Thank You

I just wanted to say a very quick thank you to you all. I don't think I can truly explain all the things that I have gained from knowing you all and all the fascinating things I have learnt about you all and myself. I could not wish you enough luck for what you all deserve but I will try my hardest. I wish you all the best for the exam and hopefully they exam questions will be the same as those for the SACs throughout the year so it is a little easier for you all. Please call in after the exam and tell me how you went (if I can't get there due to having a class). Once again, thank you; for everything.
Love you all
Nikki

Who is Responsible?

The question from the exam that most people chose to write about. Well who is ultimately responsible? If you could only pick one person who you feel is the MOST responsible for Joey Doyle's death who would it be?

Attitude, Behaviour and Commitment Review

I would like to draw all of your attention to the page on the right titled "Attitude, Behaviour and Commitment Review. I would like every student to comment in this page answering the questions that have been provided. I have provided a sample response from my own perspective to assist you. This will need to be completed during Exam Week.

1.“You don’t ask no questions. You don’t answer no questions unless you want to wind up like that.” Examine the workers’ responses throughout the film. Why are those so reluctant to speak out against the crime and injustice that they are exposed to?

2.Edie and Father Barry represent the moral consciousness of the group. They both encourage others to stand up for what is right. How do Edie’s words, “Did you ever hear of a saint hiding in a church?” serve as a catalyst for Father Barry to act?

3.Johnny Friendly’s interactions with his posse of followers inside The Bar reveal a lot about the corruption that exists within the Longshoreman Local Union and the ways in which Friendly maintains control. Make a list of the ways in which this loyalty is insisted upon by Friendly and his henchmen.

4.One of the key factors in Terry’s life is his lack of education and his simplicity. How do these scenes establish this? Keep a list of the references to Terry’s education in the film. When does his posture and demeanour change in the film?

5.Is Johnny Friendly a completely unsympathetic character? Justify your responses with evidence from the text.

Homework Due Friday 1st June

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that the small sheet of questions that I handed out tomorrow during class are due on Friday next week which is the 1st of June. One word answers are not expectable.  You should be aiming for a minimum of a paragraph for each question.

Ok I have just been fiddling with the blog and I have sent you all an invitation to be a group member. Now you will need to be a group member before you can comment or post. Hopefully this should make things a little easier. 

For class tomorrow you will need to work on providing a paragraph responding to the prompt in the section titled Essay Prompts. You need to save it as a new post and you are required to comment on at least 3 other posts with suggestions on how they can improve their piece.
Enjoy and I will see you all on Wednesday
Nikki

Ok class,
This is my first attempt at using a blog in the classroom lets try and work together to make this a success.
Nikki