Tuesday Groups

Group #1
The first group was definitely entertaining. It was really refreshing to sit back and play a game. This is something I haven't done since high school when our History teacher would design a jeapardy game for the end of each unit. I thought it also really helped to recapitulate the year and all the questions that were raised throughout. Also, I think it is really fitting to represent our modern culture with a game show. People love to test their knowledge with trivia and putting the information in game format immediately engaged the class. Great job Group #1!

Group #2
Group number two also did a game show format, but they put their own twist on it. Incorporating skits and videos, they made the show to represent several themes present in our society today. Also, the pictures that were flashed on the screen really adhere to the way our generation has been trained to learn. With internet, video, and digital cameras, we have been trained to intercept and retain information from pictures and flashes of understanding. Thier method was really effective and enjoyable at the same time.

Group #3
Well....hmmm. I had no idea my sister had a thing for snow. I'm going to have to tell Simon, there's no way around it. This group was hilarious. The narration was entirely modern and the connection to Pygmalion was hysterical. I really liked the John Madden bit. The skit followed the model of the story of Pygmalion perfectly and the narration and acting showed how this myth has survived until today. I'm not sure people fall in love with snowmen, but people do have deep affections for inanimate objects, so great job guys!