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.

Marley (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will be asked to watch the 2012 film Marley. You will examine the life and death of this international icon and will have the opportunity to learn more about Jamaica, about what music can mean to some people, about Bob as a father, and lots of other things.

To complete the assignment you'll need the film (iPads 11-15) or find a copy of the film yourself.

LINK to the Marley Assignment

As you read through the assignment there is a question that asks you to make a mind map. It also says that you should "WATCH EDUCREATIONS Mind Mapping Video FIRST" - do that here.

Being Super (BIG)

For this assignment you'll need a few things. First of all, you'll need a school iPad (#1-10) so you can read the story. You'll also need a few other things.

For one, you'll need to build a presentation as part of this assignment - using PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi or any other presentation software you like. BUT, in my opinion, no one knows how to do this properly.

Watch this slideshare presentation to get some badly needed tips/tricks.

Try going to this URL. It will show you what's up with Presentations.

Now that you've seen that you should be able to start the assignment. Good work (luck has nothing to do with it) and remember to ASK ME if you have any questions. IT'S MY JOB! AND I LOVE IT.

LINK to the Being Super Assignment

You'll also need these other two documents to complete the assignment.

LINK to the Comic Book Grammar and Tradition sheet
LINK to the Types of Characters in Fiction sheet

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

Murderball (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need the 2005 film Murderball and the following document:
LINK to Murderball Assignment
To see some examples of Film reviews, take a look at these:
LINK to Murderball Film reviews

Bias and Baloney (SMALL)

For this assignment all you need is the following document:
LINK to Bias and Baloney Assignment

A Mighty Heart (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Michael Winterbottom's 2007 film A Mighty Heart, and the following document:
LINK to the A Mighty Heart Assignment

Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame (MEDIUM)

LINK to Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame Assignment
LINK to Outlasting the Fickleness of Fame Article

The Skills Employers Want (SMALL)

LINK to The Skills Employers Want Assignment
LINK to The Skills Employers Want Article

Fractured Fairy Tales (MEDIUM)

 





LINK to Fractured Fairy Tales Assignment
LINK to PC Little Red Riding Hood
LINK to Defendant Testifies Story

It Was a Year Ago (SMALL)

For this short(ish) assignment all you need is the assignment below. The story is embedded in the assignment!
LINK to It Was a Year Ago Assignment

A Boy Grows Older (SMALL)

For this assignment you will need two documents, the story and the assignment package, both found below. Take a look at the assignment sheet to see what you'll be doing, then read the story, and start answering questions. If you have any questions email me or text me - or hey, you can come to class and ask me!
LINK to A Boy Grows Older STORY
LINK to A Boy Grows Older 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

Lamb to the Slaughter (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you will need two documents and a computer with YOUTUBE to view the video clip:

LINK to Lamb to the Slaughter STORY
LINK to Lamb to the Slaughter Assignment

Also, when you get to the Parts of a Short Story question you have two options:

1) Ask me. I can run through these quickly with you. No problem.
2) If I'm not around, or if you are sick of my voice (it happens) then simply go here.

The Lottery Games! (BIG)

For this assignment you need two documents and the 2012 film The Hunger Games:
LINK to The Lottery Story
Link to The Lottery Games Assignment

Crash (MEDIUM)

For this assignment you'll need a copy of Paul Haggis' 2004 film Crash and the following document:

LINK to Crash Assignment

The Things They Carried (BIG)

For this assignment you'll need access to the book The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
LINK to The Things They Carried Assignment

Once you find the "The Things They Carried" Educreations video you will need to find the Khan Academy video about the Vietnam War. The Khan Academy site is great, but it can be a little difficult to navigate for noobs, so you can also access that video here. And a google search for "Khan Academy Vietnam" works too.
LINK for the Khan Academy Vietnam War lesson