Smoking ad #2

Ad #2 1) What is the main message of the ad?

The main message of this ad is "Smoking is believing!" The ad is telling the viewer that you can even smoke more with these cheaper better cigarettes.

2) What images appear in the ad that invokes a specific feeling from the viewer?

The women is pretty and she looks like a business women. She might relate to women of that time period. The viewer wants to get this product because it will make them look like the model and because they are cheaper.

3) What techniques are used in the ad to get the viewer to purchase theproduct?

This ad uses Friends, Fun and Excitement for their product. They make the cigarette sound really good in the description and they mention how "everyone can afford" their product. The model also seems pretty happy with her self for smoking these cigarettes.

4) What lifestyle or image is being sold?

I think this ad is directed towards the female audience and the ad is playing on models youth and her independence. The viewer thinks the model is in control of her life and she is saving money by smoking these cigarettes.

5) What would "happen" to you if you smoked, according to the advertisement?

If you started to smoke these cigarettes according to the ad you would be happier and weather.

6) What is the general ambiance of the advertisement? What mood does itcreate? How does it do this?

The general ambiance of this ad is happiness. The models happy the writing is in big cheerful letters with nice bright colours. It gives off the impression that if you smoke these cigarettes you will be happier... and save money at the same time!

7) If there are figures (men, women, children, animals) what are they like? Whatcan be said about their facial expressions, poses, hairstyle, age, sex, haircolor, ethnicity, education, occupation, relationships (of one to the other)?

The model in this ad is a young women. She looks like she works, is independent, smokes and loves it. Especially the smoking part and even more so when she smokes these cigarettes because they taste good and saves her money! She is young pretty and white. This looks like its set in the 50s or 60s so white dominance is still going on.

8) What theme or themes do we find in the advertisement? What is it about?(The plot of an advertisement may involve a man and a woman drinking butthe theme might be jealousy, faithlessness, ambition, passion, etc.)

I think this ad's theme is happiness and frugalness. The ad mentions summertime and goes on to describe how good their product tastes. The model has this big smile on her face that makes the viewer like her immediately. And the ad focuses on the fact that their product is cheaper than most saying "Everyone can afford" the product.

9) Is there a cool factor?

Yes, I think there is a cool factor. The model radiates happiness and makes the viewer want to be like her.

1o) What, if any, facts and figures are used to promote the fact that the productis "safe?"

This product does not use any facts of figures to promote the safeness of the product. It is more focused on the taste of the cigarettes and how it is least expensive to buy their cigarettes than someone's product.

Smoking ad #1

Ad #1
1) What is the main message of the ad?

If you are a guy and you smoke these cigarettes you will get hot girls to fall in love with you.

2) What images appear in the ad that invokes a specific feeling from the viewer?

That the guy is blowing smoke in the girls face and she looks very interested in the guy.

3) What techniques are used in the ad to get the viewer to purchase theproduct?

They are using the "Cool factor, " dreams and insecurities and ideal people in this ad.

4) What lifestyle or image is being sold?

The man gets attractive looking women by smoking these cigarettes and his lifestyle suggests that he is a 'playboy' and girls love him.

5) What would "happen" to you if you smoked, according to the advertisement?

This ad is mostly geared for the male audience and if you were smoking these cigarettes and blew in to a women's face she "follow you anywhere." They would make you feel cool, handsome and in control.

6) What is the general ambiance of the advertisement? What mood does itcreate? How does it do this?

The ambiance of this ad, I think is coolness. The advertisers are trying to make the viewer think you would look cool and handsome if you smoke their product. They do this by using ideal people; the man is handsome and mysterious and the woman is sexy and alluring.

7) If there are figures (men, women, children, animals) what are they like? Whatcan be said about their facial expressions, poses, hairstyle, age, sex, haircolor, ethnicity, education, occupation, relationships (of one to the other)?

Like I said in question 6, the man in this ad is good looking and mysterious and the woman is sexy and alluring. The way they are posed and looking at one another creates a romantic tension between the two. The man looks like a playboy and when he smokes these cigarettes and blows them in woman's faces he get the attractive looking girl. This advertisement is an older American ad and with racial stereotyping still very strong, the people in this are white wealthy Americans with great tans.

8) What theme or themes do we find in the advertisement? What is it about?(The plot of an advertisement may involve a man and a woman drinking butthe theme might be jealousy, faithlessness, ambition, passion, etc.)

