Welcome to Media Literacy Class

Blog Assignment #1-
Write a post in the comment section answering the following question: What do you think "media" is?

Remember to:

1. Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. This is a graded assignment. You should not use "web speak."

2. Do not use your last name. Start your comment with you Name, Last Initial, and hour.

3. Post the comment use the Anonymous setting! Do not use your email account to post.

4. When you are done posting your comment go back and be sure that it went through.

The Merchants of Cool

Yesterday in class you watched a movie called "The Merchants of Cool." In the comments section write about your reaction to the movie. Include such things as:

- Is there anything you learned from the movie?
- Did anything surprise you about how companies market to teenagers?
- What do you think about how companies learn what is "cool"?

Be sure to put your first name, last initial, and hour at the beginning of your post.

Does Advertising Affect You?

Write an paragraph in the comments section. Do you agree or disagree with this statement:

"Advertising does not really affect me."

Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Explain your answer fully. 5 sentences minimum.

Be sure to put you name, last initial, and hour with each comment.