Friday, October 29, 2010

Friday 29th October ... TBC

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!

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

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!