"Must" lists
Sandra Dodd
When I was a kid, I remember summer reading lists, and seeing lists of books that all children should read.
To some extent, it does make sense. There is no culture without shared expriences, and literature will refer to older stories and characters.
The world got big! HUGE!
And the 19th century novels that used to be on those mid-20th-century reading lists are not easy to read these days. Treasure Island (which was probably NOT on any "must read" lists when it was brand new). Tom Sawyer.
But I keep seeing an article pop up that I haven't looked at, just thought about:
The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13)
Any blog post on a commercial blog with competing writers is going to be written in a "MUST!" or "WARNING!" or sensationalist way, and magazines learned 30 years ago that an article with a number in it ("Top ten ways..." or "Five things...") will be bought and read more than if it says "Ways to..." or "Some things that..."
But that headline is about movies, not books. I like that. Movies have moved to the category of things that parents should ("MUST!") press their children to watch.
If there was a list of the 15 Essential Video Games Kids MUST play (before they turn 13) it probably wouldn't be as popular with parents. :-)
So right before our eyes we can see culture changing. :-)
Sandra
To some extent, it does make sense. There is no culture without shared expriences, and literature will refer to older stories and characters.
The world got big! HUGE!
And the 19th century novels that used to be on those mid-20th-century reading lists are not easy to read these days. Treasure Island (which was probably NOT on any "must read" lists when it was brand new). Tom Sawyer.
But I keep seeing an article pop up that I haven't looked at, just thought about:
The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13)
Any blog post on a commercial blog with competing writers is going to be written in a "MUST!" or "WARNING!" or sensationalist way, and magazines learned 30 years ago that an article with a number in it ("Top ten ways..." or "Five things...") will be bought and read more than if it says "Ways to..." or "Some things that..."
But that headline is about movies, not books. I like that. Movies have moved to the category of things that parents should ("MUST!") press their children to watch.
If there was a list of the 15 Essential Video Games Kids MUST play (before they turn 13) it probably wouldn't be as popular with parents. :-)
So right before our eyes we can see culture changing. :-)
Sandra
BRIAN POLIKOWSKY
We can make a list of Video Games!!
Sid Meier's Civilization
Minecraft
Spore
Little Big Planet
Mario Galaxy
Sid Meier's Civilization
Minecraft
Spore
Little Big Planet
Mario Galaxy
those just at the top of my head .....
Alex Polikowsky
On Monday, June 30, 2014 2:10 PM, "Sandra Dodd Sandra@... [AlwaysLearning]" <[email protected]> wrote:
When I was a kid, I remember summer reading lists, and seeing lists of books that all children should read.
To some extent, it does make sense. There is no culture without shared expriences, and literature will refer to older stories and characters.
The world got big! HUGE!
And the 19th century novels that used to be on those mid-20th-century reading lists are not easy to read these days. Treasure Island (which was probably NOT on any "must read" lists when it was brand new). Tom Sawyer.
But I keep seeing an article pop up that I haven't looked at, just thought about:
The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13)
Any blog post on a commercial blog with competing writers is going to be written in a "MUST!" or "WARNING!" or sensationalist way, and magazines learned 30 years ago that an article with a number in it ("Top ten ways..." or "Five things...") will be bought and read more than if it says "Ways to..." or "Some things that..."
But that headline is about movies, not books. I like that. Movies have moved to the category of things that parents should ("MUST!") press their children to watch.
If there was a list of the 15 Essential Video Games Kids MUST play (before they turn 13) it probably wouldn't be as popular with parents. :-)
So right before our eyes we can see culture changing. :-)
Sandra
To some extent, it does make sense. There is no culture without shared expriences, and literature will refer to older stories and characters.
The world got big! HUGE!
And the 19th century novels that used to be on those mid-20th-century reading lists are not easy to read these days. Treasure Island (which was probably NOT on any "must read" lists when it was brand new). Tom Sawyer.
But I keep seeing an article pop up that I haven't looked at, just thought about:
The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13)
Any blog post on a commercial blog with competing writers is going to be written in a "MUST!" or "WARNING!" or sensationalist way, and magazines learned 30 years ago that an article with a number in it ("Top ten ways..." or "Five things...") will be bought and read more than if it says "Ways to..." or "Some things that..."
