.:The Make Your Own Ad Task:.

Once you have designed your advertisement you need to write a summary of the ad, addressing the following things:
1. What message you hope the ad will deliver.
2. Why did you make certain choices regarding colour schemes, graphics and words?
3. How effective do you think this ad will be?
4. Who is the target audience of your ad? I.e which age group, boys or girls, etc.
Once you have finished, the ad and the summary need to posted on your blog.

.:My Ad:.

My advertisement consists of three images and two pieces of text. The images are colourful which mean they attract the eye and the language is simple, so the largest variety of kids can understand. This ad I tried to target at children from the ages ten to sixteen, of both genders. I hope this ad will deliver a bit of humour also the realization that bullies aren’t cool. As well as if you bully nobody would like you. I’m sure if you animated this ad it would be amazing, having the little blue and orange people fighting, then the group walking away from the bully. I thought of maybe having red writing but then that would distract the viewer away from the images which were purposely chosen for their colours.

I think this ad would be very effective however only if other people see what i do in the ad. It grabs your attention and the words "Bullies don’t like being bullied, So, why would the victim?" suggests that; why would you do something to someone else, if when its done to you, you hate. It brings in that old idea of, "do one to others, as you would like done to you". The the image down the bottum with the bully isoladed hopefully will tie in with the words above it reading "No One Likes A Bully".

.:Advertisement Two:.

This advertisement is of a cityscape under water, in a pool. In large black letters above the city are “Don’t let this be Our Future, Save Our Rainforest, Stop Global Warming”. This makes it clear what the ad is initially is trying to say. However there are multiple layers to this ad, which is only the first. When it says “Save Our Rainforest”, it means we have to stop the logging because the trees are what take in the carbon dioxide and change it into oxygen so that we can breathe. The fact that the pool is underwater suggests that because of global warming sea levels are rising, to such an extent that the city is now under water. It’s saying this could happen sooner or later, if we keep going. The colour sceme plus with the multimedia is what creates that underwater effect, and without it the ad wouldn't have nearly the impact it does. The audience this ad is addressing is kids, teeenagers and adults. The audience range is quite large, however i doubt the younger kids could get the full impact of what it's trying to say.

.:Advertisement One:.

This advertisement is clearly targeted at children of a young age group. This is because of its simplicity, bright colour and illustration. It only has five words on it, these words are very basic and two words start with G and the other three starts with R. This is due to the fact that children understand something better if it’s got a rhythm to it which is the reason for the alliteration.

The colour scheme of this advertisement is a bright green and white. This is to help the children understand the message that trying to get across. It attracts there attention. Also green is the colour everyone, even kids, associate with the environment. As well as the fact the words say “Go Green” and everything is green. The measure its trying to communicate is basically recycle, and to “Go Green”, care about the environment. The frog is catching the recycle sign on its tongue, there are many bright recycle signs floating around. These signs are replacing flies which I’m sure little kids would pick up but some people could miss.I think this advertisement achieves its purpose. It’s cute, catching and would grab lots of little kids attentions, along with the big words “Go Green”, the messaged will clearly get across.

.:Task:.

1.Provide a brief description of what you see in this advertisement.
2. Explain what you think the purpose of this advertisement is. Support your answer by referring directly to the stimulus.
3. What sort of audience do you think this advertisement is aimed at? Support your answer by referring directly to the stimulus.
4. Why do you think the creator of this advertisement has chosen to use particular graphic features? Consider things like pictures used, colours, size, etc. Explain your answer in depth.
5. Why do you think the creator of this advertisement has chosen to use particular language features? Explain your answer in depth.
6. Do you think the advertisement achieves its purpose? Explain and support your answer.

.:My Current Book:.

<-- This is my book, at the moment. I had finished my latest book and i wanted another one, so my little brother suggested this. So far it's really good! It's kind of a drama/thriller it's not really scary but the idea is a bit creepy.

There are several main characters and it jumps to different peoples circumstances. There are three different story's going at the moment, they all live in the same town and have been effected by the same phenomenon however some most of the characters are linked and know each other. Most attended the same school.

Next post I'll actually tell you whats happening, so join in then!

.:A Letter To The Editor, Both Opinions:.

234 Minnie Street,

Warsaw, Poland

Courier Mail,
Vista Boulevard,Melbourne,
VIC 9473


A Letter to the Editor: Against the Article

Dear Editor of the Courier Mail,

Excuse me, but it has come to my attention the wrong message that you have portrayed in your article “The Real Cost of Posh’s Locks”. This article has sent a message saying that Indian ladies are subjected to ill treatment and get there hair sold without them knowing. Just to make it clear, these ladies wouldn’t “wait patiently in line”, if they were being mistreated, would they? The answer is no, they wouldn’t. They are perfectly willing to have their heads shaved and they do so for religious purposes.
That brings me to my second point, yes their hair is sold and yes they aren’t notified of it. However the temple is just trying to raise money to keep it clean and well kept so future Indian generations can benefit from it. Also if it’s not sold then it would just be thrown out, these devoted religious women wouldn’t want that. The article even states that “Beauty comes at a price”, it’s not like the hair is sold on for cheap, and the hair is sold for thousands of dollars and is very popular with the A-listers. This then turns profits for top hair salons, and if it wasn’t for the Indian women’s hair, a lot of business would be affected. Thank you for reading my letter and I hope you have taken onboard my option.

Kind Regards,
Miranda

A Letter to the Editor: Agreeing With the Article

Dear Editor in Chief,

I read the Courier Mail’s article titled “The Real Cost of Posh’s Locks”, I strongly agree with this article. Beauty shouldn’t come at such a price, Indian ladies shouldn’t have to wait “… in line on the cold stone floor of a temple in India to have their hair shaved off with a dry razor…” This is partly due to their religion, and I understand that however “not a cent is awarded to the women”; this is dishonest and wrong. The money might be used for a good cause like restoring a temple, but it should be done honestly with the consent of these ladies. The ladies that participate in this religious ceremony are normally very poor and the profit of there hair could mean not worrying about having food on the table for a month or having access to clean drinking water. I’m shore this article bought to people’s attention the injustice of what’s happening in the hair extension business.

Kind Regards,
Miranda

.:Week Seven Spelling List:.

Absolutely- without exception; completely; wholly; entirely. You are absolutely right.

Immediately- without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once. Please telephone him immediately.

Necessarily- by or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement. You don't necessarily have to attend.

Carefully- cautious in one's actions. Be careful when you cross the street.

Obstinately- firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

Voluntarily- done, made, brought about, undertaken, of one's own accord or by free choice. A voluntary contribution.

Sensibly- having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. A sensible young woman.

Efficiently- satisfactory and economical to use. Our new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one.

Frantically- desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain. She was frantically packing for leave.

Optimistically- disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. He optimistically started his hike.

Scientifically- of or pertaining to science or the sciences. They explained the results scientifically.

Temporarily- lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent. He temporarily was not working late shifts.

Unbelievable- too dubious or improbable to be believed. It was an unbelievable excuse.

Irretrievable- not retrievable; irrecoverable; irreparable. The car was irretrievable.

Inflammable- easily aroused or excited, as to passion or anger; irascible. An inflammable disposition.

Charitable- generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of others. A charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.

Irresistible- not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood. He had an irresistible impulse.

Resignation- the act of resigning. Our teachers talks of resignation.

Autonomous- self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only. She was autonomous.

Receivership- the condition of being in the hands of a receiver. It was surprising to be in receivership.