Tutorial A 1. What is the nature of fame? In other words, what does it mean to be famous? 2. Does it last? Explain 3. In what ways can fame be a burden? Be specific.

4. How do the lives of the famous and great differ from the lives of others? 5. What distinguishes "great" people from mere “celebrity”?

 Who would you say is great, and why?  Lynn Johnston (cartoonist) ‏  Buffy Saint-Marie (singer) ‏  Oprah Winfrey (TV host) ‏  Steven Spielberg (movie maker) ‏  Pelé – (soccer star) ‏  Wayne Gretzky – (hockey player) ‏  Giovanni Caboto (explorer)  David Suzuki (scientist)  Rick Hansen (wheelchair athlete)  Mother Teresa (humanitarian) ‏

Questions from U2L1  1. Use a dictionary to define the terms "fame" and "greatness".  2. What are the characteristics of greatness? Of all the people featured in the course readings, which one embodies the term "greatness" the most to you? Explain.  3. What distinguishes "great" people from celebrities?

Assignment Guidelines  Choice  Create a Profile – one of the top ten Canadians as listed on the Greatest Canadian Profile Resource  Create a Collage – outline the main points in which this individual has achieved 'greatness' - use Greatest Canadian Profile Resource Ensure all information is complete and accurate according to the Profile Resource found at the beginning of your lesson.

 birth date and place  death date (if applicable) ‏  key points about early years  major field of activity  major influences  major achievements  obstacles faced  how obstacles overcome  important details of personal life – education employment, travel, family, children, etc.  Why do you consider this person to be the greatest Canadian? What has he done for Canada? What is his legacy?

Greatest Canadian - Collage  Information should be relevant to the individual's history and accomplishments.  Images and captions should outline the way in which this Canadian has achieved greatness.

 Greatest Canadian  CBC Archives