conversational
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class discussions and student journal entries...
Journal by Y.K. grade 11
Entry #1 –Sunday Sept 7, 2003
I watched the Patriots game on CBS today. It is always fun to just relax and
cheer for your team, especially when you’re with friends, making
it a good way to get together just to hang out. It is usually a good time
and a fun experience (although not this particular Sunday.) I did notice
however that there were commercials pretty often, and they were mostly
commercials for the same products being played over and over again (especially
Ford F150 commercials these past few weeks, we often saw it on several
channels at once, making it impossible not to watch it.) There were also
many commercial for products such as chips and especially beer that show
crazy parties with beautiful women enjoying the product, as though buying
something will automatically lead to this kind of life.
Entry #2 – Monday Sept 8, 2003
Watched the Simpsons today, it is by far my favorite show. However recent episodes
have not been as good as old ones, as writers are adding more of the “FOX
attitude”, often resorting to more crude and obvious jokes than the clever
and often subtle ironies of older episodes. It is also interesting that some
clips of shows like the Simpsons are not aired in the United States for fear
of losing sponsors. I have heard of several cases of this, and have seen this
in one Simpsons episode. I still enjoy watching these kinds of shows though
because they are entertaining without requiring much thought, and they can
often help me relax. Once again, commercials were annoying, but in some ways
convenient, I was able to make a sandwich.
essays, poems & raps
do you think that a video game that is non-violent, gender neutral, or free of stereotypes would sell?
Video games are successfull
by being non intellectual
but some sexual.
Video games without violence
to the makers nonsense.
Men like their toys
and video games are toys for young boys.
Violence, action and adventure are the game's main themes
without these corporations wouldn't have there schemes.
so they can keep bringin in the green.
It boils down to what sells and what profits
to make a game without any type of problems can't stop it
why because people like to watch it.
--Matthew, Grade 12
what do you think it would be like to live in a stereotype-free world?
V ideo games are full of gender stereotypes.
I magine life in a stereotype free world.
D udes would not always be the heroes.
E quality in the number of boys and girls in video games.
O ne's body parts would be proportionate.
G uys would not always need to rescue girls.
A natomy would be realistic.
M acho-ness would not be the main theme for a male character.
E veryone would see that both males and females are capable of being
heroes and villians.
MORE STUDENT ESSAYS, POEMS & RAPS
artwork
What better way to communicate your ideas, your thoughts and feelings, and your point of view? Here are a few samples of student work in the artistic realm...
This site is under construction--be sure to visit soon for more student artwork!
family shield, by Kevin, grade 9,
October 2003 (For the Gladiator & Sports Unit)