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Media Literacy Unit (English 10)

Billboards, magazines, newspapers, TV, radio, movies...the list of mediums we receive information can go on forever! With the media so prevalent in our lives, understanding where messages originate, who the target audience is, why the message is being sent to us, and what the message is truly saying is an important life skill. Therefore, we will be focusing on this topic for a few weeks in English 10.

We will be beginning our Media Literacy Unit with this media usage form. Keep track of how much you are exposed to media throughout the day!

Advertising:
~ Magazine Ad Analysis
~ Target Audiences
~ Product Placement
~ Create your own ad!

TV - Gender and Teens:
~ Media Observation Form

Media Corporations Handout and Presentation
~ Handout Directions
~ Presentation Directions
~ Link to information site
The handout will serve as notes for the class. You are to base the presentation on what information you included in the handout. All handouts are due May 15th!

Abstract Word Research Paper (English 10)

~ Guidleines for the Abstract Word Research paper.
~ Checklist and Letter to Parents. You MUST keep up with due dates on the checklist! These steps are STILL due ON TIME if you are absent! Plan accordingly!

Here are two files to help you understand how to complete this research paper.
~ Mediums for Examples
~ Opinion, Thesis, Explanations, Examples, and Research

REMEMBER: Online notecards must be "shared" with me by Sunday, April 19th at 11:59pm. Class name is: Smalley English 10
Enjoy your break!

Short Stories (English 9)

The Short Stories Unit Test will be on Wednesday, April 1st!

You will be tested over the Elements of a Story Notes on the test!
Literary Terms
Aesop's Fables
Questions on Aesop's Fables
"The Utterly Perfect Murder" Questions
"The Sniper" Handout (Due Wednesday, March 18th)
Link to "The Sniper" story.
The Most Dangerous Game Article ...I had to scan this upside-down...(Due Tuesday, March 24th!)
Link to "The Gift of the Magi"

Research Paper (English 9)

For English 9, the research paper topic is focusing on any technology that influences our 21st century lifestyles. Students are allowed to focus on the positives of that technology OR the negatives, but not both!
Guidelines for the Research Paper
Checklist - you MUST keep up with these deadlines!
Example Topics
Outline Example
Citation Powerpoint
Rough Draft Peer Editing Checklist
Rubric

15 Notecards are due on Sunday, 2-22-09 by 11:59PM!
You must SHARE these with me. DO NOT EMAIL THEM!!!!!
Here are the Class Names for sharing:
For 2nd Period - Smalley English 9 Period 2
For 7th Period - Smalley English 9 Period 7
For 8th Period - Smalley English 9 Period 8

The following are links to other important documents used in class.
Fact, Opinion, Inference, and Judgments
MLA Citation Practice
MLA Cheat Sheet
Blank Practice Template

Book Talks (English 10)

Book Talk Info
Book Talks for the Independent Novels will take place March 23 - March 27.