April 1, 3, 4

April 1
1.  5 minute warm-up -  In your notebook address the following prompt:  You get to guest star on a TV show. What show is it? What happens in this particular episode?
2.  Present Perfect

Present Perfect Explanation:   https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/present-perfect/
Present Perfect Exercises:

Here's a list of all the present perfect simple exercises and present perfect continuous exercises on my website.
(If you need to review how to make the present perfect, click here)
(If you need to review how to use the present perfect, click here)
Practice exercises about how to make the present perfect:

• Present Perfect Positive
• Present Perfect Negative
• Present Perfect Questions
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 1
• Present Perfect All Forms Mixed Exercise 2

HOMEWORK:  Finish the exercises for homework to prepare for quiz on Thursday.

Extra exercises for even more practice:
https://www.really-learn-english.com/present-perfect-exercises.html

 https://agendaweb.org/verbs/present_perfect-exercises.html

April 3
1.  5 minute warm-up - Write the answer to the following prompt in your notebook:  Why is the president so important?
2.  To what extent is our idea of true beauty influenced by our environment?  pp. 100-101 Read and discuss
3.  Activity:  100 years of . . .   In pairs
    a. Watch the video    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SWHjWtykns&list=PLJic7bfGlo3qlgmccaaNAXTChp_Ny8CE4&index=4
    b. Answer the question 1, 2, 3

HOMEWORK:  Finish classwork for homework:  Due April 4

April 4
1.  Present Perfect Quiz  
http://www.quia.com/quiz/6054743.html

2.  Finish Activity: 100 years of . . .
     a.  4, 5

March 25, 27, 28

March 25

1.  Short quiz (formative) to close our Activity: Defining beauty p.95
Quiz: http://www.quia.com/quiz/7219848.html

2.  How can we express ourselves through the way we look? p. 96-97
How does the way we dress reflect who we are?

How should professional people dress?  medical doctor,  trial lawyer,   policeman,   teacher,   pilot,   server in restaurant

March 27
1.  5 minute warm-up:  Respond to the following prompt in your notebook: If I could give one piece of advice to any person in history, that advice would be . . .

2.  5 Read Theory


March 28
Activity:  What do your clothes say about you? pp 98-99
ATL - Affective skills

Assessment opportunities:  Criterion B, C, D

Before you begin, discuss th following in pairs:

• Have you ever felt that someone judged you based on your clothing or appearance? How did this make you feel?
• Have you ever made a judgement about someone else based on the clothing or general appearance? Why did you do this?

Next read the statements on pp. 98-99 and answer question 1, 2, 3, 4 in your notebook.

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-cons-of-school-uniforms-6760

March 18, 20, 21

http://phoebe2014.global2.vic.edu.au/2017/04/27/100wc-if-everyone-looked-the-same/

March 18
1.  5 minute warm-up.  In your notebook respond to the following prompt:  My favourite way to spend the day is . . .  (explain, include details, use formal writing techniques).
2.  Return former assessments - Discuss results

March 20
New Unit - What if everbody looked the same?

Statement of inquiry: For centuries, we have used external cultural signs as a vehicle for personal and cultural expression. In today's world, however, teenagers are being constantly bombarded with messages about how they should look and dress, and are under inmense pressure to conform to certain points of view about beauty.

Global Context:  Personal and cultural expression
Key Concept:  Culture
Related Concepts:  Point of view; Message

Unit Questions:
Factual:  What is fashion?
Conceptual: Does it matter what we look like? How can we express ourselves through the way we look? How does the way we dress reflect who we are? How have our notions of beauty changed over time?
Debateable:  What is beauty? To what extent is our idea of true beauty influenced by our environment? Can the pursuit of ideal beauty be dangerous? What price are we willing to pay for ideal beauty?

Learner Profile:  Balanced - we understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives . intellectual, physical and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others.

Key words:  accessories, adornment, apparel, beauty, diversity, fashion, garment

March 21
1.  5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook write the words you need to hear.
2.  Activity: Defining beauty  p. 95
ATL:  collaborative skills: Build consensus
Task: 
     1. In pairs agree on a definition for the word beauty and write it down in your notebook.
     2. Watch the video and discuss the questions on page 95 in your notebook:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKTZAsDVkzs 
        Be prepared to share with the class.

March 11, 13, 14

March 11, 13
1.  5 minute warm-up:  respond to the prompt in your notebook:
     "10 words to describe the life you are creating for yourself"

2.  Watch the above video

3.  A student's guide to Global Climate Change: https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange//kids/basics/index.html

Read the following:  be prepared to discuss, 
a.  Learn the basics:  Overview, Climate Concepts, Today's Climate Change, The Earth's Climate in the Past
b.  See the impacts:  Overview, The Signs of Climate Change, Effects on People and the Environment
c.  Think like a scientist:  Overview, Clues of Climate Change, The Proof is in the Atmosphere, Ruled Out, Putting the Pieces Together, You Can Be a Scientist Too
d.  Be part of the solution:  Overview, Technologies, What Can You Do?, Preparing For The Future

HOMEWORK - 5 Read Theory   -   due Thursday, March 14

March 14
1. Let's be part of the solution . . .