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.

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

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

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

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