Grouping for PBL 3

Form groups of four.
1. There must be at least one member of the opposite sex in every team.
2. No one must be left without a group.

Write down the group name, and group members in the comments

PBL 3 Journal 03

What is the danger of depending on movies as a reliable source for historical information?

Write a 100 word response to the above question.Remember to include your full name and class at the end of the journal.

Media Literacy on Fearless

Watch the movie trailer and read the synopsis of Fearless (2006) by ‘Jet’ Li: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBVQjnOCdd4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearless_(2006_film)

Then compare the information with the following articles,

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-02/16/content_418742.htm http://www.china.org.cn/english/MATERIAL/192537.htm http://english.cri.cn/349/2006/03/27/44@67188.htm

1. What are the differences between the historical account of the life of Huo Yuan Jia and his character in the movie? Identify at least 3 such differences.

2. Why did Huo’s family demand compensation and apology from the movie producers?

3. What is the danger of depending on movies as a reliable source for historical information? Please provide your response on the 3 questions above and label your answer as 1.,2., and 3. in your individual comment

PBL 03 Journal 02

Can we trust movies to represent true history? Please elaborate on your conclusion.

Write a 100 word journal.
Remember to include your full name / class at the end of your journal.

Media Literacy Question 1

Did the Immortals really look like Japanese ninjas? If not, why did the directors want them to look like that?