But that headline is about movies, not books. I like that. Movies have moved to the category of things that parents should ("MUST!") press their children to watch.
If there was a list of the 15 Essential Video Games Kids MUST play (before they turn 13) it probably wouldn't be as popular with parents. :-)
So right before our eyes we can see culture changing. :-)
Sandra
Dena Morrison
Where's My Water
Free Flow
Plants vs Zombies
Reel Steel Boxing
are games we love at our house!
Dena Morrison
On Jun 30, 2014 3:44 PM, "BRIAN POLIKOWSKY polykowholsteins@... [AlwaysLearning]" <[email protected]> wrote:
We can make a list of Video Games!!
Sid Meier's Civilization
Minecraft
Spore
Little Big Planet
Mario Galaxythose just at the top of my head .....
Alex PolikowskyOn Monday, June 30, 2014 2:10 PM, "Sandra Dodd Sandra@... [AlwaysLearning]" <[email protected]> wrote:
When I was a kid, I remember summer reading lists, and seeing lists of books that all children should read.
To some extent, it does make sense. There is no culture without shared expriences, and literature will refer to older stories and characters.
The world got big! HUGE!
And the 19th century novels that used to be on those mid-20th-century reading lists are not easy to read these days. Treasure Island (which was probably NOT on any "must read" lists when it was brand new). Tom Sawyer.
But I keep seeing an article pop up that I haven't looked at, just thought about:
The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13)
Any blog post on a commercial blog with competing writers is going to be written in a "MUST!" or "WARNING!" or sensationalist way, and magazines learned 30 years ago that an article with a number in it ("Top ten ways..." or "Five things...") will be bought and read more than if it says "Ways to..." or "Some things that..."
But that headline is about movies, not books. I like that. Movies have moved to the category of things that parents should ("MUST!") press their children to watch.
If there was a list of the 15 Essential Video Games Kids MUST play (before they turn 13) it probably wouldn't be as popular with parents. :-)
So right before our eyes we can see culture changing. :-)
Sandra
Michelle
Alex said, "We can make a list of Video Games!!"
We could add to that list!
My sons suggest
Crash Bandicoot (except the first one because you can only save at the end of the level and that made me crazy)
Tomb Raider
The Great Escape
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
They also suggest the Call of Duty and Halo series but they said those aren't games they think everyone would like. They have loved them and we've had long, in-depth talks about the stories, locations, and characters. They've also replayed them several times. Mass Effect is one that is currently being replayed because we now have a HUGE tv and movie sound system!
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Michelle Huelle
Virginia Warren
> Sid Meier's CivilizationI'd add:
> Minecraft
> Spore
> Little Big Planet
> Mario Galaxy
>
Portal
Metroid (any)
Nethack
Mass Effect (any)
Legend of Zelda (any)
Celeste Burke
Some oldies but goodies:
The Incredible Machine
The curse of Monkey Island
The Legend of Zelda
Virginia Warren
I think people are going to look back at Mass Effect as the beginning of the convergence of gaming, cinema, and text narrative.
Nina L.
== We can make a list of Video Games ==
Castle Crashers
Ratchet and Clank (any)
Frogger
PacMan
Galaga
Halo (any)
Donkey Kong
Nina
via Samsung Galaxy Note
heatherpie@...
I'll add:
The Assassin's Creed games
The Assassin's Creed games
Skyrim
Lego Star Wars (all of them)
Lego Harry Potter
Little Big Planet 1 & 2
My two favorites right now are casual games on my phone; 2048 and Dragonbox.
Heather
Jodie Aldridge
Mario Kart for sure :))))
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Sent from my iPad
On 1 Jul 2014, at 17:07, "heatherpie@... [AlwaysLearning]" <[email protected]> wrote:
I'll add:
The Assassin's Creed gamesSkyrimLego Star Wars (all of them)Lego Harry PotterLittle Big Planet 1 & 2My two favorites right now are casual games on my phone; 2048 and Dragonbox.Heather