The theme in this ad is definitely temptation,passion and control. The man is tempting the woman with his cigarettes and his dashing good looks. He is also tempting the viewer to by the product because it could make them look like him. The viewer can see the passion between the man and the female and want that for themselves. The man has control of the woman in this ad. She is utterly seduced by this man and his cigarette.

9) Is there a cool factor?

There is a cool factor. The man and women are ideal looking people and they make the viewer want to be like them and the way they can is by smoking the same cigarettes the models are.

10) What, if any, facts and figures are used to promote the fact that the productis "safe?"

This ad does not say anything about it's product being "safe." It is more focused on the being cool and attractive side to smoking.

Smoking ad#3

Ad#3
1) What is the main message of the ad?
The main message of this ad is if you smoke these cigarettes they will make you feel thinner.


2) What images appear in the ad that invokes a specific feeling from the viewer?
The word 'thin' is used a lot. And talking about physical appearance, this may make the viewer want to be like the model in the ad. That they need these cigarettes to achieve these things.


3) What techniques are used in the ad to get the viewer to purchase the
product?

Positive Lifestyle is in this ad. The model is riding her bike outdoors. Ideal people, the model is thin and attractive. Facts and figures, the ad claims that the cigarette is healthier because it has less tar and methanol. Dreams and Insecurities, the model is thin and attractive in an ad all about "thin" cigarettes.

4) What lifestyle or image is being sold?

An active one one some part. The model is outdoors sitting on a bike not actually riding it. Also the major point in this ad is on the word 'thin.' The model's thin, the cigarettes are thin. The add mentions size and physical appearance 10 times in this ad. Talking about her "men trim" and her figure being "slim" and 'long and lean.'

5) What would "happen" to you if you smoked, according to the advertisement?

If you smoked this product you might end up as the model, thin and attractive. You will be healthier by smoking these cigarettes than others.

6) What is the general ambiance of the advertisement? What mood does it
create? How does it do this?
The mood of this ad is confidence. She is confident with herself. She is so confident with her she she can sit on a bike and look alluringly into the camera.


7) If there are figures (men, women, children, animals) what are they like? What
can be said about their facial expressions, poses, hairstyle, age, sex, hair
color, ethnicity, education, occupation, relationships (of one to the other)?
The model it thin and attractive. She is sitting on a bike to show her fun and active lifestyle with these 'thin' cigarettes. She looks confident with herself and happy.


8) What theme or themes do we find in the advertisement? What is it about?
(The plot of an advertisement may involve a man and a woman drinking but
the theme might be jealousy, faithlessness, ambition, passion, etc.)
The theme in this ad is all about appearance. Thin and attractive appearance. The model is happy that she is thin and she no has a thin cigarette to match.

9) Is there a cool factor?
Yes there is a cool factor. The women is attractive and she says this little speech about her ideal life while smoking these cigarettes.


10) What, if any, facts and figures are used to promote the fact that the product
is "safe?"
The ad talks about it's product being safer than others because there is less tar and menthol.


11) Please provide a minimum 10 sentence reflection of this assignment that
shares your thoughts of smoking in society today and what you have
learned..
When I was looking for ads for this project I found that it is very difficult to find modern ads for cigarettes, they are all anti-smoking! Do not get me wrong that's great that the government is cracking down on these tobacco companies and their advertisements. It was just frustrating to find any! I ended up finding old ads for smoking. I learned a lot from this project and realised how deceiving ads can be. The ad can play on the viewers emotions and insecurities. I need to be more careful on how I listen to ads now. Smoking in my opinion is a gross and filthy addiction. I feel sorry for those who are caught up in the trap and do not want to quit. I am glad they are enforcing more laws now that discourage smoking and make the air cleaner for all of us.

