Media Literacy: Sept. 21 - 25

Fri. Sept 25/09 - Projects - We are using the library computer lab to work on journal responses, My Media projects, and video postcard projects. See previous posts for details.
DUE DATES:
"My Media" project (Due Fri. Sept. 25)
"3 Journal Responses" (Due. Tues. Sept. 29)
"Dear Compy" letter assignment (Due Tues. Sept. 29)
"Video Postcard" (Due Fri. Oct. 2)

Thurs. Sept. 24/09 - Cyberbullying
- Review the Cyberbullying videos Parts 1, 2, and 3 from Real Life Stories.
- Select one of the letter response choices from the activity sheet. Write a two page double-spaced response to "Betrayed" or "Undecided." In your letter:
--- Analyze the problem
--- Offer strategies and/or advice
--- Provide encouragement and support
--- Use complete sentences with proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
*Do NOT put your name on the letter. I will give you a writing code for this exercise. (Due Tues. Sept. 29). We will be peer editing these letters.
Wed. Sept. 23/09 - Cyberbullying
- Review the Terrible Text video. Review types of cyberbullying. Work in groups to analyse one case study and prepare a presentation about the case. Each student should present at least one question and response. (5 mark group participation task)

Tues. Sept 22/09 - Projects - We are using the library computer lab to work on journal responses, My Media projects, and video postcard projects. See previous posts for details.

Mon. Sept. 21/09 - Advertising
- Read the booklet "Scams to Avoid" and complete the crossword puzzle.