Hi LINC 7 Students!
Thanks for all your hard work and cooperation this term. I hope you enjoy the break over the holidays, and look forward to seeing you in 2016!
Best wishes,
Doug
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Hi LINC 7 students!
Here's the link to the video we watched on building the CPR.
I hope everyone had the chance to register for next term!
Please check with me if you have any problems with registration.
And please complete the the LINC survey.
Here's the link to the video we watched on building the CPR.
I hope everyone had the chance to register for next term!
Please check with me if you have any problems with registration.
And please complete the the LINC survey.
Monday, November 23, 2015
LINC Survey!!
Great work on your presentations, folks! I hope you are learning lots from preparing them and from the presentations by your fellow classmates!
LINC SURVEY
Below
is the link for you to access the LINC survey that students fill out at the end of the term.
This survey is very important for the LINC department, so please take the time to complete it before Wednesday, November 25.
This survey is very important for the LINC department, so please take the time to complete it before Wednesday, November 25.
Helpful information:
First Day of the term: September 8, 2015 TYPE: 09/08/2015
Last Day of the term: November 26, 2015 TYPE: 11/26/2015
Days of week: Just click on "Monday"
The second page is most important.
Days of week: Just click on "Monday"
The second page is most important.
At the end, you must click on the SUBMIT Button for
the responses to be counted.
Thanks!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Hi LINC 7 Students and Presenters!
Here's the information for today's online assignment using the BC Archives....
The History of BC...
You're going to use the on-line BC Archives to find information on First Nations in B.C.
The BC Archives are part of the Royal BC Museum (in Victoria). They contain the historical records of the Government of British Columbia, providing research material for both the provincial government and public researchers.
On this link, you will find the information you need on three pages. The first page is titled "Introduction." The second page is titled "Historical Overview." The third page is titled "First Nations." You can get from one page to the other by clicking "Forward" or "Back" at the bottom of each page.
The History of Canada...
Cultural assimilation is the process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
Residential schools were government-sponsored religious schools established to assimilate Aboriginal children into Euro-Canadian culture. Although the first residential facilities were established in New France, the term usually refers to the custodial schools established after 1880.
Here's the link to a short 1955 government film showing a residential school in northern Canada. Notice how great the school seems and how happy the children seem.... This is propaganda.
In contrast, here's the link to a CBC report on the survivors of residential schools. It's called "Stolen Children" and it's about 18 minutes long. Please watch at least the first 6 minutes.
Finally, here's the link to a CBC News report on how the residential school system was a kind of "cultural genocide". Genocide usually refers to the mass killing of one type of people in the world, such Jewish people during the Holocaust in World War II or the massacres of the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda.
Here's the information for today's online assignment using the BC Archives....
The History of BC...
You're going to use the on-line BC Archives to find information on First Nations in B.C.
The BC Archives are part of the Royal BC Museum (in Victoria). They contain the historical records of the Government of British Columbia, providing research material for both the provincial government and public researchers.
On this link, you will find the information you need on three pages. The first page is titled "Introduction." The second page is titled "Historical Overview." The third page is titled "First Nations." You can get from one page to the other by clicking "Forward" or "Back" at the bottom of each page.
The History of Canada...
Cultural assimilation is the process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
Residential schools were government-sponsored religious schools established to assimilate Aboriginal children into Euro-Canadian culture. Although the first residential facilities were established in New France, the term usually refers to the custodial schools established after 1880.
Here's the link to a short 1955 government film showing a residential school in northern Canada. Notice how great the school seems and how happy the children seem.... This is propaganda.
In contrast, here's the link to a CBC report on the survivors of residential schools. It's called "Stolen Children" and it's about 18 minutes long. Please watch at least the first 6 minutes.
Finally, here's the link to a CBC News report on how the residential school system was a kind of "cultural genocide". Genocide usually refers to the mass killing of one type of people in the world, such Jewish people during the Holocaust in World War II or the massacres of the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Hi LINC 7 students!
Great work on your role play work in Three Generations! It seemed like we were watching very real family discussions!
Here's the link to a slide show of the cave art of Ra Paulette, including photographs of him working.
