para_example.doc |
23. Canada map and guidelines
| canada_blank_outline_map_2.doc |
| canada_map_guidelines_2.doc |
24. Latitude and longitude worksheet
| latitude_and_longitude_2.doc |
25. Using the atlas worksheet.
| using_the_atlas_hum_9_activity_without_answers.doc |
26. Grid exercise
| witch_grid_exercise.docx |
27. BC cities map
| bc_numbered_map_with_blank_answers.docx |
28. BC water bodies map
| bc_water_bodies_map_with_blank_answers.docx |
29. BC and Canada Assignment
| canada_bc_learning_objectives_activity_assignment.docx |
30. Current Events Assignment #2
| current_events_assignment_2.docx |
31. Test practice sheet for literary terms, how to answer questions and writing paragraphs
| test_practice_sheet_literary_terms_answering_questions_paragraphs.docx |
32. Chapter 6 crossroads assignment
| chapter_6_questions.doc |
33. Handout on how to read a textbook and textbook scavenger hunt
| crossroads-textbook_scavenger_hunt-_how_to_read_a_textbook.doc |
34. BC and Canada/ short story and answering questions test
35. Categorizing, using thesaurus and organizing handout
| categorizing_thesaurus_and_organizing_practice.doc |
36. Poetry project
| poetic_terms_sheet_3.doc |
| humanities_9_winter_poetry_project.docx |
37. Casey at the bat
| casey_at_the_bat_2.doc |
| thecremation_of_sam_mcgee.doc |
38. Ballad-see Casey at the bat for instructions
39. Timed write#1-write for 5 minutes on setting goals
Alternate assignments to be completed for Semester one missing assignments
A. Sample writing (same as first term)
B. Monkey's Paw Questions and activities
| monkeys_paw_questions_and_assignments.docx |
| the_monkeys_paw_short_story.docx |
C. Side Bet questions and activities
| side_bet_short_story.pdf |
| side_bet_questions_and_assignments.docx |
D. Literary terms identification- using Monkey's paw and Side bet for examples- literary terms sheet is in first term assignments information
E. Write two persuasive paragraphs on the following topics-
Getting your work done is important.
Practicing helps improve your skills.
Follow all writing steps- including brainstorm chart with 3 reasons, 3 examples and 3 explanations. Must have sentence outline, rough copy, editing and good copy.- see general paragraph assignment in first term assignments for guidance
F. Complete 4 current events write ups- one local, one provincial, one national and one international. (see current event write up in first term assignments)
G. Read poem "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and complete question sheet.
| edmund_fitzgerald_identify_poetic_devices.doc |
Semester two assignments
40. Vampire bats -sticky notes outline and paragraph
| sticky_note_technique.ppt |
| vampire_bats_sticky_notes_practice.pdf |
| vampire_bats_sticky_notes_practice2.pptx |
| vampire_bats_sticky_notes_practice2.notebook |
43. Mayan sticky notes, outline and paragraph
| mayan_civilization_sheet_for_practice_taking_notes.doc |
44. First nations report (see first nations tab for details and assignment sheets)
45. First Nations station study (see first nations tab for details and assignment sheets)
46. First nations presentation (see first nations tab for details and assignment sheets)
47. Industrial revolution poster project
| industrial_revolution_poster_assignment_revised_2014.doc |
| invention_poster_example_industrial_revolution.docx |