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Students will keep a research folder as part of their project work. Students will prepare a written analysis of the question: Were separatism and the October crisis covered differently in the English and French media? Students will participate in a debate based on their findings and then prepare a position paper based on their research and debate.
Following the project launch, present and review the Project Outline carefully with students. Be sure that all parts of the task are clear.
This project includes the following worksheets that outline the task and provide tools for students to use as they work. You may wish to use all or only some of these sheets, which you can adapt to suit your needs and those of your students. For each sheet that you use, be sure that students understand how the sheet is to be used to support their work on this project.
It is not necessary for students to view all parts of each file. You might guide them toward those parts of the files that appear to be focused on the issues of separatism and the October Crisis. In their research, students may consult the Resources provided or resources of their own choosing, as well as the files on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site (including Additional Clips and Links).
Depending on the language skills and experience of the students, you might translate the following information and supports into French and start the project in that language.
The following assignment sheets are available to be downloaded to review with students:
- Project Outline
Hand out this sheet before beginning the project and review it carefully with students. - Archival Research Organizer (two pages)
Students can use this tool to help organize their research. You might want to collect and evaluate these sheets as part of your assessment of this project. - Sample Research Log Sheet
Students can use this log to maintain focus on their work. - Research Folder Checklist
Consider having one student responsible for this checklist and keeping it in the classroom so that it is always available. Review it frequently, particularly as the project begins, to ensure successful comprehension and completion of this part of the research process. - The Quebec File Buzz Groups
Students can use these questions, or others like them, to share the nature of their research or their impressions. Buzz groups can help students test theories and check facts before preparing for a formal debate. - Debate Tips
Carefully review student research when it is completed. It is always helpful and encouraging to have students add their own suggestions to the formal list presented. There is space provided on the sheet to allow for student and/or teacher input and refinement. - Assessment Tool: Debate Rubric
Use this evaluation tool to accompany the debate. Present it carefully and completely to students during the project and refer to it regularly. Students can use the assessment master themselves or in the role of peer reviewers or you might select one or two students to review, rather than participate, in the debate. - Group Work Checklist
Use this as an evaluation tool or as a guide to help students work successfully in their groups. - Position Paper Checklist
Use this as an evaluation tool or as a guide to help students successfully complete their position papers.
