Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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

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


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!


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?



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