Media+Violence

Intro to Media Violence--Monday, September 27th

 * Notes on Media Violence
 * [[file:4 Effects of Media Violence Notes.pdf]]

Tough Guise---Wednesday, September 29th
ASSIGNMENT-
 * Think about the Movie and what you saw and felt
 * What did you agree with?
 * What did you disagree with?
 * What stood out?
 * Sports Fights
 * Realistic Video Games
 * Music Videos
 * Original Gangsters
 * Boys in Sports
 * Boys Don't Cry
 * Suck it up
 * School Violence
 * Leaders who advocate for peace
 * Was this video Anti Male?
 * Have you seen or experienced any of these things?
 * Write 2-3 Paragraphs (10-15 sentences) about what you think and feel after seeing this
 * Use specific examples (this is a big part of the grade)
 * Run Spellcheck and make sure you have read what you wrote.
 * Do not use IM/Text Speak
 * Email it to Mrs. Ferris either as an attachment or in an email

Thursday, September 30th
**Media Violence Play Acting**

Based on the notes on Media Violence (4 effects) you are now going to create a skit for elementary students.


 * Choose 2 out of the 4 effects
 * Write a detailed script explaining the effect
 * Make sure the script is detailed enough for anyone to be able to get up and perform it
 * Keep it entertaining
 * Scripts are written using Times New Roman, 14pt font in ALL CAPS
 * Each script must have a title
 * Total it should be 3-5 minutes in length (per script), the majority of this should be talking--Not sure how long that is? Go to Google, search for stop watch, read the script and see.
 * AND NOT, you may not have your characters play video games for 3 minutes without talking
 * This is an individual assignment
 * Print both scripts when you are done and turn them in

** Example: **

** Setting: Basement in a middle class neighbor hood with a couch and a tv. two boys are present wearing jeans and hoodies. **

** Boy 1: What do you want to do today? **

**Boy 2: I don’t know, what do you want to do?**

Hip-Hop and Media--Monday, October 4th

 * Read this article.
 * [[file:hip_hop-issue-brief-hip-hop.pdf]]

Hip-Hop and Masculinity---Tuesday, October 5th

 * Perception Matrix
 * Independent Lens--Beyond Beats Segment 1 (From PBS Educator Site)--Will try to add link when able to

Crossing The Line--Wednesday, October 6th

 * Class Group Project looking at impressions and perceptions of one another and the reasoning behind them
 * In the Hip Hop Quote Document, add your reaction to the activity and links to 2 Hip Hop songs that mean something to you (1 good and 1 you do not like).
 * DO NOT EMAIL THIS, just save it.

Men and Boys--Thursday, October 7th

 * Digital Annotating
 * Read the Article
 * [[file:Issue Brief Men and Boys annotate.doc]]
 * Answer the questions in the first 4 comments provided (click on them and type right into the comment bubble)
 * Add 4 additional comments with your thoughts or questions (go to Insert, Comment and one will be inserted where ever the cursor was).
 * Save in your H Drive
 * Email on Monday, October 11th

How we see men and boys--Friday, October 8th and Monday, October 11th

 * In a Word document create 2 collages
 * 1st one--Images of what you think a Man Should Be (use Google)---15-20 images
 * 2nd one--Images of what you think a Man Should NOT Be (use Google)---10 + images.
 * Email on Monday, October 11th

Lyrics, Songs and Women--October 12th

 * [[file:Pimp Juice by Nelly.pdf]]
 * [[file:Unity Lyrics.pdf]]
 * Read the Lyrics. What is the same? What is difference? What do you think?
 * Think of the videos: How were the women shown? How were they dressed? What was the main message about women.
 * Add to your Hip Hop Quote Document--SAVE DO NOT EMAIL YET

More Songs--October 13th
Assignment: