Thursday, May 26, 2011

Loaded Words and Your Issue

Section 5 of your report requires you to:
(1) Explain how those on different sides of the issue talk about the issue differently.
(2) Identify loaded words and phrases used by each of the groups.
(3) Explain how this use of loaded words affects the dialogue between the two groups.

A color coded sample Section 5 is here (click link).

Steps to Write Section 5 include:
1. Brainstorm loaded words relating to your topic.  Indicate whether each has a positive or negative connotation.  + / -
2. Use Google News, Procon.org and Issues and Controversies to locate articles about your topic.
3. Skim the articles for loaded words and add them to your list.  You should have 10 words/phrases or more.

4. Write a draft of this section.
5. Double-check your draft with the rubric and checklist.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Instant Pie Charts

Create pie charts for your survey results using instantpiecharts.com

To transfer each pie chart from the site to a word document, simply copy and paste it.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Deconstructing Ads

1. Visit the Deconstruction Gallery and deconstruct some ads together with the class.

2. Complete your own ad deconstructions (see handout)

3. Create your own Counter Ad
More Resources

Monday, May 02, 2011

Merchants of Cool

The PBS Frontline documentary, Merchants of Cool, plus related materials can be viewed at:
hwww.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/