June 9 - 12: Finding Forrester

FINAL DEADLINE for all April / May work is now Thurs. JUNE 12 
QUIZ on ch. 1-7 (25) Mon. June 9


Thurs. June 12, 2014
- You have the option of 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 surveys of your choice. 
- After participating, work on completion of term assignments, novel reading, or e-exam practice:


 

Tues. June 10  -  Wed. June 11, 2014 
- provincial exam practice e-exams and questions.
- Finding Forrester is a novel that explores many themes including human attitudes, assumptions and biases. Many argue that the media play a powerful role in shaping people's attitudes. We will watch the 13 minute video "Racial Bias and the Media."
- 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?
- 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 the most relevance to Jamal's experience. Write a full sentence reason for each choice.
• Next, list five other glossary terms that you now understand better after reading this list. Write or paraphrase the definition of each term.

Mon. June 9, 2014 (Review Ch. 1-7 answers for Ch. 1-7 quiz on Monday)
 
- Take an aerial tour of New York City (setting of Finding Forrester). Can you spot any famous landmarks?
- Review characters and answers to chapter questions of Finding Forrester.
- Continue reading chapters 8 -10 of Finding Forrester.
- Finish overdue April and May assignments.