pomo lesson
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Intro into ‘postmodernism’ (pomo)Miss Connell
The word ‘postmodernism’
On wipe boards copy and complete:
Post =
Modern = (when/what)
Ism =
The word ‘postmodernism’
Post = after
Modern = early 1800’s – late 1900’s, ‘current’
Ism = a suffix that indicates an action, practice or movement (feminism, alcoholism, racism)
But ‘pomo’ is not that simple…..
So keep in mind, it’s controversial.
Some say it’s a ‘wooly’ theory
Rate your confidence/knowledge
Key terms = what makes texts/case studies ‘postmodern’
A lot of texts are recreated multiple times
The more we create, the more we mix
We know this is referring to the Beatles iconic image
Not being able to let go of the past
Example case studiesNothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia
Parody (mocking)
Pastiche (imitating)
Links to categories
Connectionsof key terms
Can you think of another text?
Nothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia
Learning Objective
All must Most should Some could
Know 3 postmodern key terms
Identify a media text that links to a key term
Make connections between texts and key terms
Tape your coloured target to your wipe board
Task
3 groups
1 envelope each
In envelope:
-4 media texts
-blanks
Each person in group present 1 existing text
write on paper (notes for your presentation)
You must explain what category it belongs to
and why
(challenge – explain how it belongs to more than 1
category)
Extension: can you think of your own case
study/text that belongs in the categories?
Let’s make it interesting….
• You can have 1 swap of a media text (with me or someone else)
• 1 point: Placing text in right category (and explain)• 1 point: for every other category you can get it in• 5 points: a text you’ve come up with yourself and
put in right category• -3 points: anything you get wrong
Need a volunteer….
?
Timing
• 7-8 mins to plan, but I might take time away.
• Then present to class
GROUP 1
Your turn to present…..
Group 1
Meme of choice
Did you swap?
Could you come up with your own texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points
GROUP 2
Your turn to present…..
Group 2
Did you swap?
Could you come up with your own texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points
GROUP 3
Your turn to present…..
Group 3
Did you swap?
Could you come up with your own texts?
• +5 points
• No points if incorrect and -2 points
My volunteer will announce the winner at the end…….
Rate your confidence/knowledge
Did you make progress?
How many made progress?How many on 3/4?Who met their target?Who surpassed their target?
The winner is……