Part 8- Epilogue and Endnotes & Big Idea Questions- Assigned Jan 22/21

 Students you will be responsible for reading the different sections of her memoir INDEPENDENTLY and finish writing tasks connected to “big idea” questions. 

 Independent reading is a time in the school day when students read text with little or no assistance from the teacher. You will be at your seats or in comfortable places around the classroom/ home.

 

You will be responsible for reading different sections of her memoir. I have outlined how many prose passages I expect you to read and connect to “big idea” questions from each section of her memoir. Each passage reflection is worth 5 marks. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Epilogue Section

You will choose 1 prose/ passage from this section of her memoir and make connections to any of the "big idea" questions below. Your response is expected to be 1 to 2 paragraphs long. 1 paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences 

Endnotes Section

 You will choose 2 prose/ passages from this section of her memoir and make connections to any of the "big idea" questions below. Your response is expected to be 1 to 2 paragraphs long. 1 paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences

Click on the link below to listen to Epilogue

Dear Current Occupant (Epilogue)- Read Aloud- Mrs. Otke

Click on the link below to listen to Endnotes 

Dear Current Occupant (Endnotes)- Read Aloud- Mrs. Otke

Click on the link below to read  Epilogue and Endnote"

Part 8- Epilogue and Endnotes  

Big Idea Questions

• How can we ensure that all perspectives and voices are seen, listened to, read, and celebrated?

• What perspectives have been dominant or privileged in Canada? Why?

• What perspectives have been and are marginalized? Why?

• Why is equitable representation of voices and all perspectives important for every Canadian and for Canada?

• How are the multi-cultural perspectives in Canada captured and represented by its artists and authors?

• What does it mean to be Canadian and what is our Canadian identity?

• Is being Canadian an individual or a community enterprise?

• What is the relationship between the individual and the community in Canada?

• How do individuals shape a community and the country, and how do the community and the country shape their citizen?

• What contributions have Canadian individuals made to the character of the Canadian community? To the global community?

• How do Canadians navigate their local, regional, national, and global communities?

Once you have completed your Epilogue and Endnotes prose section/ big ideas writing task, please email it to your teacher with your name clearly marked on the assignment to get credit for your ideas and learning.