Today we had a chance to take a look at each others' spoof ads. Some really wonderful ideas! Well done. I handed back Media Logs - Media tests will be returned on Friday (someone still has to write test).
We got going with our next piece of writing which is a persuasive opinion piece based on one aspect of the media unit we've worked through.
The first step was to write for 3 minutes on the following topics: (absent students, you need to do this before you move on to the next step, please complete this for next day).
For three minutes write your opinion about these topics. Don't worry about spelling/grammar, but make sure you write what you think. Take a side - don't be afraid (be compelled even) to have an opinion.
#1 Gender Stereotyping - the media causes young men/women to have poor body image. Agree/Disagree
#2 Violence and the Media - violent games/movies negatively affect young children/teens. Agree/Disagree
#3 Social Media (like Facebook) - is it safe?
#4 Digital Technology - does our use of social technology help or hinder interpersonal communication?
$5 Media and Teen - does the media help or hurt teens?
Next day you will learn how and why to conduct research to support your opinion...so you'll have to choose a topic Friday.
Our discussion then moved to the specifics of opinion piece/persuasive writing. I shared an example, and students had a quick chance to take a look at examples from the newspaper.
See you Friday! Wednesday is Take Your Grade 9 to Work Day - have a great day at work.
Homework: READ, any media logs/spoof ads are now overdue....
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