Media / The Alchemist: Sept. 28 - Oct. 1/10

Weekly Assignment  Update: 3 paragraph Essay / Panel discussion- Due Wed. Sept. 29 

This week, we will start viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)

Fri. Oct. 1/10

- Blk. A only ( mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Finish watching parts 1 & 2 of the "One on One" interview (Al Jazeera) Part 1 - Part 2

- Paulo Coelho has a Web site and is on Facebook and Twitter.
- There are plans for a movie version of The Alchemist
- continue reading The Alchemist from p. 21.


Thurs. Sept. 30/10 - The Alchemist

- Blk. B: Questions and notes on the introduction and prologue.
- Become familiar with the author Paulo Coelho. Review the biographical article.
- Continue reading The Alchemist from p. 10.

Wed. Sept. 29/10 - The Alchemist / Panel Presenters

- Panel discussion on media celebrity activism (students who selected this option).
- Review the elements of fiction.
- Read to the introduction (complete ques. 1-4) and read the prologue (take notes).

Tues. Sept. 28/10

- The K-Library computer lab is booked for this class.

- You'll be investigating the DIY Doco interactive documentary storytelling website (use ear buds).
- In the last 10 - 15 minutes of class, go to the interactive quiz and test yourself. Fill in the correct responses on your worksheet. Hand it in for a completion score of 10 marks.
- Tomorrow, we'll start The Alchemist.