YEAR 13 LESSON 25/26 [8th/11th Dec 14]: Homework

Lesson 25 continued the exploration of the essay title:
'DIGITAL MEDIA HAS HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT BECAUSE IT OFFERS AUDIENCES A MORE DIVERSE RANGE OF VALUES AND IDEOLOGIES.'
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Lesson 26 on the 11th December was probably the most important lesson of the year so far. It is clear that the area of our work that we need to improve is the ability to construct a convincing critical commentary. This session consisted of students being 'talked' through a potential essay structure. Not only will this essay allow students to develop vital critical writing skills but this essay will also allow students to research material that will be relevant for the mock exam in January.
The main area of student writing that concerns me is QUESTION FOCUS. Students need to follow the following paragraph structure:

• OPINION
• TEXTUAL REFERENCE
• EXPLAIN HOW TEXTUAL REFERENCE SUPPORTS YOUR OPINION
• CONCLUDE THE PARAGRAPH WITH COMMENTS THAT LINK YOUR TEXTUAL REFERENCE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE QUESTION. IT IS THIS FINAL SECTION OF THE PARAGRAPH THAT WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO CONFRONT QUESTION FOCUS. REMEMBER...the question is asking 'to what extent do you agree with this statement?'...make sure you are offering your personal view.

The key to this essay is that digital media has allowed an audience to move beyond the narratives and representations of the mainstream media. It is now possible to access values beyond those shaped by mainstream media.
In today's lesson I shared the following resources:
THE LOVE POLICE..'Everything is OK':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQrsA3m8Bg&list=PLAD51A4D198F4B894
RUSSELL BRAND'S TREWS.
CIA video shown in today's session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onlNtqKrAE0
https://www.youtube.com/user/russellbrand
CHUNKY MARK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQA9wiZ7Jc0

The key to this essay is independent research and question focus. Use the bar in the left hand corner of my blog to help you access appropriate resources and, obviously, indulge in your own independent research.

HOMEWORK: Complete the essay. I expect this to be handed to me next Thursday. I am at a funeral on Monday so continue with the essay in the study room or in an environment suitable for the the collection of media wisdom.