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
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:
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
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?
