Using the Toronto Star's lively entertainment section students learn about language arts, drama, art, math, music, science and social studies.. The activities usually cover more than one subject and a number of skills. Students will read, review important concepts, do research and be creative. There are 144 activities for the whole class, small group or individual work.
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YOU CAN QUOTE ME - ACTIVITY #15
SUBJECT: Language Arts
SKILL: Quotations, Opinion
LEVEL: P/J
Many forms of entertainment use quotations (quotes for short) from reviews or famous people to promote their work. Look in today's Toronto Star Entertainment section. List any six shows and quotes praising the work.
Do quotes influence you? Do they make you want to see a show or not? Share your ideas with your class.
WHAT IS CULTURE? - ACTIVITY #73
SUBJECT: Language Arts
SKILL: Definition, Analysis
LEVEL: S
Entertainment often reflects a country's culture. How would you define culture? What kind of culture do we have in Canada today? How does our entertainment reflect it? Use the Toronto Star's Entertainment section for specific examples.
FUNNY COMMERCIALS - ACTIVITY #128
SUBJECT: Drama SKILL: Dramatic Presentation LEVEL: All
Imagine that you're in charge of putting on a funny commercial for T.V. Choose any everyday product, toothpaste, soap, deodorant etc., and make up a commercial alone or with some friends. Present it to your class.
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