Becoming Media Literate! Update Friday February 1st

Hello Everyone,

Quick Update!

Math: We are working on finishing our mini posters or slideshows on a conjecture, pattern, or illusion from our investigations of math curiosities. You have had some time in class, and we will look to have them all done by Friday, February 8th.

Problem-Solving Projects: Everyone turned in their plans, which were reviewed by Ms. D. We had discussions about next steps, whether it was finishing models, posters, and educational items, or preparing to talk to Ms. Driussi about permission to proceed with solutions in a meeting next Tuesday. Everyone had to make an e-port entry on the solution they came up with for their problem.

Unit Review/Goals: Some of you have not published it, but everyone was asked to complete a unit review a while ago. Please check to make sure you published it on your e-port. We also took a look again at our term one report cards to review our goals for term two. Please finish your e-port entry on how you are addressing your goals by the end of next week. Great reflecting, everyone!

MEDIA! We have done a lot of great work this week talking about forms of media, how media affects us, and advertisements. This weekend you are asked to look at a paper advertisement of your choice and fill out the handout I gave you today. Please use the list of advertisement tricks I gave you as you analyze your ads. I look forward to our discussion on Monday. If you want to look at some kid-friendly TV ads to look at how gimmicks and other tricks are used to sell messages and products to you, here is a web link to find the commercials we were viewing in class.

Other updates on Twitter and in email.  Thank you and have a great weekend, especially for those of you joining in any Chinese New Year celebrations!

Kindly,

Ms. D