The technology used in the Matrix set off a whole new set of ideas for shooting action scenes in movies. This is an example of technology moving forward. Older movies' fight scenes are not as interesting.
One post on blackboard talked about the many websites, books, sequels, etc. that have been made devoted to the Matrix. This is also similar to the world the students were working in in last week's reading assignment. These sites are allowing people (students) to practice their literacy. Even though what they write may be grammatically incorrect, they are practicing writing skills. They write persuasive essays to get others to see their views, they write with details so that their messages are clearly seen by those who read their opinions. Almost all types of writing is done today without even knowing it. Students can see other's writing and learn from them. Some of what they pick up may not be the proper way to do it, but still think of the potential learning possibilities. Think of how many students have become inspired to do things just because they happen to come across someone else who feels the way they do.
One post on blackboard talked about the many websites, books, sequels, etc. that have been made devoted to the Matrix. This is also similar to the world the students were working in in last week's reading assignment. These sites are allowing people (students) to practice their literacy. Even though what they write may be grammatically incorrect, they are practicing writing skills. They write persuasive essays to get others to see their views, they write with details so that their messages are clearly seen by those who read their opinions. Almost all types of writing is done today without even knowing it. Students can see other's writing and learn from them. Some of what they pick up may not be the proper way to do it, but still think of the potential learning possibilities. Think of how many students have become inspired to do things just because they happen to come across someone else who feels the way they do.
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Just for kicks, you should check out some of the Harry Potter sites where kids (and other fans) write fiction based on the stories. There's some obvious connections to literacy in that, for sure, plus many of them are really good!
Speaking of Harry Potter. When Harry Potter first came out, being a Christian, I was highly opposed to it. There was a lot of controversy about kids reading spells and the influence of witchcraft. I'm still not sure I would be comfortable having my young child (if I had one) reading the books or visiting the varies websites. But my husband and I eventually did see, not only, the first movie but all the ones thereafter and enjoyed each one.
It's amazing what kids seem to be able to do on the creative level that doesn't always tranfer to the classroom. JRR Tolkien created a whole new language for the Lord of the Rings trilogy and there are kids that are able to follow all of it as was illustrated in the "Gathering of the Elves".
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