Name of Media Text | It represents teens as . . . | It is accurate/inaccurate because . . . | Symbols and signs |
Gossip Girl Ads | -Rebellious -Self centered -Wanting to mature faster -Promiscuous -Provocative | This is a good representation of a lot of qualities that teens have and are known to have, however, not all teens are like this | This was demonstrated through implying sex is one of teens main priorities |
Febreze “Karl’s Room” | -Lazy -Dirty | This is not an accurate representation, and it gives the reality that all teenage boys are lazy and dirty and want to impress teen girls. | This was demonstrated through a messy room and listening to music versus doing homework |
90210 Promo | -Having good values (what is important in life for them is not materialistic, it is centered around emotions such as friendship) -Values and beliefs are important in this society | This is a good representation of teens and their relationships. It is always important to have strong relations with those around us. | This was demonstrated through the key words “family” and “friendship” |
Miley cyrus –cant be tamed music video | -wanting to be consider a woman not a girl -it is normal for teens this age to behave this way | This is a good representation of teens. While growing up to fast is not necessarily a good thing these are common issues most teenage girls face. | This was demonstrated through the lyrics “can’t be tamed”. Miley also chooses to wear whatever she wants and dance however she wants no matter how provocative it is |
Pizza Pops Commercial “Girls” | -suggests that teen boys are interested in women and food. | This is somewhat of a good representation of teens (specifically boys) because as I am sure they think about that stuff, I don’t believe that that’s the only thing their focused on. | This was demonstrated through the portrayal of the teen when he was thinking about girls. |
Gossip Girl Print Ad -http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/17/newgossipgirlads.jpg
Frebreeze Advertisement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwEPKTn4ies&feature=related
90210 Promo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1-rx-4DbeU
Miley cyrus music video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjSG6z_13-Q&feature=related
Pizza Pops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab3XCYMLpEk
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