Blackfish
Who directed Blackfish?
Gabriella Cowperthwaite
What are the three rhetoric devices (appeals to)?
Who wrote Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
How many assessments have you had this semester?
2
How many people did Tilikum kill? (Or at least that the documentary implied he killed)
3 - Keltie Byrne, Daniel Dukes, Dawn Brancheau
Name at least 3 conventions of an opinion piece
Hyperlinked sources
Headline
Byline
Publish date
Visuals
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
Is it A or B week that we have class on Monday, Wednesday, Friday?
A
How old was Tilikum when he died?
Bonus 50 points if you can name the year he died
35
2017
Explain the difference between emotive language and figurative language
Emotive language uses strong connotations, hyperbole, words chosen for emotional impact
Figurative language is the use of metaphors, similes, personification
What is the difference between supernatural and superstition? Define both
Superstitions: a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck
Supernatural: An event/occurrence caused by caused by forces that cannot be explained by science
Week 2
How much money did SeaWorld lose in revenue in the first 2 years after Blackfish was released? (You will get half points for being 2 away either side)
10 million USD
Explain how an opinion piece is different to an essay
Opinion pieces should have a hook, they can use first person, a call to action
What is the name of Macbeth's best friend who the prophecy decrees children will rule Scotland and Macbeth eventually murders?
Banquo
How many lessons has Miss Kitson been away for this term?
Bonus 50 points if you remember the reason for the first two
4
Year 12 Camp
Why is the documentary named Blackfish?
The name 'blackfish' comes from what fishermen and Native Americans used to call the orcas
List 6 of the 8 topics you were able to choose from to write your opinion piece
6 of:
• The Australian Government has banned social media for people under 16 years of age
• Many sports are reconsidering concussion protocols in the wake of CTE and head injury increases
• Australians are the world’s biggest consumers of fast fashion
• Legislation is being introduced to restrict gambling advertising
• More than 70% of England is in drought after the driest July since the 1800s
• NSW Department of Education has requested a ban on take-home assessments due to AI concerns
• Genetically modified purple tomatoes are set to be sold in Australia later this year
• Welcome to Country booed by crowds during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service
What is the main force that drives Lady Macbeth and Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
Ambition
What date was your first task due?
Include day of the week for a bonus 50 points
19th of August
Wednesday