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=Stereotype Lesson=
 * = Stereotypes are generalizations, or assumptions, that people make about the characteristics of all members of a group, based on an image (often wrong) about what people in that group are like. =
 * When evaluating Media keep in mind these 5 questions: 1) Who created the message? 2) What creative techniques do they use to get my attention? 3) How might different people undderstand this message (whould they find it more humorous, would they find it offensive, etc)? 4) What values, lifestyles or viewpoints are included or omitted from this message? 5) Why is this message being sent?
 * Goal of this unit: develop your media media literacy.

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 * 1) CHARACTER SKETCH ACTIVITY: Using Webspiration you will create a character sketch of one of your favorite T.V. or movie characters. When you have completed your character sketch be sure to print it out because we will be discussing and analyzing your sketches in class. Here is a link to a Character Sketch Template I have created for you to use. And here is an exampleof what your character sketch should look like.
 * 2) Here is a link to a Wikipedia page on Stereotypes. It provides examples and describes the roles of stereotypes. This site can help you explore what a stereotype is and does, thus providing a starting point for exploring how you are personally affected by stereotypes. It also provides links to various other resources you may find helpful.
 * 3) Here is a link to a video that provides many different examples of stereotypes in commercials, movies, and TV shows. In your notebook record some of the various and reoccuring stereotypes.
 * 4) Here is a video that talks about sexism in popular Disney films and confronts the harmful subliminal messages implanted within. What do you think these movies are trying to tell us about gender (such as girls are supposed to be beautiful and submissive while boys are supposed to be dominate.