Period 7:
If you did not complete the 3 writing tasks, please complete them in the next 30-35 minutes. Go, go, go! If you did, see below:
Writing Task:
If you did not complete the 3 writing tasks, please complete them in the next 30-35 minutes. Go, go, go! If you did, see below:
Writing Task:
- On YOUR blog, please write a review of the book Ready Player One. What did you think of it? Consider writing about the writing style, the characters, the plot, the use of 80's nostalgia, the action sequences, the theme (note that one of the main themes is that business/companies ruin or challenge the private player in the "internet". The government's concern over Net Neutrality has also been an important issue.)--or any other evaluation or comment you make from your reading.
Writing Task (#2):
- Are Video Games Dangerous?
- Please read and take notes on the following 4 articles (note the authors/arguments offered):
- Shooter Video Games Really Do Rot Your Brain (Mia De Graff; Daily Mail)
- You've Been Lied To--Video Games Will Not Rot Your Brain (Tim Miller)
- How Video Games Affect the Brain (Hannah Nicols)
- Video Games Can Change Your Brain (Science Daily--see bottom of web page for MLA citation)
- In a short article (300-500 words) please present/summarize the information from the articles on the issue and agree with one side as to whether or not video games are dangerous.
Writing Task (#3):
- Choose 1 review of a video game from the website: Metacritic. [choose a game review, click on it, then click "Read Full Review" to read the actual review.]
- Notice how the review was written:
- a hook or introduction that explains what the game is, who created it or published it, and a summary of the storyline or object of the game.
- an analysis of the parts of the game. Usually, for a game, this includes an judgement about the story, the actual game play, the video graphics, the sound, or other technical details. Each part usually consists of a paragraph.
- a review ends with the writer's opinion about the quality or worth of the game. Is this a game that you would enjoy? Why or why not? What is the final conclusion: should someone buy and play this game?
- sometimes a review ends with similar games to buy or play; or something wise to consider about the product that a consumer should be aware of.
- Then: choose a video game to review (see below for some sample ideas)
- Review the game. [If you can't play it--or did not play the game, make sure you indicate this in your review...]
- In the COMMENT section of this blog, please post your short review. Try to hit some of the bullet points regarding what is included in a game review.
Finally, with time remaining (or as information for your consideration) take a look at these videos/links:
Crash Course:
Video Game Museum:
- Space Invaders (1978) and play the game here (you need flash)
- Pac Man (1980) and play the game here (you need flash)
- Donkey Kong (1981) and play the game here (you need flash)
- Joust (1982) and play the game here (you need flash)
- Pole Position (1982) and play a similar-style game here (you need flash)
- Super Mario Brothers (1985) and play the game here (hit X to jump; arrow keys to move)
- Street Fighter (1987) & Mortal Combat (1992)
- Other classic 80's games
Period 8: Film: Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg.
Before we view the film, check out and read information on Steven Spielberg. Also, check out information about the film at IMDB.com (international movie database). You will use this information (I hope) along with the content of the film we watch in class to write or vlog a film review.
A film review is similar to other kinds of reviews (like a game review). It usually opens with a hook to grab the attention of the reader, followed by a lead-in that identifies the subject matter and creates a thesis: was this film any good?
- a hook or introduction that explains what the film is, who created it or directed it or acted in it, and a summary of the storyline or important themes of the film.
- an analysis of the parts of the film. Usually, for a film, this includes an judgement about the story, the acting, the special effects, the sound or music, or other technical film details like the editing or the production quality of the film. Each part usually consists of a paragraph.
- a review ends with the writer's opinion about the quality or worth of the film. Is this a film that you enjoyed watching? Why or why not? What is the final conclusion: should someone watch this film?
- sometimes a review ends with similar films to watch; or something wise to consider about the product that a consumer should be aware of. In essence, "why should I see this film?" Other critics may rate the film (thumbs up, thumbs down, 3 out of 10, C+, etc.)
As you watch the film, take notes of key/major topics (see handout). You will use your notes to help you write/film your review.
HOMEWORK: None.
The video game, Pac-man, which just so happens to be created by Namco, isn't an idealistic game for modern times. Although I grew up knowing of Pac-man, I only ever played it on several occasions. And during all those times, I found the game completely redundant and extraneous. Despite my disliking of the game, I can see the appeal. The goal of eating little dots while trying to refrain from getting eaten yourself may be redundant, but yet, it's still addictive. This game may not be the best in graphics if I were to critique for its design, but the design was decent and pleasant to the eyes during it's time. The 80s was all about colors and vibrancy which is a trend that the game lived up to. Other than that, the music was inneccessant and irritable to my ears. Overall, the format of the game is fairly well and decent, but it isn’t a game that I enjoyed or recommend playing unless you like being frustrated.
ReplyDeleteThe video game RED DEAD REDEMPTION that is created by Rockstar Games is a very different game not a lot of people would expect a game like this because its based on the older days where they didn't have transportation such as cars they had horses this game is mainly for western lovers. In the game there are tuns of options that you could do theirs shot outs that are in the middle of no where and there is also times where it can get very cold and your horse could be at risk of dying. There are also other games that Rockstar has created and RED DEAD REDEMPTION is not the best that they have made so far but i would most definitely recommend this game for any western lovers that are out there because it is a fun game and the graphics are good. Other games that they have made are GRAND THEFT AUTO witch is a very great game if you like violence and driving without getting tickets.
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