Grade 7: Goodbye Penny

The Federal Canadian Government stopped distributing pennies on Monday, February 4, 2013. That was last Monday! That means from now on, no new pennies will be given to Canadians. The Royal Canadian Mint stopped making pennies last year.

February 25, 2013

We have watched an informational video that tells us information about how the Canadian government has stopped the distribution of pennies. 

Now, let's watch an opinionated video that presents one person's point of view concerning this issue.

Canada Gets Rid of the Penny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU4E6SSy5Yg
 
1. (Before watching) By the title, what do you think this man's opinion is? How do you know?

2. (After watching) Who is the creator of this film? What do think their nationality is? How do you know? Could it be more than 1 creator?

3. What is C. G. P.s opinion about the Canadian government stopping the distribution of pennies? What evidence do you have to support this?

Pointing Out the Opinion: Goodbye Penny
Individual Task

Name:
Date: 
Grade:

Read these Toronto Star opinion letters. They are letters sent from Torontoians to the editor of the newspaper. 

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2013/02/09/lamenting_another_lost_icon.html

Pick one opinion that is the same as C. G. P. Answer the following questions below.


Copy and Paste Opinion here:

How do you know it is the same opinion? What evidence shows you this?

 
February 11, 2013
 
Let's watch these videos together that will provide more information about this Canadian event!

Google Doodle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiFPOcwdTnM

Info For Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YiiYeArmM

Discuss.

What information was presented in these videos?

It costs 1.6 cents to make 1 penny.
A lot of people contributed to the decision to phasing out the penny. 
The Government of Canada will save 11 million dollars a year. 
Penny were made since 1908.
The Queen's face is on one side and a maple leaf is on the other. 
Purchases are rounded to the neared 5 cents.
Over time the penny will become worth more because it will become more rare. 

Was the news article neutral or biased? How do you know? 

Neutral- because it just states the facts, because the words do not say it is bad or good, they don't give their own opinion (words), 

Biased- it stated many reasons why phasing out the penny is a good thing; they don't say the side effects, advertisements- don't say the negatives 

Grade 7 Time-Lapse Assignment

Time-Lapse Definition (Mariam-Webster): of, relating to, or constituting a motion picture made so that when projected a slow action (as the opening of a flower bud) appears to be sped up 

Toronto January 2013 Snow Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_Ns91XzZY

Birth to 12 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtyqS68ViWk&list=UUYx6Sp3W_Djaq8x14yI3S4A&index=4

ASSIGNMENT:

Create a Time-Lapse of your face from now until May 2013.

Each class: film maximum of 1 minute of video of your face and write a short one to two sentence caption describing your video in a Microsoft Word document. 

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 February 25, 2013

Grade 7 Media Literacy Project:

Time-Lapse

Instructions: Create a Time-Lapse using Photo Booth, iPhoto and iMovie on your iMac.

Video Component: Each Monday (first Media Literacy period), film a maximum of 30 seconds of your profile. You must show your face. You may bring in props; however, at least 80% of your video must be of your face. Props must be appropriate (nothing violent, crude) and are allowed during the video only. Props must be put away at the end of filming and not taken out again. Props must not be taken out in other classes (i.e. French).

*Miss Ali will give you a specific timeframe to film you video. If you do not complete your filming in the timeframe given, you will not be given more time to film. So, stay on task and keep focused.

Caption Component: Write a 1 to 2 sentence caption explaining what you were feeling and what happened on each day. You must include the date on each entry. You must save all entries in 1 Microsoft Word document. Make sure you save it properly each time. If you do not, you could lose your work!

 

Grade 3: Goodbye Penny!

February 21, 2013

Finish Good Bye Penny Task.
Miss Ali will check and then you may print.
If you finish early: Create a new document like Miss Ali showed you. 

1. Write your name, grade, date at the top. 
2. Title: Floor Penny
3. Save
4. Type the questions and answer the questions.

Questions:

1. How many pennies do you think they used?

2. What are these people making in the video?

3. Why do you think they are making it?

4. What are some things you could do with the pennies you have at home?

When you have finished you may practice typing on Alpha Munchies.

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day!

