“Flowers for Algernon” Permission Slip

Dear Parents,

In Grade Ten English Language Arts we will be beginning a Unit based on the novel “Flowers for Algernon”. Part of the work in our unit will be based on critical and personal analysis of the cinematic genre of story telling. We will also be comparing parts of these stories to novels that the students will read in class. The work will encompass teaching students how to view movies critically so they are better able to observe the cinematic techniques that have evolved since the beginning of motion pictures. The students will also be taught how to argue persuasively by providing support for their personal opinions concerning the cinema.

Some of the movies we will be observing in class are at the level of Adult Accompaniment (14) or higher. The films will be selected from the following list;

1.  Rain Man

2.  Forrest Gump

3.  Limitless

The Unit will involve outcomes such as;

1.1Examine the ideas of others in discussion to clarify and extend their own understanding

1.2 Construct ideas about issues by asking relevant questions and responding thoughtfully to questions posed

3.1 Demonstrate active listening and respect for the needs, rights, and feelings of others

· Analyze the positions of others

4.2 View a wide variety of media and visual texts, such as broadcast, journalism, film, television, advertising, CD-ROM, Internet, music videos

6.1 Articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of view about issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate evidence

7.2Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make supported responses to content, form and structure

9.3Analyze and reflect on others’ responses to their writing and audiovisual productions and consider those responses in creating new pieces

If you have any questions or comments please call Mr. Gibson at the school or he can be reached through e-mail at .

Please sign the slip attached below and return it to Mr. Gibson by Wednesday, November 14.

I give my child permission to watch the following videos in ELA 10;
1.  Rain Man
2.  Forrest Gump
3.  Limitless
Student’s Name: ______
Parent/Guardian’s signature: ______