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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Monday, February 4, 2013

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?
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Friday, February 1, 2013

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?

  
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Grade 2: Jan 30th

This your task after you have finished your quiz.

Click on this link to practise typing. Use the hand positions you learned today.

http://annrymer.com/keyseeker/

http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Grade 3: Media Literacy Quiz Review

Let's look at a couple common forms of media together to practise for our quiz on Thursday.

 THE LORAX MOVIE TRAILER

 1. Who is the Intended Audience? (Adults or children; boys, girls or both?)
The Intended Audience is boys and girls.

2. How do you know? (What clues tell you? Example: music, cartoon/real life, theme)
I know because the music is funny. I also know because it has cartoon characters. I know because the theme is funny or silly.

3. What is the Intended Purpose? (Why did they create this trailer?)
They created this trailer because they want to make kids laugh. They wanted more people to know about the movie because they want to make money. They also might want people to see if they like it or not.

4. What type of Media is this? (Print, film, radio?)
It is a film. 
 
5. How do you know?
I know it is a film because you can see, hear and watch it.








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Grade 5: Media Literacy Quiz Review

Let's look at a couple common forms of media together to practise for our quiz on Thursday.

 THE LORAX MOVIE TRAILER (MISS ALI)

 1. Who is the Intended Audience? (Adults or children; boys, girls or both?)
The Intended Audience is children.  It is a family movie.

2. How do you know? (What clues tell you? Example: music, cartoon/real life, theme)
The pictures are cartoon, not real people. The music is happy. If it was an adult movie, maybe the music would be loud or scary.

Level 4:  I know this is for children because it is funny. It is funny because in the movie the  boy flew the airplane in the girl's backyard on purpose because he likes her. When the boy's airplane flew into the yard he yelled, "Yes!"

3. What is the Intended Purpose? (Why did they create this trailer?)
The Intended Purpose is to get people to watch the movie because it advertises the movie.

4. What type of Media is this? (Print, film, radio?)
 This type of media is film because it is not just a still image. 

5. How do you know?
I know because there are moving images and people are talking.
COURAGEOUS MOVIE TRAILER (Rachel)
1. Who is the Intended Audience? (Adults or children; boys, girls or both?)
The intended audience is adults because it says honour begins at home it show that how the fathers want to connect withe their children.

2. How do you know? (What clues tell you? Example: music, cartoon/real life, theme)
We know it isn't for children because it is violent in some parts.

3. What is the Intended Purpose? (Why did they create this trailer?)
The intended purpose is to make other people watch this film because they want fathers to be better.

4. What type of Media is this? (Print Film, Radio?) How do you know?
  This media is a film because, it is not just a 3:00 minute video, there are real people.



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Name:
Grade:
Date:

Intended Audience and Purpose Quiz Review

Choose one medium. Answer the questions using your own words. You may use point form.

1. Who is the Intended Audience? (Adults or children; boys, girls or both?)

2. How do you know? (What clues tell you? Example: music, cartoon/real life, theme)

3. What is the Intended Purpose? (Why did they create this trailer?)

4. What type of Media is this? (Print Film, Radio?)
 
5. How do you know?
 


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Grade 7: Pastor and Policeman

The Pastor and the Policeman
Instructions: Answer the following questions. Use full sentences and include specific details or reasons.
1. Who is the Intended Audience?
The intended audience is for us to vote for them in the amazing race
The people that are choosing who are going to be on the amazing race(auditioners)
2. What is the Intended Purpose?
If they go on tv they might talk about God
If they get enough viewers, they can get money
Get on the amazing race
3. What is the message? How did they communicate their message? (E.g. music, parody, comedy, personal)
The message is that they would like to get on the amazing race 
Ainley thinks that if they do get on the amazing race, people should vote for them
4. How effective was their presentation?
Too much talking, not all of it was relative
Having the scenes changing was good, because it kept it interesting
5. How could they have communicated better?
They could have done actions to emphasize what they were like
Use expression and voice
If they actually met Rob Ford and showed it

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Name:
Grade:
Date:
The Pastor and the Policeman
Instructions: Answer the following questions. Use full sentences and include specific details or reasons.
1. Who is the Intended Audience?
2. What is the Intended Purpose?
3. What is the message? How did they communicate their message? (E.g. music, parody, comedy, personal)
4. Is this media? How do you know?
5. How effective do you think their presentation was? What could have done to communicate their ideas/message better?
6. Why do you think Shawn and Jessie are doing this audition?
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