Ghost in the Shell (MEDIUM)

Wow. A new assignment - it's been a while I know. But I wanted this one to be good (if you believe that excuse I have some swamp land in Florida you may be interested in).

Anyway, here we are. Ghost in the Shell has been a favourite film of mine since I was a teenager - it's cool, it's different, and when it came out at least it looked great. It's about cyborgs, and the internet (the Matrix creators claim it as a MAJOR influence) and espionage and lots of fun stuff. It is dense, and it may take you a few viewings to understand completely (or talk to me, I love to talk about this film).

You SHOULD know that the film does have some nudity and some violence. The nudity is innocent (no sexy time) and the violence is cartoon-style - but it's there, so make your own decision.

Without further ado, here is the assignment.
And here is the rubric for the essay.

Oh yeah, you can find this film on our iPads - #11 and #12.

The Walking Dead (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will need a copy of The Walking Dead Vol. 1 (we have it on the iPads) and this assignment sheet.

NOTE: The Walking Dead is not meant for young people. If you are under the age of 18 or if you are offended by coarse language, violence, gore and adult situations you should NOT do this assignment. You've been warned.

LINK to The Walking Dead Assignment
LINK to the Essay Rubric

The Shawshank Redemption (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Frank Darabont's 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. We have the film on the iPads, #s 11-15. Come on in to watch it. It's also readily available from your local library, rental store and even on youtube, so just find it and watch it.

You will also need the following documents:
LINK to The Shawshank Redemption Assignment
LINK to the Opinion Essay Rubric
LINK to the Plot Graph Sheet

Finally, there is a plot graph as part of this assignment - and I want it done well. But I understand that not everyone remembers being taught this - so here is a lesson that can help you understand plot graphs.

A Quick Lesson on Plot Graphs

Controversial Topic Opinion Essay (MEDIUM)

LINK to Controversial Essay Assignment

Into the Wild (BIG)

For this assignment you will need these two documents:
LINK to Death of an Innocent STORY
LINK to Into the Wild Assignment
LINK to Essay Rubric