The Jungle
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The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, was published in 1906. It was meant as social cri…
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Jungle Wiki - judging a book by its cover
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This text pairs well with Fast Food Nation, as it highlights many similar issues with the meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. Indeed, Schlosser mentions this classic work in his discussion of contemporary issues....which, now that it has been over one hundred years since Sinclair's novel was published, begs the question:
The Jungle
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The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, was published in 1906. It was meant as social cri…
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The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, was published in 1906. It was meant as social criticism of the plight of the poor and the corruption of a meatpacking industry that cared little for its workers. {jungle.jpg}
The Jungle Wiki
SUGGESTED CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
This text pairs well with Fast Food Nation, as it highlights many similar issues with the meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. Indeed, Schlosser mentions this classic work in his discussion of contemporary issues....which, now that it has been over one hundred years since Sinclair's novel was published, begs the question:
Advertising to Children
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Other vehicles of media such as the following can be analyzed and are a good idea for schools with easy access to technology:
Fast Food Websites
Internet Banner Advertising
Social Media Websites
Cell Phones
Radio
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5. Then take a look at this video and answer these questions:
A. What was the purpose of the "nag factor" study?
Advertising to Children
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B. What were the findings, and how were they used?
C. According to the advertising executives that were interviewed, what is the main purpose of television and print ads?advertisments?
D. Share your opinion: Is advertising to children ethical?
(Not every school has a secret society filled with kids with unlimited credit cards!)
Are there more or less corporate influences in your school then in others - in the district? in the state? in the world? Check out this article:Use the power of the internet to connect your class to another also reading Fast Food Nation:
"Blurring Boundaries: Two Groups of Girls Collaborate on a Wiki"
by: Trace Schillinger
What are some more appropriate means to make changes to your school than those which Frankie employs?
(Not every school has a secret society filled with kids with unlimited credit cards!) Key QuotesAre there more or less corporate influences in your school then in others - Fromin the district? in the state? in the world?
Check out this article:
"Blurring Boundaries: Two Groups of Girls Collaborate on a Wiki"
by: Trace Schillinger
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Description: Schillinger connects her classroom with another teacher's in a vastly different part of town; the students in both classes read the same material and participate in relevant discussions online. The project culminates with both groups able to finally meet in person and learn each other's real names and connect them with their screen names. The students not only learn about the text they are reading, but also about how the differences in their cultures affect how they read and interpret the text.
Key Quotes from The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
From the Chapter
"The Canned Beet Rebellion originated when Headmaster Richmond announced...that Sylvia Kargman...CEO of Viva (a large soft drink corporation)...was coming to speak schoolwide on the subject of 'Following Your Dreams: Essential Knowledge and Strategies for Success"...Ms. Kargman's company had 'sponsored' renovations of the [cafeteria]."
"This whole campus is striped with ads for Jeff's mom's company."
To Russia With Fries
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How has it affected the government's policies and America's foreign affairs relations?
What are the ethics involved in this 'Westernizaion' - this spread of the 'fast food culture' - across the globe?
Is isit possible for
What are the differences between marketing campaigns and government propaganda? Are there any?
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