Bullying

Bullying

Bullying is a tool used by some people to make themselves feel better by putting others down. Either by physical torment, hateful text messages, or verbal abuse. Some people bully because they have low self esteem and hurting others and watching them suffer make the bully feel better about their self. Others like to control people, make you do what they want or else.They like the power they get from lording it over others. Sometimes people who were bullied in the past become bullies themselves because it is like they are taking revenge and getting back at those people who hurt them.
Bully can be very harmful because it can give you scars mentally that can stay with you your whole life. Many who have been bullied in past have hidden their pain till adulthood and need therapy. Being bullied can lead you down a road of depression, suicidal thoughts, drug and alcohol abuse and even suicide! Boys who are bullies mostly physically bully someone; punching,kicking spitting.. etc. Girls can do that too, but are more inclined to verbally assault someone, write their victim a nasty text message or facebook status or gossip and start rumors about the victim behind their back. You can stop bulling by telling an adult like your parents or a teacher about the problem, once an adult comes into the situation it usually blow over and save the victim from a lot of pain.
A person who bullies people can either bully them though physical, verbally or though computers, phones, Internet etc.. Some signs that you may be bullying someone are; you may say mean things about the person behind their back, you physically hurt them, or you go out of your way to hurt someone. People bully because sometime they have an abundance of pent up rage inside of them and the only way they know how to release it is through hurting others. Others bully because it makes them feel better about themselves, putting others down make their self esteem go up!
If you are being bullied you should tell a responsible adult right away, before you get hurt. You should also stand up for yourself and to the bully, though is may be intimidating. You may think you would be a tattletale if you tell on them. If you are being bullied you might feel angry, sad, lonely, depressed even suicidal! At school you should feel safe, have friends and be happy, nobody should make you feel anything other than that.
If you see some one being bullied you should immediately stand up for the victim, do not be the hero, but maybe go find a teacher or another adult that can settle the matter all together. When you see someone being bullied you might feel too scared to intervene and help, you could feel helpless to stop what is happening. You can help the bully by telling someone about what the bully is doing. If the bully learns how to be nice to people now the less people they will hurt in the long run.
Sarah Robertshaw


Thank you Mr C for the extra time! I really appreciate it! Have a nice night :)

Stress Assignment

The "Stress" Assignment
20 Marks

1. According the information on this site what is the definition of stress?



According to this website "stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events." Stress can foucus the body as well as give it strength, alertness and stamina when we are face with tough problems and situations.




2. Please explain what stressors are.

Stressors are things, places and events etc...that create stress.



3. What is the stress response to stressors? Explain.

The stress response to stressors is to activate the nervous system and hormones.The stress response is supose to enhance the body to perform well under stress.



4. What is the difference between good stress and bad stress? Explain.

Good stress can proviede the extra pressure for you to do well while bad stress can make you actually make you sick usually for no reason.


5. Please write out the 8 symptoms of stress overloads.


Eight symptoms of stress overloads are anxiety, feeling you are being pressured and becoming irritible, getting sick, allergic reactions, sleeping problems, doing illegal substances, and depression.


6. Briefly explain how you can keep stress under control. Then provide me
with 7 examples from the site.

To get stress under control you should get a good night sleep, be realistic, don't overschedual, relax, exercise, eat well, think positive, and calmly take on the problem.



7. How can you build your resilience to stress? Please list all 7.

1. Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.
   
2. See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.
   
3. Believe that you will succeed if you keep working toward your goals.
   
4. Take action to solve problems that crop up.
   
5. Build strong relationships and keep commitments to family and friends.
   
6. Have a support system and ask for help.
   
7. Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and fun.
   
   
   
   

8. Please visit the following site
http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/communication/39364.html and
copy down 10 of the 15 tips for teenagers to take control of potential
stressful situations at home.

1. 
   When parents are unreasonable, don't try to reason with them. Smile and agree. It makes them think and feel embarrassed - maybe even guilty. Never walk away when they are talking. That makes them crazy.
   
2. When parents are reasonable - that is, when they give all kinds of reasons for a rule or decision - listen to them until they finish. Stay calm and then take each reason one at a time and tell them why you disagree. They won't know how to deal with this because they expect you to interrupt, get angry, or be disrespectful. Of course, you have to have some pretty good reasons of your own, or you're the unreasonable one.
   
3. If your parent denies your request or won't allow you more freedom, don't ask, "Why?" This will only get you another reason that supports the "no." Rather than "Why?" it is better to ask, "What can I do to get the privilege, request, or freedom?" The "What can I do?" question will give you some idea of what you have to do to get a "yes."
   
4. When parents get angry, it isn't the time to get angry back. A lot of times they're not upset with you, but with their boss, the neighbor, or the price of groceries. You just happen to be there at the wrong time. Look hurt. Slump in your chair and look at them with pitiful eyes. If this doesn't work, get out of the way when they're in a bad mood. They need some time and space. Go outside, to a friend's house, or to your room. Eventually they will settle down and miss you.
   
