After today's lesson, the following work should be completed.
Journal # 6: Completed in EXERCISE books. Choosing 3 of the 5 topics listed on the board. Do you empathise with Josie's situation?
Features of Sitcoms: Definition and Mind Map. Add your own distinguishing features of sitcoms. Define and give examples.
Questionnaire: What type of questions will you ask? Most popular timeslot? Country or Origin? Characters? Locations? Sets? Canned Laughter? Theme Songs? Audience? FAMILY VALUES?
Extra: Familiarise yourself with Google docs. Don't have a Google account? MAKE ONE!
REMEMBER: SIMPSON'S P.E.E.R RESPONSES & LFA QUESTION SET 3: BOTH NEED TO BE POSTED ON THE BLOG!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
LFA Q's Set 3: Ch 6-7
Question One
At the BBQ, Josie and Christina speak separately with Michael, Josie's new found father. He says to Christina; about Josie, that "I don't want her" (p. 65) yet shifts his perspective, later stating that "It's too late. Seventeen year-olds don't need fathers" (p. 66). To this, Christina replies "Oh God, Michael. I'm thirty-four years old and I need a father" (p.66).
What does this say about Michael's role as a father? Is he typical or atypical of what we would classify as the stereotypical father?
Answer with reference to the text, and (if applicable and appropriate) anecdotally from your own experiences and relationship with your father/s.
Question Two
Nonna speaks of the changes in the parent/child relationships over the years; stating that "Oh Jozzie, tings these days are so bad because you can get away with anyting. But tings those days were so bad because you got away wit nuting" (p. 75).
How is this applicable to your own life? Compare and contrast your parents' disciplinary actions with that of your grandparents. How are they the same? How are they different?
POST ANSWERS AS COMMENTS BELOW. OF COURSE ONLY REVEAL THE INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH SHARING WITH ALL OF US.
DUE FRIDAY 29/10/10
At the BBQ, Josie and Christina speak separately with Michael, Josie's new found father. He says to Christina; about Josie, that "I don't want her" (p. 65) yet shifts his perspective, later stating that "It's too late. Seventeen year-olds don't need fathers" (p. 66). To this, Christina replies "Oh God, Michael. I'm thirty-four years old and I need a father" (p.66).
What does this say about Michael's role as a father? Is he typical or atypical of what we would classify as the stereotypical father?
Answer with reference to the text, and (if applicable and appropriate) anecdotally from your own experiences and relationship with your father/s.
Question Two
Nonna speaks of the changes in the parent/child relationships over the years; stating that "Oh Jozzie, tings these days are so bad because you can get away with anyting. But tings those days were so bad because you got away wit nuting" (p. 75).
How is this applicable to your own life? Compare and contrast your parents' disciplinary actions with that of your grandparents. How are they the same? How are they different?
POST ANSWERS AS COMMENTS BELOW. OF COURSE ONLY REVEAL THE INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH SHARING WITH ALL OF US.
DUE FRIDAY 29/10/10
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Journal # 5
For all of those who have been bluffing their way through the novel thus far.
What are your impressions (so far) of Josie? How does she see herself? What hang-ups does she have? How do others see her?
In your response, you MUST reference the text, using relevant quotes from the first half of the novel.
Responses should be submitted as a comment below and be a minimum of 200 words. Due next lesson!
What are your impressions (so far) of Josie? How does she see herself? What hang-ups does she have? How do others see her?
In your response, you MUST reference the text, using relevant quotes from the first half of the novel.
Responses should be submitted as a comment below and be a minimum of 200 words. Due next lesson!
The Simpsons: An Ideal Family?
From Lamey (March 25, 2000) New York Post
In an issue of Political Theory, a prestigious academic journal, Paul A. Cantor of the University of Virginia examines the "deep politics" of Matt Groening's popular animated cartoon, stating that "For all its slapstick nature and its mocking of certain aspects of family life, The Simpsons has as affirmative side and ends up celebrating the nuclear family as an insitution."
Do you agree?
Season 20: Episode 3 - Double, Double, Boy in Trouble
When Lenny wins the lottery and invites the Simpson family to a celebratory party at a posh hotel, Bart meets his doppelganger, Simon Woosterfield, who happens to be a member of the richest family in Springfield. Simon and Bart decide to switch places, and Bart arrives at the lavish Woosterfield mansion only to find football great Joe Montana hanging around the estate. As Simon adjusts to the simple life over at the Simpson household, Bart begins to notice his wealthy new siblings acting strangely toward him. With some frightening words of wisdom from Mr. Burns, Bart realizes his new siblings are plotting his demise so they can inherit the Woosterfield family fortune all for themselves. Lisa and Simon must reach Bart before he goes from riches to ditches.
Use the P.E.E.R acronym to structure your response and reference the above episode in your answer. Your response to the question should be at least 300 words in length.
Submit as a comment below.
In an issue of Political Theory, a prestigious academic journal, Paul A. Cantor of the University of Virginia examines the "deep politics" of Matt Groening's popular animated cartoon, stating that "For all its slapstick nature and its mocking of certain aspects of family life, The Simpsons has as affirmative side and ends up celebrating the nuclear family as an insitution."
Do you agree?
Season 20: Episode 3 - Double, Double, Boy in Trouble
When Lenny wins the lottery and invites the Simpson family to a celebratory party at a posh hotel, Bart meets his doppelganger, Simon Woosterfield, who happens to be a member of the richest family in Springfield. Simon and Bart decide to switch places, and Bart arrives at the lavish Woosterfield mansion only to find football great Joe Montana hanging around the estate. As Simon adjusts to the simple life over at the Simpson household, Bart begins to notice his wealthy new siblings acting strangely toward him. With some frightening words of wisdom from Mr. Burns, Bart realizes his new siblings are plotting his demise so they can inherit the Woosterfield family fortune all for themselves. Lisa and Simon must reach Bart before he goes from riches to ditches.
Use the P.E.E.R acronym to structure your response and reference the above episode in your answer. Your response to the question should be at least 300 words in length.
Submit as a comment below.
FREE RICE LEADERBOARD WEEK 2
It seems as though the tracking software on freerice.com is less than desirable, so if you feel as though you should be on the leaderboard, post your total as a comment below.
Kwabena 18990
Me 12220 (21230)
Roni 11390
Wild Maso (?) 9260
Coldplay (?) 7380
Remember each student needs to reach a total of 40000 by December 1st!
Kwabena 18990
Me 12220 (21230)
Roni 11390
Wild Maso (?) 9260
Coldplay (?) 7380
Remember each student needs to reach a total of 40000 by December 1st!
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