PAVESS10-1: TV Identities and Me

Section 1—Identifying Yourself (___/10)

TV Identities and Me

Are you what they say you are? Create a visual response to this inquiry question. Often media portrays the identity of young people in a particular way. Research and examine the top television shows from 2007. Analyze how young people act, talk, and dress on these shows.

Heroes
The Bachelor
CSI
Any TV show that is on TV
Friday Night Lights
Aliens in America
The O.C.
One Tree Hill
Gossip Girl
Smallville

Step 1: Assemble images of your own individual identity and images of the characters from the television shows. There are many celebrity images online that may be used for educational purposes in your assignment.

Step 2: Select images that best respond to the inquiry question.

Step 3: Use the images to support the extent to which your identity is similar to those portrayed on television and the extent to which your individual identity is your own unique style.

Scoring Criteria: TV Identities and Me

(10 marks)

	Underdeveloped (1)	Competent (3)	Well-Developed (5)
Use of Images	Limited or few images related to the inquiry.	Most of the images support the inquiry question.	All of the images support the inquiry question and present sophisticated thinking about similarities and differences.
	Underdeveloped (1)	Competent (3)	Well-Developed (5)
Analysis of Identities	Limited analysis and understanding of similarities and differences between identities.	Most of the analysis supports understandings of superficial similarities and differences between identities.	All of the analysis reflects thoughtful consideration of the similarities and differences between identities.