Pleasantville Writing Assignments

Choose TWO essays from the writing assignment list. They're due by December 18!

On Dec. 18, we'll watch the rest of Pleasantville and play ENGLISH TRUTH OR DARE! I'll bake as well:)

WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Writing topics: Choose TWO of these topics from the movie. In TWO well-formed one-page essays using Pleasantville, discuss the topics. Use specific examples to support your idea. From: http://onlinecollegedegree.org/2009/05/20/50-banned-books-that-everyone-should-read/
1950's – Discuss what Norway will be like in fifty years.
Television – What role does television play in society?
Innocence – At what age do children became adults?
Television Set - Technology will destroy or save us. Which statement is correct?
Book Burning – Is there a time when censorship should be allowed?
Brother-Sister Relationship – Discuss a story that happened with a sibling when you realized you were part of a family.
Individuality – Is it better to be an individual or part of a group?
High School Basketball – Some say sports help people learn teamwork and responsibility. Others say sports enforce conformity and destroy independence. Which is correct?
Art – Discuss one piece of artwork that you like or dislike and why. Identify the artwork/painter.
Adam And Eve – Some believe in Evolution and some believe in Creationism. Which view do you believe in and why?
Painting – Using one specific piece of art, discuss what the painting represents to society. Identify the artwork and painter.
Trivia Contest – Some say tests are useful in school and some say they're not. Which is correct?
Acceptance Of Change Some change is good while others say it's bad. Which view is correct?
Old Love – If you could change one moment in your life, what would it be and why?
Teen Movie – Review one “teen movie” and discuss its strengths and weaknesses.
Casual Sex – Some say sex education should be taught in schools while other say it should only be taught at home. Which is correct?
Alternative Reality – Write an alternate reality for Kongsberg.
High School – In the United States, many believe home schooling is better than public education. Which view is correct?
Censorship Is there a time when censorship should be allowed?
Bully – Retell a story of when you were bullied or have bullied someone.
Slut Why is it considered acceptable for a man to be a “lady's man” while woman who are strong or independent are considered “bitchy” or “slutty”?
Self Image – If you could change one part of yourself, what would it be and why?
Mother-Son Relationship – Discuss a story between you and your parents that has helped shaped the person you are today.
Intolerance – Discuss examples of intolerance in Norwegian society.
Utopia/Dystopia – Is it possible for humans to create a utopia? Why or why not?
Premarital Sex – Discuss the difference in attitude between the United States and Norway in marriage and unwed parents and children.
Catcher In The Rye – Discuss one banned book. Where and why was it banned?
Small Town – Is it better to live in a small town or a big city?
Discrimination – Discuss discrimination in Norway. Does it exist and where?