Passages 12

Web Links

Unit 6 Issues: Justice

Justice poem by Rita Joe

• Rita Joe 1
  Ask students to visit this Web page and read the biography of this poet. Students might investigate the other award winners listed on this site.
• Rita Joe 2
  This Web page includes another biography with bibliography for Rita Joe. Ask students to read the information on this page and discuss how it affects their understanding of the poem "Justice."
• Song of Eskasoni
  This NFB Web page describes a film about Rita Joe that you may want to order for your class.
• "Frank's Song" by Rita Joe
  On this Web page, students can read or listen to this song written by Rita Joe. By clicking on Valentine's Contest at the bottom of this page, then clicking on Happy Dreams on the page that comes up, students can find another poem by Rita Joe.
• Rita Joe Profile
  Students can visit the Windspeaker Web site to read a profile of Rita Joe. Encourage them to explore other parts of the site looking specifically for articles or editorials that are connected to the theme of this unit—Justice.

• W. D. Valgardson Home Page
  Students can visit and explore Valgardson's personal Web site. Ask students to read excerpts from other works by this author—available on this site.
• Valgarson on Canscaip
  Students can read a short biography and bibliography for Valgardson on this Canscaip Web site.

• Calvin and Hobbes
  On this commercial Web site, students can read some Calvin and Hobbes comic strips, as well as reading about the author/artist and the characters. Discuss this information as a class, and the insight the author/artist gives to the character. Note that this site includes pop-up ads and banner ads—review the Web site before sending students to it.
  • Students can also explore other comic strips by clicking on Comics or editorial cartoons by clicking on Editorial. As a class, collect a variety of comic strips or editorial cartoons that represent the Justice theme. Note that some editorial cartoons include mature material and the content is mostly about U.S. politics.
• Comic Strips
  This Web site provides links to a wide variety of comic strips, and is organized by categories such as Heroines, Serials, Business, Ages 18-30, and Sports. Ask students to investigate several of these categories and consider how the comic strips have been organized. Challenge students to create a new category that meets a target audience of their choosing and listing at least 6 comic strips. They can explain their category and target audience to the class.
• Bullying
  This Web site out of the United Kingdom provides many links to organizations concerned with bullying23. Information on bullying at school as well as the workplace is provided. Ask students to explore one part of this site and report back to the class.

• Bauer's Home Page
  This is an excellent author Web site with rich materials for students to explore. Begin by reading as a class the central text in a box; it begins "I love the view from my studio…" (Note that this text may change—as Bauer herself says, "This site, like my life, is under construction. But I am a woman with a deep appreciation for construction cranes. I hope you'll visit often and see how the work is progressing.") Discuss the role of author in society.
  • Follow this by having students read the note For Students under the category Reflections. Discuss students' dreams and the work needed to bring these dreams about. Discussion questions on her work and an interview can also be found on this site.
• Author Profile
  On this Web page for teenreads.com, students can read an author profile of and interview with Bauer.
• Author Interview
  Encourage students to read the excellent interview on this Web site and choose one other Bauer book to read. Discuss what Bauer has said about humour and characterization, and whether "The Truth About Sharks' follows these guidelines.

• Cathy Thorne
  On this personal Web site for cartoonist Cathy Thorne, students can view other cartoons like the one on page 274 of the Student Anthology. Discuss the cartoonist's style, subject matter, and recurring themes. Note that the content of some cartoons is mature; you may want to choose several appropriate cartoons for your students or the theme.
  • Through this site, students can also read about this cartoonist or contact her to discuss questions they have about her work.