Here's the link to a one-minute video that shows him working on his cave art. It's hard work! He says he wants to "create a space that is transformative (that transforms the viewer)."
In honour of Remembrance Day.....
Here's a link to the letter written to by Civil War soldier Sullivan Ballou to his wife back home. He was killed after writing the letter.
Here's the excerpt from Ken Burns' great documentary The Civil War, with photographs of Sullivan Ballou and his wife. And a beautiful music score.
The History of BC...
Next week I'll give you an on-line assignment. You're going to use the on-line BC Archives to find information on First Nations in B.C.
The BC Archives are part of the Royal BC Museum (in Victoria). They contain the historical records of the Government of British Columbia, providing research material for both the provincial government and public researchers.
http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/exhibits/bc-archives-time-machine/galler05/frames/index.htm
On this link, you will find the information you need on three pages. The first page is titled "Introduction." The second page is titled "Historical Overview." The third page is titled "First Nations." You can get from one page to the other by clicking "Forward" or "Back" at the bottom of each page.
Great work on your role play work in Three Generations! It seemed like we were watching very real family discussions!
Here's the link to a slide show of the cave art of Ra Paulette, including photographs of him working.
Here's the link to a one-minute video that shows him working on his cave art. It's hard work! He says he wants to "create a space that is transformative (that transforms the viewer)."
In honour of Remembrance Day.....
Here's a link to the letter written to by Civil War soldier Sullivan Ballou to his wife back home. He was killed after writing the letter.
Here's the excerpt from Ken Burns' great documentary The Civil War, with photographs of Sullivan Ballou and his wife. And a beautiful music score.
The History of BC...
Next week I'll give you an on-line assignment. You're going to use the on-line BC Archives to find information on First Nations in B.C.
The BC Archives are part of the Royal BC Museum (in Victoria). They contain the historical records of the Government of British Columbia, providing research material for both the provincial government and public researchers.
http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/exhibits/bc-archives-time-machine/galler05/frames/index.htm
On this link, you will find the information you need on three pages. The first page is titled "Introduction." The second page is titled "Historical Overview." The third page is titled "First Nations." You can get from one page to the other by clicking "Forward" or "Back" at the bottom of each page.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Hi LINC 7 Students,
Here's the link to the audio we listened to in class. Peggy Lee discusses her experiences of discrimination during the Second World War. There is also a transcript of what she says, which you can read as you listen to her story.
Here is a link to the Canadian Encyclopedia entry on Internment. There is information about the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
Here's a link to information about the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre in New Denver, BC, which was designated a national historic site of Canada in 2007.
The Centre is closely associated with the internment of Japanese during the Second World War. It is in the middle of what is known as “The Orchard”, the site of an internment camp built from scratch by the Canadian government to house forced evacuees from the West coast.
The camp is one of the few detention sites built for internment that was not torn down after the war and the only one where descendants of the Japanese Canadians who were displaced have lived since.
Here's the link to the audio we listened to in class. Peggy Lee discusses her experiences of discrimination during the Second World War. There is also a transcript of what she says, which you can read as you listen to her story.
Here is a link to the Canadian Encyclopedia entry on Internment. There is information about the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
Here's a link to information about the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre in New Denver, BC, which was designated a national historic site of Canada in 2007.
The Centre is closely associated with the internment of Japanese during the Second World War. It is in the middle of what is known as “The Orchard”, the site of an internment camp built from scratch by the Canadian government to house forced evacuees from the West coast.
The camp is one of the few detention sites built for internment that was not torn down after the war and the only one where descendants of the Japanese Canadians who were displaced have lived since.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Career Fair opportunity
Hi Everyone,
The Career Education and Settlement Fair (see your handout and the link below) looks like a fantastic field trip opportunity for LINC 7students. It takes place at the Vancouver Public Library and is free!
It takes place
on Monday, Nov 16th from 10-5. This fair is specifically for newcomers. There will be free
workshops, resume clinics, pronunciation classes and more.
Here's a link to information about Greater Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremonies on Wednesday. One of the main ceremonies that day is at the Victory Square Cenotaph downtown.
