Dec. 17 - 21: Sci-Fi Reviews

Chrysalids Essay Make Up Day: Wed. Dec. 19 Connections K123 

Fri. Dec. 21
- Conclusion of The Truman Show.
- Complete your book / movie reviews. DUE Mon. Jan. 7.
***Enjoy your holiday***

Wed. Dec. 19 / Thurs. Dec. 20
Blk. D / B - 20 min. reading. Continue viewing The Truman Show.
Blk. B / D - Lab class on media freedom / Google advanced searches
***New Contest - Why Media Matters (Deadline May 15/13)

Review the Fundamental Freedoms (section 2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

Fundamental Freedoms

2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:

a) freedom of conscience and religion;

b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;

c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and

d) freedom of association.

Freedom of the press is an important cornerstone of a democracy. In some societies, information access is much more restrictive than it is in Canada.

1. Find out where Canada currently ranks on the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. Where did Canada rank in 2002?
2. Review 2012 Attacks on the Press
3. Review statistics on journalists killed

View the following videos:
Report on the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index


Learn about the most dangerous country for journalists.


Internet censorship in China


Blogging and its impact on traditional news media


Tues. Dec. 18

- Complete the book review assignment for the novel The Chrysalids.
- Today, we'll watch the first 40 min. of The Truman Show.
- 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 this week. 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 ethical statement do you think this movie is making?

Mon. Dec. 17  -  The Chrysalids online novel. Chapter summaries.

Blk. D
- Library class today. Use this class to complete the Sci-Fi author activity sheet, read and complete any missing term 2 assignments.

Blk. B
- In-class five paragraph novel essay today. You may use your prepared quotes sheet and your axiom outline sheet.
- You will receive the essay criteria sheet and the first paragraph for the essay.