• Dropping the Atomic Bomb
  On this Web site, students can investigate the events that led to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Useful links explore related subjects, such as the development of the atomic bomb, and casualties of World War II. As a class, discuss the information on the Web site, and what it adds to their understanding of the poem. Note that this is a commercial site with pop-up and banner ads.
• Iri and Toshi Maruki
  This personal Web page describes the work of Iri and Toshi Maruki and gives some insight into their experiences during the war. Note that the text includes typos; you may want to copy the text into a new file, correct the errors, and print out an error-free version.
• Hellfire: A Journey From Hiroshima
  This Web page, part of a larger movie-related Web site, describes the movie Hellfire: A Journey From Hiroshima , which is about Iri and Toshi Maruki's murals. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award. You may want to order a copy of this movie for your class. You might also want to check out and order the related documentary title at the bottom of the page— I Am Become Death: They Made the Bomb —then discuss the two viewpoints each film offers
• Sadako
  This Web site is a good teacher resource for discovering about other materials that relate stories about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
• Peace Project
  Ask students to visit this Web site to find out how they can get involved in a Peace Project.

• Canadian Muslims After the Attacks
  On this CBC Web site, students can read the diary entries of a Muslim woman living in Regina. The diary chronicles life after September 11, 2001. Links to previous entries are included.
• September 11, 2001
  On this commercial Web site, students can research the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash in the Pennsylvania countryside. Discuss the bias and perspective apparent in both this and the above Web site.

• John Diefenbaker
  Students can explore this National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada Web site to find information on former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. It also gives quick facts, a biography, and some of his speeches. Students can read his speech of June 30, 1960, where he discusses the upcoming presentation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  Students can learn more about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms from this Department of Justice Canada Web site. A short introduction is provided and then students can go to a summary of the bill to learn more. Encourage students to explore all parts of this site, including the Get Briefed On… section, which describes life in Canada during certain eras.
  • After reading about the charter and life in 1950, students can role-play a scene between people hearing about the Charter for the first time—citizens, politicians, and reporters. What questions would they have? How would they feel about the Charter?
• Human Rights
  The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights is outlined on this Web site. Students can read the declaration and determine if they agree or disagree with the principles set out by the United Nations.

• Exotic Animals
  Students can read an article on the British Columbia SPCA Web site on the consequences of owning exotic animals. Discuss as a class the reasons the articles suggests for why people want exotic pets. Do students agree with these reasons? Can they think of any other reasons? What suggestions can students make for stopping the trade in exotic animals?
• Canada and the Trade of Exotic Animals
  This Environment Canada Web site outlines its mission to monitor and protect the trade of exotic animals within Canada. Useful links give information on the regulations surrounding wild animals and plants.
• Exotic Cats
  This International Exotic Feline Sanctuary Web site provides useful information on "big cats." The article outlines reasons why exotic cats do not make good pets.
  • Students can read articles on at least three of the Web sites listed for "Animal Wrongs," and then compare their content, presentation, structure, and effectiveness.

• White CV
  On this Web site students can read about White's writing career as well as using the Poetry Samples link to read examples of her poetry. Choose a suitable poem to share with students.
• White Bio
  This Web site includes a short biography for White, as well as a photo and bibliography.

• Works by Girardin
  Works by Girardin can be found on this gallery Web site, including the work on Student Anthology page 292. Ask students to choose another work by Girardin that they think might have accompanied the poem "The Unjiggable Cod." Why do they think "Marine's Geometry" was chosen?
  • Encourage students to navigate through this Web site to view other work by Newfoundland and Labrador artists. They can choose an art piece that they find personally meaningful, and perhaps write a poem in response to it. Students could also compare the work and subject matter of several artists. Note that some nude studies are included in the works of some artists.

• Louis Riel
  On this Heritage Centre Web site, students can explore the life and times of Louis Riel and his contribution to Canadian history. A brief history of Riel's life and death is provided.
• The Métis People
  Students will find valuable information on this Web site run by the Métis Nation, including an historical account of the Métis people and information on early Métis and Louis Riel.
• Louis Riel and the Métis People
  This National Library of Canada Web site provides a lengthy history of Louis Riel. Links are provided to further educate students on others who played a role in the events.
  • Ask students to investigate at least two of these Web sites and compare their content, structure, bias, tone, and effectiveness.

• Other Images of Rebellion
  On this Web Site, students can view images of people involved in the Northwest Rebellion (or Resistance), as well as reading more about these people and viewing images of Batoche today.