May 25 - 28: The Chrysalids

***Quiz #3 Friday (25 marks) ch 13-17***
Fri. May 28/10 The Chrysalids novel online

- In class review of run-on sentences: comma splices and fused sentences.
- Quiz #3 on The Chrysalids.
- Watch the conclusion of The Truman Show. See links in Thursday's post.

Thurs. May 27/10

- Review questions for chapters 13 - 17
- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." (or here)
- The Truman Show has been called one of the ten most prophetic science fiction movies ever made. What do you think this statement means?
We will watch The Truman Show on Thursday and Friday. Consider the following questions:

• Do you think this movie should be classified as science fiction? Why or why not?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about the media?
• What statement do you think this movie is making about ethics?
  

The Truman Show ( part 1 - part 2 - part 3 - part 4 - part 5 - part 6 - part 7 - part 8 - part 9 - )


Tues. May 25 & Wed. May 26/10

Chapter Summaries
- The J219 lab is booked for Tues. & Wed. this week. Use this lab time to complete the following:

• The Chrysalids Media Project
• Reading the rest of the novel and completing questions for chapters 13 - 17
• Other unfinished projects
• EN 10 provincial e-exam practice (link at top right of blog)
  

- See the following media project scene examples: