Dove Commercial

Have you ever wondered if the models in commercials really look like that in real life? Watch this time-lapsed Dove commercial to discover what really goes into a photoshoot.

It's Greek To Me!

Here is the Greek Mythology site you will need to complete Task #2.

Confronting Reality Voice Thread

Hello Grade 8s!

Happy Easter! I hope everyone is having a fantastic, relaxing break. I hope you've been enjoying your novel. Here is the link to the Voice Thread where you can comment on the struggles your novel's protagonist is facing. Is this a common struggle for teens? What are the causes? How does it affect him/her? How does it affect others around him/her?

Grade 7 ELA Projects

Here is a link to the ELA 7 Posterous where you can find your projects.

How effective are subliminal messages in advertising?

Watch this short video on the power of subliminal messages. How effective are they?

Tricks of the Trade

Companies spend billions every year on advertising. Are they actually getting anything back for it? How effective are they? In an age when you can fast forward through commercials, advertisers have to make their ad stand out from all the rest so you may want to watch it.
Find one television ad to critique. Provide a link so your classmates can view it as well. What is the product or service? Who is the target audience? What promises are they making? What techniques do they use in the ad? Are these techniques effective? Would you buy the product? What makes this ad stand out from all the others? Include your critique in your post along with the link.

Here is a link to the Top 10 Superbowl commercials of 2012

Happy Reaping Day!

Our Panem population playing Beast, Fire, Tribute to determine their Districts.

MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR!