1. Peer Editing Activity . . . You need to have your essay available for viewing in a Word document. Have it showing on the screen or have a paper copy. Take a few moments to get ready.
Homework: Write the final draft of the definition paper. Post in MyCompLab. (100 points)
2. What do you think about Reality TV? Do you watch any of these popular shows:
- Duck Dynasty
- Real Housewives of ___________________
- Honey Boo Boo
- Pawn Stars
- Gator Boys
- Alligator Hunters
- Ice Road Truckers
- Storage Wars
- American Pickers
- Etc. (Let's add to the list!)
3. Let's play the doubting/believing game! You will need paper and pen or the laptops . . . your choice. Listen for the rules.
Read the article from TV Guide and see if their points are points you would make.
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/why-reality-tv-good-us-220500198.html
Also, read "When Reality TV Gets Too Real"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/business/media/08reality.html?pagewanted=all
Homework
1. Watch one "reality" TV show.
Create a Plus/Minus chart.
On the plus side, note what was real.
On the minus side, note what was staged.
In addition, write a paragraph or two and try to convince your readers to watch or not watch the show.
Post in Canvas. (15 points)
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