Film Study
"Bully" - a documentary PG -13
"Freedom Writers" - based on a true story PG - 13
"Freedom Writers" - based on a true story PG - 13
Bully - Cynthia Lowen
A documentary on peer to peer bullying in America.
5 students are followed throughout their regular days at school and their lives are documented. Cast: 1. Tyler (17 yrs) (boy) 2. Alex (13 yrs) (boy) 3. Kelby (15 yrs) (girl) 4. Ja'Meya (14 yrs) (girl) 5. Ty (11 yrs) (boy) Ty
Personal Response - Writing Assignment There are 3 options for the writing assignment/essay. Choice A, B, C. Each choice has different parts and will be a different length. The choices are given recommended goal grades that can be achieved. Each choice is at the Gr. 9 level - there are no options available for below or above Gr. 9 work. Certain students may have work modified if needed. Example. If you choose Option C - the goal is to get Excellent --> however, this depends on the quality of your work. You may get a mark of Satisfactory, Proficient, or Excellent depending on the quality. This is also dependent on your ability in this specific area. |
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Freedom Writers - Richard LaGravenese (Diary by Erin Gruwell)
Dead Poets Society - Peter Weir
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