Ms. Gokturk

Journalism

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper with details that demonstrate your understanding of the film.

Worksheet for Bowling for Columbine PART I: Day 1

1. ON-GOING TASK: Moore interviews many people. Create categories: primary, secondary, and authority. Keep track of some of his sources and indicate why this source was necessary to be included.
2. ON-GOING TASK: Besides interviews, Moore promotes his cause/message using various “documents.” What does he use and for how does each help his point come across loud and clear? Cite specific examples (for instance: primary news footage, music, primary documents, pop culture, etc.).
3. Moore’s piece started with a question. What was he trying to find out? [In other words, what trend did he notice?]
4. Moore’s documentary is biased. What is Moore’s position?
5. Definition -- Muckrake: to search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business. How is this film an example of muckraking?

After you finish Bowling for Columbine

1. As you watch the second part of Bowling for Columbine, please keep a list of questions and comments. [Imagine that Michael Moore will be visiting us tomorrow and you will be able to pose these directly to him. What would you ask him?]
2. What has NOT been addressed that you would have like to have seen? Explain.
3. How do you feel about how Moore gained an interview with Charlton Heston?
4. Take a moment to digest the film. How do you feel about this film? Is it a fair representation? Are you convinced? Whose side are you on? Explain.