Week 7 Agenda, 2009-10

Language Arts:

M: Grammar. Analyze advertisements. HW: bring 2 examples of ads (one teen, one other). Finish FFA booklet if necessary.

T: Advertisements- types and strategies. HW: track and describe ads in a ½ hour of TV viewing

W: Vocabulary list #3. Continue analyzing ads. HW: make ‘boxes’ for vocab words

TH: Begin working on ad analysis project. HW: work on ad analysis project

F: DUE: Grammar worksheets 1-3. Continue working on ad analysis project. (due next Tues) Begin novel study. HW: work on ad analysis project

Honors:
Schedule is same as above. Grammar, vocabulary, and project instructions will differ from regular LA and will reflect increased rigor.

Goals:
The student will:
• Determine audience and purpose for specific print and visual ads
• Evaluate motivations and desired outcomes of advertisers
• Discuss legal and ethical ramifications of advertisements
• Track data related to advertisements and create a presentation of that data
• Create an original advertisement for a product that demonstrates awareness of persuasive strategies

Standards:
Reading:
S3, C1, PO 3: distinguish fact from opinion in expository text
S3, C3, PO 3: describe and identify persuasive techniques and strategies
Viewing/Presenting:
VP-E1: analyze visual media for techniques used to influence opinion
VP-E2: plan and develop a visual presentation
VP-E3: establish criteria to evaluate visual media