Read the article below and answer the following questions.
*You may have to do some extra research too!
*Why is the service held at Victory Square?
*Where is it located? (use Google Maps)
*What is a cenotaph? What does it symbolize?
What choir will sing at the start of the ceremony?
*What is the "ultimate sacrifice"?
The Last Post is a piece of music. What instrument plays this piece of music? (see picture below)
What is a 21-gun salute?
*What is the RCAF?
What is a fly-past? When does it happen on Wednesday?
After this, what piece of music will be sung by the choir?
*What is a wreath? What does it symbolize?
Please bring your answers to class on Thursday!!
The City of Vancouver works with the Vancouver Remembrance Day Committee to recognize the contributions our Veterans have made and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Canada. The Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade will begin on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:45am at the Victory Square Cenotaph at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street.
At 10:00am veterans, military marching units and bands will be led to Victory Square by the Vancouver Flag Party. The cenotaph ceremony starts at 10:30am.
At 11:00 am the Last Post will be sounded. There will be Two Minutes of Silence, during which a 21-gun salute by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment will be heard from Portside Park. Rouse and Lament will follow. The RCAF will conduct a fly-past moments later, weather permitting. The enduring In Flanders Fields will then be sung by the Bach Youth Choir and Sarabande and wreaths will be placed at the Cenotaph.
A feature will be a combined performance by the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service and the Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
Here is a link to a 2 minute video of the ceremonies from last year. This video features some of parade and the fly-past, as well as the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph.
Read the article below and answer the following questions.
*You may have to do some extra research too!
*Why is the service held at Victory Square?
*Where is it located? (use Google Maps)
*What is a cenotaph? What does it symbolize?
What choir will sing at the start of the ceremony?
*What is the "ultimate sacrifice"?
The Last Post is a piece of music. What instrument plays this piece of music? (see picture below)
What is a 21-gun salute?
*What is the RCAF?
What is a fly-past? When does it happen on Wednesday?
After this, what piece of music will be sung by the choir?
*What is a wreath? What does it symbolize?
Please bring your answers to class on Thursday!!
The City of Vancouver works with the Vancouver Remembrance Day Committee to recognize the contributions our Veterans have made and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Canada. The Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade will begin on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:45am at the Victory Square Cenotaph at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street.
Ceremony program
The program begins with a performance by the Vancouver Bach Youth Choir and Sarabande starting at 9:45am.At 10:00am veterans, military marching units and bands will be led to Victory Square by the Vancouver Flag Party. The cenotaph ceremony starts at 10:30am.
At 11:00 am the Last Post will be sounded. There will be Two Minutes of Silence, during which a 21-gun salute by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment will be heard from Portside Park. Rouse and Lament will follow. The RCAF will conduct a fly-past moments later, weather permitting. The enduring In Flanders Fields will then be sung by the Bach Youth Choir and Sarabande and wreaths will be placed at the Cenotaph.
A feature will be a combined performance by the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service and the Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
Here is a link to a 2 minute video of the ceremonies from last year. This video features some of parade and the fly-past, as well as the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Hi LINC 7 students,
We are going to look at Essential Skills on Tuesday and Thursday this week (no class on Wednesday due to VCC Day).
Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills. The Canadian government has rated the skills needed for a wide range of jobs and careers, from 1 (low skill level) to 5 (advanced skill level).
I'll have a handout for you to read and questions to work on for Thursday. I want you to use this Canadian government website to answer the questions:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/es_all-eng.do
You will also be doing a speaking assessment on Tuesday. The theme for this speaking assessment is education and training. It will involve individual one-on-one interviews. No preparation required!
We are going to look at Essential Skills on Tuesday and Thursday this week (no class on Wednesday due to VCC Day).
Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills. The Canadian government has rated the skills needed for a wide range of jobs and careers, from 1 (low skill level) to 5 (advanced skill level).
I'll have a handout for you to read and questions to work on for Thursday. I want you to use this Canadian government website to answer the questions:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/es_all-eng.do
You will also be doing a speaking assessment on Tuesday. The theme for this speaking assessment is education and training. It will involve individual one-on-one interviews. No preparation required!
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