Josh and I reviewed several short stories from the creapy pasta web site, on which Josh has published before. He distinguished between events that are scary and those that are freaky.
Assignment
write a short story that is "freaky."
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh is a good story-teller. Perhaps his verbal ability is a strength he should develop. If he takes classes at the state college, he might consider taking a classes in rhetoric and in public speaking.
Josh and I had a rousing discussion regarding the concepts of exorcism and demons (especially succubi and incubi) in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We noted how these themes occur even in the modern world, including those that appear in some video games.
Assignment
Research more on exorcism.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh is certainly a bright and knowledgeable high school senior. I am encouraging him to take one or two courses this summer at Palm Beach State College.
politics and the unjust handling of the mentally illand capital punishment
Lesson Outline
Josh and I discussed ways in which the videogames he enjoys are related to real-life stereotyping and handling of the mentally ill and felon criminals.
Assignment
Look for videogame that have these themes
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh has a lot of knowledge about civics, history, and he criminal justice system. I think when he gets to college he would enjoy sociology courses, such as American social problems.
Applying ethics in videogames to real life circumstances
Lesson Outline
Josh reviewed several types of videogames and we discussed how they apply to current real-life situations.
Assignment
Write an outline of the meaning to society of a videogame
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh told me that he had won a videogame contest in Germany some years ago, and the winners of this competition are now being given scholarships to Oxford (England) University. If this is so, I would encourage him to practice on this game and try to go to Oxford, one of the highest-ranked universities in the world.
Comparing video games based on comic book characters
Lesson Outline
Josh and I reviewed several games to compare and contrast period settings, themes of morality, character development, and the voice acting behind the characters.
Assignment
Review and discuss games that have different themes.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh has a great deal of knowledge of how the plots and overarching themes in films and videogames are developed. I think he will make a great teacher.
Josh shared some videogames set in various European and American locations and historic time periods. We discussed authenticity of period costuming and types of dialogues used.
Assignment
Storyboard a new videogame idea he has
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Josh is very interested in videogames and their backstories. He tells the stories very clearly and enthusiastically.
