1. Bellringer: Jan. 14
Using either your device OR a chrome book, go to y.htm
In order to display marine mammals, what criteria must SeaWorld meet according to the NOAA?
A link to this site can also be found on – periods 2 and 4 link.

2. Today is the end of MP 2!

3. While Viewing the film
All bags must be off your desk.
Phones are either stowed or placed FACE DOWN on your desk in plain site.
Notes are out and pen or pencil is on your desk.
You are seated upright – do not slouch or put your head down on the desk.
You are not talking except when we stop to talk.

4. Film as persuasion
What effects does the film maker use to guide the audience?
How does she transition from one topic to another?
What images are repeated over and over?

5. What happened Previously in Blackfish
Orca misconceptions
Orcas in the wild
Tilikum comes to Seaworld (court scene)
“morally unacceptable” Babies removed from mothers
New show emphasizing relationships (Seaworld lies)
Accidents
Breeding program

6. BLackFisH
The Film is available on Netflix streaming or for rent on Amazon.com
Day 2 stopping points
Period 5
Period 7
Period 8

7. After the film.
View this July 18, ABC news report on the film and SeaWorld’s response.
1. What information from the film is repeated in this news report?
2. What is unusual about SeaWorld’s response to the film according to the report?
3. What does Cowperthwaite state she wants from SeaWorld? Does her film support this idea?

8. What are the KEY pieces of evidence for the film?
Testimonials from former trainers (Sealand, SeaWorld)
All the attacks (not isolated) - incident reports
54% of SeaWorld’s Orcas are related to Tilikum
Wild Orcas never attack humans; their behavior is very different
Captive habitats cause frustration
The class came up with this information.

9. Ticket out What do YOU think is the central idea for the film?
Central idea = main idea = thesis (if it helps, think of it like a theme, but for a nonfiction piece)