After watching these 3 videos try to explain why the commercial or brand might find it beneficial to find a way to fit their product commercial alongside the likeness, name or idea of a Greek God/Goddess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc&feature=player_embedded
http://www.ftd.com/ftd-flowers-video-ctg/occasion-mothersday-flowersvideo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1BgR2xlbdM&feature=player_embedded
After answering the above question for each video, please submit your response via e-mail at
[email protected].
Then visit this site http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/advertisingtricks/whatsinanad.html
Watch the video's and discover how different advertisers try to convince you to purchase their products. In your notes, comment on how you agree or disagree with the experts commentary after each commercial.
After you watch the examples and listen to the experts commentary, visit this page :
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/buyingsmart/question.html
After you read the examples of questions you should ask yourself about advertisements, watch the three commercials from earlier that use the likeness of the Greek Gods. Choose one and answer the questions mentioned in the article about asking smart questions before you buy something.