Antz Movie Review Assignment

In a series of well-organized paragraphs, identify and explain the ideal form of government. Use specific examples from the movie Antz to support your opinion. Would Thomas Hobbes or John Locke support your opinion?

Length: 350 words

Due Date: Evaluation

Chart: Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1Knowledge and Understanding/10-Defines the type of government, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses with a high degree of effectiveness-Defines the type of government, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses with considerable effectiveness-Defines the type of government, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses with moderate effectiveness-Defines the type of government, their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses with limited effectiveness

Application

/10-Makes connections between the types of government and the content of the movie with a high degree of effectiveness-Makes connections between the types of government and the content of the movie with considerable effectiveness-Makes connections between the types of government and the content of the movie with moderate effectiveness-Makes connections between the types of government and the content of the movie with a limited effectiveness

Written Response: Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Communication

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-Communicates information and ideas with a high degree of clarity-1-2 spelling or grammar errors-Communicates information and ideas with considerable clarity-3-5 spelling or grammar errors-Communicates information and ideas with some clarity-6-9 spelling or grammar errors-Communicates information and ideas with limited clarity-More than 10 spelling or grammar errors

Thinking and Inquiry

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-Uses critical thinking skills with a high degree of clarity and effectiveness to identify and explain the ideal form of government-Uses critical thinking skills with considerable clarity and effectiveness to identify and explain the ideal form of government-Uses critical thinking skills with moderate clarity and effectiveness to identify and explain the ideal form of government-Uses critical thinking skills with limited clarity and effectiveness to identify and explain the ideal form of government

Type of GovernmentCharacteristicsAdvantagesDisadvantagesExample from Antz

Democracy

Monarchy

Dictatorship

ANTZ MOVIE ANALYSIS (Essay Set-Up)

Introduction:-Statement about Canada or government in general-Describe all three types of government briefly-Hobbes/Locke perspectives on government-Which is the ideal (best) form of government = Thesis

1st Paragraph-Your point of view on the ideal form of government-Support with as many specific examples from the movie Antz as possible-Relate back to Hobbes and Locke

2nd Paragraph-Second form of government-Support with as many specific examples from the movie Antz as possible.-Relate back to Hobbes and Locke

3rd Paragraph-Third form of government-Support with as many specific examples from the movie Antz as possible.-Relate back to Hobbes and Locke

Conclusion-Discuss all three types of government again-Explain again why your form of government is ideal-Try to make connections to countries around the world