Monday December 5, 2016
Wednesday Dec. 7, 2016
Learning Situation: Dear students: Over the weekend, I ended up watching an infomercial for the T25 exercise program. I am now really interested in purchasing this product, but I am also really undecided. Do you think that it is a worthy purchase? Analyze the advertisement and write me an email sharing your opinion.
Learning Situation: Dear students: Over the weekend, I ended up watching an infomercial for the T25 exercise program. I am now really interested in purchasing this product, but I am also really undecided. Do you think that it is a worthy purchase? Analyze the advertisement and write me an email sharing your opinion.
- T25 Analysis: Visuals
- Journal entry: Have you ever been influenced to purchase an item by viewing its advertisement?
Thursday Dec. 8, 2016
Friday Dec. 9, 2016
- T25 analysis: Persuasive techniques
- Journal entry: What persuasive techniques did you find in this advertisement?
Monday Dec. 12, 2016
- Beyond advertising: Sports Illustrated, Cheryl Tiegs, Ashley Green,
- Class debate: Do you think that advertising and media messages, such as T25, are a negative or positive influence on how we judge different body types?
- Writer's workshop: Write me a 200 - 300 word email, regarding your advice as to whether or not I should purchase the T25 workout program. Please us the template provided to critically discuss this ad in an appropriate manner.
Tuesday December 13, 2016
- Email continued
- Letter from a student
Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016
- Learning situation: You see (ad choice) and there is something about it that just does not "sit right" with you. You decide to complain.
- Why do people complain? messages, misleading,
- To Whom? Ad Standards, Product company, Organizations
- How? Letter, Phone Call, Petition
- Consequences: Ad Standards, Barbie makeover
Thursday Dec. 15, 2016
- Letters: Canadian style
- Your letter of complaint template
Friday Dec. 16, 2016
- Type out letter of complaint
- Computer lab 11:10 - 1:10
Monday Dec. 19, 2016
- Learning situation: You are looking through a magazine while you wait at the doctor's office and come across a few ads that you wish to discuss in your English class.
- Choose your ad
- Fill out questionnaire
- Prepare discussion points
Tuesday Dec. 20, 2016
- Discuss your ad
Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016
- Exam
- Computer lab 11:10 - 1:10
Thursday Dec. 22, 2016
- Oral exam (by appointment only)
Friday December 23, 2016
- Marks