AUDIENCE RESPONSES

Canadian Penny Google Doodle: https://plus.google.com/+GoogleCanada/posts/AnxinDexqAK

1. Why was this produced?
This was produced because the penny is going away (Roland).
It was produced to celebrate the first day the pennies were gone (Enoch).
This was produced so people could celebrate the penny going away (Helen and Isaac).
This was produced because the penny is not being distributed anymore (Jeffrey).
They want to celebrate because they aren't making anymore pennies (Paige).
They want to celebrate have been around for a long time (Shmily).
They produced this because they want Canadians to become aware that the penny is no longer being distributed (Miss Ali).

2. Who produced this?
The people from the Google company made it (Roni).

3. Do you think adults would like or dislike this Google Doodle? Why?
I think that adults would like it because the penny is going away (Jasmine).
I think the sounds and colours are sad. So, I think it is for adults (Elysia). 

4. Do you think children would like or dislike this Google Doodle? Why?
I think children would sort of like this and sort of not like it. They might not like it because they might have a penny collection and this might make them sad (Daniel).
I think children would not like it because the colours are dark (April). 
I think children would dislike it because they miss pennies (Katie).



Valentine's Day Google Doodle

1. Why was this produced?
This was produced to make kids laugh (Anthony).
This was produced for Valentine's Day (Idris and Miss Ali).

2. Who produced this?
Google produced it (Ryan).

3. Do you think adults would like or dislike this Google Doodle? Why?
Yes, because  it reminds them of their marriage (Roni).


4. Do you think children would like or dislike this Google Doodle? Why?
I think children would like this because some parts are funny (Rachie).
I think children would like this because it will remind them of Valentine's Day and remind them of Valentines (Enoch).
It is cartoon and the pictures are funny (Roland).

TASK

Answer the following questions in a Microsoft Word Document. Name it Google Doodle.

Type the questions and answers yourself. Include your name and date at the top.

1. Which Google Doodle do you like best? Why?

2. Why was this Google Doodle produced?

3. Who produced this Google Doodle?

4. Do you think adults or children would like the Google Doodle?


END OF FEB. 14th

Name:

Grade 3

Date: February 4, 2013

Goodbye Penny!

The Federal Canadian Government stopped distributing pennies on Monday, February 4, 2013. That was yesterday! That means from now on, no new pennies will be given to Canadians. The Royal Canadian Mint stopped making pennies last year.

Let's watch these videos together that will provide more information about this Canadian event!

Google Doodle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiFPOcwdTnM

Info For Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YiiYeArmM

Class Discussion: Information we learned about in this video.

Canada is going to stop distributing pennies. (Daniel)
Canada looses 11 million dollars a year. (Anthony)
It takes 1.6 cents to make a penny. (Roland)
You now round to the nearest 5 cents. (Roni)
They stopped making pennies in May 2012. (Jasmine)
They stopped distributing pennies on February 4th, 2013. (Rachie)
The things to make a penny cost more than a penny is worth. (Jeffrey)

YOUR TASK

Think about the videos we watched in class today. Type the answers to these questions in Microsoft Word. Use the correct hand positions and fingering we learned in class.

1. How do you feel about this Canadian issue? (Do you like or dislike this?)

2. Do you think it is a good idea? Yes or no? Explain why.

3. How do you think this will affect your life personally?

Grade 5: Good-bye Penny!

February 28, 2013

Task: Continue to work on Small Group Toronto Star activity from last class. They are due at the end of class. 

February 26, 2013

 

We have watched an informational video that tells us information about how the Canadian government has stopped the distribution of pennies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YiiYeArmM

Now, let's watch an opinionated video that presents one person's point of view concerning this issue.

Canada Gets Rid of the Penny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU4E6SSy5Yg
 
1. (Before watching) By the title, what do you think this man's opinion is? How do you know?
He likes it.

2. (After watching) Who is the creator of this film? What do think their nationality is? How do you know? Could it be more than 1 creator?
American- because the US should follow
Canadian- because they say hurray Canadian


3. What is C. G. P.s opinion about the Canadian government stopping the distribution of pennies? What evidence do you have to support this?

GLAD
He says it a happy, joyful, fast voice.
Says other places should do it too- Canada is a role model.
The title says Huzzah!
The whole video is about this is so good. 
He says the good things about it. He says a little about the bad things, but not a lot.

 SMALL GROUP TASK BEGINS HERE

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Group Member's Names:
Date:
Grade:

Pointing Out the Opinion: Goodbye Penny
Small Group Task

Group Member Roles:

Scribe:

Reader:

Time Keeper:

Read these Toronto Star opinion letters. They are letters sent from Torontoians to the editor of the newspaper.

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2013/02/09/lamenting_another_lost_icon.html

1. Pick one opinion that is the same as C. G. P. Answer the following question below.

a) Copy and Paste Opinion here:

b) How do you know it is the same opinion? What evidence shows you this?

c) Is there a bias? How do you know?

2. Pick one opinion that is the opposite of C. G. P. Answer the following question below.

a) Copy and Paste Opinion here:

b) How do you know it is not the same opinion? What evidence shows you this?

c) Is there a bias? How do you know?

                       

February 19, 2013

Group discussion sharing answers to the questions from last class.

   

Happy Valentine's Day!

ADDITIONAL TASK INDIVIDUAL:

If you finish early check out this Toronto Star article the provides several personal opinions about this Canadian issue. 

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2013/02/09/lamenting_another_lost_icon.html

February 12 and 14, 2013 (Group discussion Scribed by Miss Ali Feb. 19)

Group Members' Names:

Last Penny Made at the Royal Canadian Mint in Alberta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbaJthvG-O8

1. What information was presented in this video?
the penny was leaving but we can still use it
 purchases will be rounded

2. Was it neutral? How do you know?

Neutral- shared facts only
Talked about the facts

The Phasing Out of Pennies

Informational Website on phasing out of pennies: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Canada+penny+heads+into+retirement/7913978/story.html

Instructions: Read this article that provides information about the phasing out of pennies in Canada in your assigned groups. Answer the following questions. Use may use point form. Assign group member roles.

Group Member Roles:

Scribe:

Reader:

Time Keeper:

1. What date did the Canadian Government stop distributing pennies in Canada?

Feb 4, 2013

2. How many cents does it cost to produce a penny? How much money can be saved by eliminated them?
1.6 cents
11 million dollars per year

3. Can Canadians still use pennies for everyday purchases?

Yes

4. If a purchase costs $3.56, how much will it be rounded to if you are paying cash? How much would it cost if you were paying by credit card or debit card?

$3.55
$3.56

5. What could you do if you have a pile of pennies at home according to the article? 

Wishing well
Bank to cash it in
Tile a floor

6. What is The Province? Use this link to help you: http://www.theprovince.com/about-the-province/aboutus.html
Tabloid


7. Is this an Opinion article or an Informational article? How you know?

Informational- facts, information (not opinion)

8. Do you think this article is neutral? Why or why not? 
Neutral. Mostly facts

9. Is there a bias? Explain. 

No- not giving opinion

February 5, 2013
 
The Federal Canadian Government stopped distributing pennies on Monday, February 4, 2013. That was yesterday! That means from now on, no new pennies will be given to Canadians. The Royal Canadian Mint stopped making pennies last year.

Let's watch these videos together that will provide more information about this Canadian event!

Google Doodle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiFPOcwdTnM

Info For Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YiiYeArmM

Discuss.

• if you round, it could make the price less or more
• been around for a long time
• save the government $11 million
• will help environment
• should help economy
• how to make pennies

1. How do you feel about this Canadian issue?

2. Do you think it is a good idea? Yes or no? Explain why.

3. How do you think this will affect your life personally?

Grade 7 Media Literacy Review

Grade 7 Quiz Review

Watch the following clips and answer the questions to review for your Quiz after lunch. Use full sentences and provide specific examples from the trailers in your answers.

http://www.courageousthemovie.ca/media.html#!prettyPhoto

1. Who is the Intended Audience? How do you know? What clues tell you this? Provide at least 3 clues.

2. Is there only one target audience? Explain you answer.

3. What is the Intended Purpose? Provide at least 2 answers. How do you know? What clues tell you this?

4. What type of media is this? How do you know?

Grade 8 Quiz Review

Watch the following clips and answer the questions to review for your Quiz on Monday. Use full sentences and provide specific examples from the trailers in your answers.

http://www.courageousthemovie.ca/media.html#!prettyPhoto

http://www.theloraxmovie.com/index.php

1. Who is the Intended Audience? How do you know? What clues tell you this? Provide at least 3 clues.

2. Is there only one target audience? Explain you answer.

3. What is the Intended Purpose? Provide at least 2 answers. How do you know? What clues tell you this?

4. What type of media is this? How do you know?