Please turn in your homework for Chapter 3, part 2 (see previous post for details!)
WRITING TASK(s):
The end of the marking period is Friday. All late/missing/incomplete work needs to be turned in by then for partial credit.
--Your review/article of Ready Player One
--Your review/article of an Atari console game
--Continue writing your Interactive Story Project (The choose your own adventure assignment)
--Blog article posts from this marking period: computer games & games you play post (Dec.); 1984 Government post (Dec.); propaganda post (Nov.); other*
--Gender in Video Games post; Use the source material below to write a reflective post on your blog defining your position regarding misogyny (or race/gender/marginalization) in video games & digital media. Remember to attribute your sources.
--EXTRA CREDIT: Write a dystopian story (like 1984 or V for Vendetta)
--EXTRA CREDIT: You may gain extra credit if you, like Anita Sarkeesian, film a vlog post or create a Podcast and upload on your blog your own critical review on the topic in a review of games you play. [You may work collaboratively on this project!]
The fiction project will be due Thursday, Jan. 30. If you are writing your dystopian story, this is also due Thursday, Jan. 30.
Period 8:
Introduction to the Music Industry!
Please complete the following assignment(s) today in class:
Writing Task #1: On YOUR blog (10-15 minutes)
What is your favorite style or genre of music? If you have more than one (many people do) when do you like to listen to these musical styles? Furthermore, why do you like this style of music--what do you get out of the experience of listening to this music? Finally, in your post, identify your favorite musical artist and explain why you like this artist's music. Why should anyone listen to him/her/them?
- Blogs are published and meant for readers to enjoy each post you create. Consider adding a picture of your favorite band or singer, or [since this is a music related issue] embed a video of your favorite performer's best piece (one that you most likely wrote about) from Youtube.
Read the linked article by Jon Pareles from the NY Times. On YOUR blog, post a reaction to this critics commentary/review of the recent Grammy's. Pick at least 1 winner or loser (those who were nominated but did not win...) that Pareles comments on and either AGREE with him or DISAGREE. Make sure you support your opinion and give reasons why you agree or disagree...
You may also comment in your post about bands or musical artists who SHOULD have been nominated for a Grammy in their area (see the Washington Post article linked above) but perhaps were overlooked or did not get nominated. Why? What is your OPINION about the music industry as an "institution" of mass media?
HINT: Hyperlink to Pareles' article or other articles you come across to help your blog readers understand what you are spouting off about... [You may also find it helpful to include videos or photos in your post!]
HOMEWORK: Complete any work you did not complete in class. Fiction projects are due Thursday, Jan. 30.
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