NCTCA 2015 The Famous Five: Inspiring Change By Lois Donovan
A FUTURE TIME TRAVELLER
In The Journal, Kami reads newspaper clippings from her greatgrandmother’s journal and spins back in time where she discovers
what life was like for her great-grandmother as a young teen.
ASSIGNMENT #1
Imagine that it is 2090. One of your great-grandchildren reads your
journal. Write the journal entry that your great grandchild reads. Make
sure to include an event that you took part in or that was important to
you. (This can be an important family celebration, a school or a
community event or even a news story.)
ASSIGNMENT #2
Now imagine that as your great-grandchild reads this journal entry he
is transported back to 2015 and meets you as a school student.
Describe the encounter. What does he think of your 2015 world? (Will
he be angry at the wastefulness or at the pollution? Will he be
surprised about the attitudes? Will the technology or lack thereof be a
surprise?) Write a journal entry from your great-grandchild and his
experience in 2015
NCTCA 2015 The Famous Five: Inspiring Change By Lois Donovan
CREATE A FACEBOOK PAGE
Explore a Facebook page for ideas about what to include.
Photos
Friends – Who were Emily Murphy’s contemporaries? Create a list of
the people you think might be her “friends.”
Timeline – Compose at least 5 entries on her timeline, each written
by a different person. Include responses to each entry by Emily
Murphy and others. What else was happening at this time in
Edmonton? Alberta? Canada? The world? Remember anyone can post
on this site, not just Canadians What did Great Britain think of the
persons case?
About – jobs, education, where she lives, family
Groups – Which women’s groups did she belong to? Church groups?
Community? Political affiliations?
More – dropdown menu under “more” on the Facebook page lists lots
of categories. Use the ones that fit your historical character.
NCTCA 2015 The Famous Five: Inspiring Change By Lois Donovan
CLASS DEBATE
Assign a Class Debate about whether or not the Famous Five should be
granted hero status. STUDENTS must each research the
accomplishments of one of the Famous Five women and build an
argument for AND against granting this person’s status as a hero.
Students must be prepared to argue on either side of the debate.
The teams will be drawn randomly.
FAST FORWARD TO THE FUTURE
Write a newspaper article about you in the future. This may be a
biography written to celebrate a great achievement of yours, or the
celebration of the anniversary of a great achievement. It can even be a
eulogy or obituary describing your amazing contributions during your
long and fulfilling life.
**Remember, it is about you, but you are NOT writing the article. This
is from the perspective of someone who knew you or who appreciated
your great contribution to society.