Pop culture

Small group of  bi-lingual yr 7's today [other's at kapa haka] - we're looking at how drama is used to tell a story. I thought to look at a short film and they[all boys] suggested fortnite, We are looking at FARTTS; elements of drama, focus/action/time/tension/space.


Giving students choices in content, they were enthusiastic about fortnight
Info for parents

Here's what parents need to know about this game.

• Fortnite is an online shooter that starts with 100 players and leaves one winner standing.
• The entire point of the game is to kill other players, but the violence is cartoon-like.
• Although the game itself seems pretty harmless, players can talk and type whatever they want to each other, and bad language is rampant.
• In-app purchases can turn this free game into an expensive habit, with the average player spending about $85.
• Short matches and accessible gameplay make the game addictive.
• You can regulate your child's playtime (as well as in-app purchases) via parental controls on platforms like PS4, Xbox One, Switch and iOS.
• If your child is showing signs of isolation or depression because of the game, seek professional help.