Media+Non-fiction

In the story "The Giver", Jonas's community values "Sameness" - everyone has to look the same and dress in the same uniform, based on their age. School uniforms are a hot topic in real life too. What do you think? What are some pros and cons to having a school uniform?

We will take inspiration from Ray Bradbury's "Happy Life Home" in his story "The Veldt". Let's examine some commercials and future predictions made in the 1950s and 1960s (around the time "The Veldt" was written) and compare them to some present day commercials. How are they similar and how are they different?

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http://youtu.be/mQEzzE8KNP0

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