SOL 3/12 Reality Overload
12 of 31 for the Slice of Life Challenge from Two Writing Teachers I am an avid TV watcher. Most often, I have Food Network or TLC on. TV has always been a companion. It is extra noise in the background as I work on whatever I am doing. Lately, instead of plot lines to move watchers, networks have cashed in on the reality craze. It is interesting to me that everything on is some sort of a reality show, Want to find love? Join 24 other women on the Bachelor and you may have a shot.. Can you take random ingredients and create a restaurant quality meal in 10 minutes? Food Network is your place. Can you survive on a desert island? Survivor is your game. Need to lose a few pounds? The Biggest Loser is for you. I have to wonder if these shows have convinced people that everything is a competition of some sort. Everything is a game. Even with my lesson plans at school, I've noticed that kids expect to be...