Fri. Jan. 14 Homework: Read ch. 12 for Monday
- We will be participating in Harvard University's "Project Implicit" study, which surveys implicit bias related to a range of topics.
- View the introductory video about this project. Then, go to Project Implicit and complete 2 surveys of your choice.
- After you've participated, work on a practice e-exam for English 10.
Thurs. Jan. 13
- Finding Forrester is a novel that explores many themes including human attitudes, assumptions and biases. Many argue that the media plays a powerful role in shaping people's attitudes. We will watch the 13 minute video "Racial Bias and the Media."
- Read the articles "The White Screen" and "The Economics of Ethnic and Racial Stereotyping."
- Is the media doing enough to fairly represent our population?
- Watch the video clip about a recent experiment conducted by a high school student. Do you think the media is responsible for these results?
- Watch the DVD Test-Taking Strategies.
- Continue reading chapters 9 and 10
Wed. Jan. 12
- Write chapter 1 - 7 quiz.
- Vocabulary exercise: Review the Canadian Race Relations Foundation glossary of terms.
- Assignment due this class (10 marks): From the glossary:
- Select five terms that you think have relevance to Jamal's experience. Rank these terms 1 to 5 on a sheet of paper. Give a reason for each term choice.
- Next, list five other glossary terms that you now understand better after reading this list.
- Watch DVD: Test-Taking Strategies
Tues. Jan. 11
- Ethical dilemma group exercise
- Take an aerial tour of New York City. Can you spot any famous landmarks?
- Review answers for chapters 5 and 6.
- Read chapter 7. Review chapter 7 answers.
Mon. Jan. 10, 2011 Homework for Tues. Jan 11: Read chapters 5 & 6
- Review characters and answers to chapter 1 - 4 questions of Finding Forrester.
- The author, James W. Ellison, has written the novelizations for several films.
- Continue reading Finding Forrester.
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