Day 4

Today we learned about the media, and how they trick us into thinking their product will make us better. I told the students that they are the ones that are targeted because 8-18 years olds influence a big portion of purchases. We looked at advertisements to guess what they were selling. The thing we saw all 16 of them have in common was they used attractive people, people having fun, or families that seemed to be happy. We discussed whether it was the product that makes us who we are, or our personality. I explained the media is not bad, it does inform us of new products, but we need to analyze the commercials, and see what we are really buying. We need to think "Do I need this?", or "Do I WANT this?" then decide why it is this brand I am choosing. These considerations will help us be wise consumers. My lesson plan is included.

Day Five

Today we finally finished our podcast!! I have all of them published just click on the group that you would like to listen just click on the link.
Group One
Group Two
Group Three
Group Four
Group Five
Everyone did a fantastic job!! I know that I gave Noah the wrong card, but it is okay, what he said is true!! I hope everyone had fun today, and again thank you for being quiet so everyones podcast turned out great!

Day Four

Today our class was cut short. We tried to do a podcast to make an anti-drug commercial, but we ran out of time. Group 1 went, but the sound did not turn out that loud, so we will all do our commercial on Friday, April 17. All of the students got their sentences written today, so we should be able to record everyone. Hope everyone has a great Spring Break, don't eat too much Easter ham!! View my lesson plan. Also, feel free to ask me questions, leave commments etc.