Colors and Symbolism

Here are links that provide tips on symbolic meaning of different colors:

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/color2.htm

http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/color/a/symbolism.htm

http://crystal-cure.com/color-meanings.html

Spoof Ads

spoof (noun)
1. a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.
2. a hoax; prank. --Dictionary.com

View the spoof ads at Adbusters.org and then complete the related thinksheet.

Merchants of Cool -- Frontline Program Available Online

The Frontline Merchants of Cool program is available online at the following link:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/

English 12 Assignment for Tuesday, March 23

Please complete the following as a way to get started with our Language & Power unit:

1. Print copies of the following worksheets:
--How to Read an Ad
--Recognizing Appeals and Claims
2. Go to the webpage "Ad Dissection 101: How to Read an Ad"
3. Read and click your way through the activity. Be sure to respond to the corresponding questions on the worksheet.
4. Go to the webpage "Recognizing Appeals and Claims"
5. Read and click your way through the activity. Be sure to respond to the corresponding questions on the worksheet.
6. Turn both worksheets into the basket on the front desk. Thanks!