19801980’’s Popular s Popular CultureCulture

1980s Slang

Write down the term & match the slang term to the definition:

1.Yuppie2.Bodacious3.McFly4.Preppie5.As If!6.Def7.Deck8.Gag me with a spoon

Snobbish person, dressed in upscale clothingDisgustingSomething hipBeautifulA white collar worker, who has lots of moneyStupid personNo wayTo beat someone up

80s Fashion

There were many fashion trends in the 1980s:1. Punk2. New Romantic/New Wave3. Power Dressing4. Preppie5. FlashdanceTake notes on your worksheets on the different

80s styles.

PUNK

Mohawks Dr. Marten lace up bootsRipped clothingChains

New Romantic/New wave

AndrogynousHi-lighted hairMakeupPirate look

Power Dressing

Big hairBig shoulder padsCostume JewelryLavish clothing

Preppie

Designer labelsCalvin KleinRalph LaurenBlazersNautical & Polo outfits

Flashdance

SweatsLeggingsLeg warmersPermed hair

80s Fashion

Design an outfit for your stick person based on the fashions of the 80s. Label the different 80s styles.

80s Television

We will watch two video clipsDallas- Soap OperaThe Cosby Show-SitcomRoseanne-Sitcom

Other Famous TV Shows:DynastyFresh Prince of Bel AirDiff’rent StrokesCheers

80s Television

How did Soap Operas and Sitcoms reflect 80s culture.Make a bulleted list under the following categories

Aspects of Am. Culture

Issues/ConversationsLifestyle/Fashion

American Movies

How did movies reflect the culture of the 80s?

80s Music

How did music reflect the culture of the 80s?Madonna- Material GirlPrince- Sign of the Times

80s Music

Listen to and read the lyrics to the two songs and complete the following table:

Difference between songs80s Events

How they reflect the cultureThemes

1980s Culture Summary

Write a paragraph explaining how the music, fashion, TV and film of the 1980s reflected the culture of American society.