5. Parents are unfair at times and this may make you angry. Don't discuss your complaints when either of you is angry or upset. Calm down and wait until they're in a good mood. Discuss your feelings later that day or in a few days.
   
6. When discussing your complaints, opinions, or requests, do not act sassy and flippant. Do not raise your voice; instead, discuss the matter in a normal tone. If you holler or appear flippant, they will hear only this. If you stay calm and talk, they may hear what you say.
   
7. Do not create situations where there is a winner and a loser. You're the child and will probably lose most of the time. How many times have you grounded your mother or taken away the phone privileges from your dad? Try to compromise and work out a situation where both of you win.
   
8. If you have trouble talking to your parents, or if they get angry every time you try to discuss something, write a note. Put it on their pillow. Parents are pushovers for notes like this and will probably keep them forever.
   
9. Take your mom or dad out alone occasionally. Tell them you want just the two of you to go on a walk or out to eat. They'll be worried at first, because they'll think you're going to tell them something terrible. Don't - just tell them you like having them all to yourself once in a while. They will probably cry or hug you. Put up with it.
   
10. Spend some time in the same room with your parents while they are watching TV or reading. Sit down and talk to them about school, your friends, or something else that interests you. At first they may think you're on some type of drug because of the change in your behavior. They'll get over this feeling and will love the "new you."
    

9. Please go to the following site and read the article on "Helping Teenagers
with Stress"
http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Helping+Teenagers+With+Stress&se
ction=Facts+for+Families and take note of the section on the behaviors and
techniques for decreasing stress. Please write out 6 of the 11 listed on the
site.

1. Eating right and exercise
2. Don't drink coffee (caffeine)
3. Avoid illegal drugs and alcohol
4. Do relaxing exercises
5. State feelings in an assetive manner
6. Don't talk down to yoourself

10. Durring this assignment I learned that there is actually good and bad stress. Good stress is very useful for school assignments and sport activities while bad stress can be very damaging. Avoiding stress is as easy as having a good night sleep and eating healthy! Stress can cause people to become moody and irritible even sick. If you are faced with a stressful situation at home with your parents it smart not to yell back or walk away that can make your parents even more angry! I plan to use this information as exams come next week. I have to make sure I go to made before the wee hours in the morning!

Nutrition Poster

Whoops! I totally forgot about the blog post! Hope everybody is having a wonderful Christmas break.

For my poster on my choice of my 'perfect' food, I choose eggs. I found out the eggs are filled with vitamins and nutrients that are essential to get and keep a heathly body. Eggs are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast because eggs are filled with protein which can give you lasting energy throughout the day. Eggs are also one of the only foods that you can get your daily intake of vitamin D. For only 70 calories, eggs are a great choice for someone who is watching their weight. In a recent study, they found out that if people eat eggs for breakfast instead of bagels or yogurt, they actually lost weight and gained more energy. If you eat eggs you do have more energy for the rest of the day and your brain works better. One thing that I found out from the project was that there is no nutritional difference between brown eggs or white eggs. There is also many delicious resipes that you can make with eggs. I thought this project was a little bit interesting I found out that I knew a lot about eggs that I didn't think I knew.

Sarah Robertshaw

My Courses (Planning Assignment 2)

Courses Credits
Grade 10:

• English 10 4 Credits
• Concert Band 10 Level 2 4 Credits
• PE 10 4 Credits
• Principles of Math 10 4 Credits
• Science 10 4 Credits
• Art 10 Gerneral 4 Credits
• German 10 4 Credits
• Biology 11 4 Credits
• Musical Theatre 9/10 4 Credits
• Socials 10 (through SCIDES) 4 Credits
• Planning 1o 4 Credits

Grade 11: (All Courses have 4 credits)

• Priciples of Math 11
• Chemistry 11
• Phyisics 11
• Concert Band 11/12
• German 11
• English 11
• Socials Studies 11
• Visual Arts 10: Cermamics and Scultpture

Grade 12:

• Principles of Math 12
• Biology 12 Honours
• Chemistry 12
• English 12 Honours
• German 12
• Law 12
• Comparative Civilizations 12
• Concert Band 11/12
• Graduation Transitions - Another 4 credits!

Total Courses: 27 Total Credits: 112

Elective Credits: 36

Core Credits: 72