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To what extent is "truthfulness" important in historical fiction?
To what extent is "truthfulness" important in historical fiction?
How does conflict shape an individual?
How does conflict shape an individual?
Are our ethical and moral codes situational?
Are our ethical and moral codes situational?
COURSE COMPONENTS ADDRESSED IN THIS UNIT
COURSE COMPONENTS ADDRESSED IN THIS UNIT
Concepts: Perspective + Culture
AOE: readers, writers, texts, + Intertextuality
Possible Global Issue fields of inquiry: Power, Politics and justice + Beliefs, values and education + Culture, identity and community
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Formative paragraph and short answer responses
Presentations and responses (formative)
Guided portfolio entries (formative and summative)
Independent portfolio entries (formative and summative)
Individual Oral (summative)
Week 2
Week 2
L/O: To explore the opening scene of Apocalypse Now and analyse how various film techniques and components help us understand Willard’s character and the main themes and ideas within the film
L/O: To explore the symbolism of Kilgore’s character and the effect of Coppola's use of various film techniques within the scene.
Wednesday, March 30
Ms. Z is away sick. Please watch the LOOM instructions sent to you by email and linked below.
Symbolism - Apple, Jon, Raziel
Action - Johanna, Jasmine, Kayla
Internal dietetic - Ella, Talisa
HW: Complete your assigned slide and short reflection on the Jamboard
Thursday, March 31
Film techniques - review and discussion
Opening scenes review
HW: Rewatch the Kilgore scene (0:24:05-0:52:08). Be ready to unpack and discuss it next lesson.
Friday, April 1
HW: Complete Task 2 on the Kilgore task sheet. Upload to M.bac before lesson.
HW: rewatch the Do Lung Bridge scene (1:39:18-1:49:05) and write down some bullet point notes on your assigned task on the Do-Lung Bridge task sheet upload your response to m.bac before class.
HW: You should have a narrowed down your top 2 IO text pairing/GI choices. Upload your completed planning sheet to the dropbox on M.bac no later than 10pm on Saturday. You should have your top 2 choices highlighted.
The "crash course" below has spoilers so don't watch it before the movie if you don't want to know how the film ends.
Week 3
Week 3
L/O: To explore the Do-Lung Bridge scene in detail and consider themes, ideas and GIs explored in this scene
L/O: To explore the evolution of Lance’s character
L/O: To explore the role of women in the film
Wednesday, April 6
Kilgore - Task 2 review
The Do Lung Bridge scene - review assigned task from the task sheet.
Thursday, April 7
Clarissa - GI presentation
The Do Lung Bridge scene - review assigned task from the task sheet. (if needed)
The evolution of Lance's character - discussion
Women in Apocalypse Now - Task sheet and seminar preparation questions
HW: Prepare for the seminar discussion on women in Apocalypse Now tomorrow.
Friday, April 8
Women in Apocalypse Now - Seminar discussion
Hearts of Darkness - A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [1991].avi
<-- Hearts of Darkness is a documentary about the making of Apocaplyse Now. It is not required that you watch this but it gives a new perspective on the film and what went into making it.
Week 4
Week 4
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