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Thinking more in depth, now i think that entertainment is more than just experiencing enjoyment. Entertainment is also a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience. There are many different forms of entertainment that cater to the many different types of audiences, according to their age and maturity.

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We used to think that entertainment was something that provides us with fun and drives away boredom. Now we still think the same thing.

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After reading the article, our opinion hasn’t changed, as we still think that entertainment can be found in many different forms, for many different types of audiences, big or small.

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Entertainment may not only be an activity. Entertainments can also be performances that entertains the public like concerts and dances. In the olden days, banquets were also entertainment and that was unexpected. What appears in entertainment may also be a means of achieving insight or intellectual growth. The important aspect of entertainment is the audience, as they are the ones who turns the private recreation or their leisure activities they do into entertainment. Entertainment involves a lot more than just simply having fun. It requires to capture people’s attention and get them interested in that specific type of entertainment. There are also different types of entertainment and some involves the audience being passive and the others requires the audience to be active and participate. Entertainment  are also for all types of people of different age, it can be for children and adult and it provides very different content. didn’t know that apart from different forms of entertainment, the backgrounds of different groups of people, which are being entertained, are also taken into consideration. That includes taking note of different age groups, their interests, presented publicly, live and coporate. With the wide variety in types and form of entertainment today, here will always be something that will suit our needs and interests.

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I used to think that:

Entertainment was just a simple term used to describe something entertaining.

Entertainment was only a form of relaxation and escape where people can take a break from their lives.

Games and videos are one of the only few entertainment

Entertainment was something we need to make ourselves happy and relaxed

Entertainment was mainly for fun

Now I think that:

Entertainment is not just simply games and media, but it is also a tradition

Entertainment is also a way of relieving boredom, and a way to pass time while finding delight and enjoyment in it.

There are many different forms of entertainment.

Entertainment varies for different people of different ages

Entertainment makes life experience more interesting and memorable through positive atmospheres

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After reading the article, my opinion hasn’t changed. I still think that there are many types of entertainment for people of all ages. There are also many forms of entertainment. Overall, the main idea of entertainment is a form of passing time, sometimes with/without other people, some for the rich, performers and/or commoners.

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I used to think that entertainment are activities that make me interested, now I think that entertainment also includes activities that can hold my attention for very long.

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Entertainment is something that makes people happy, and for people to do whatever they like to do.
Now we think that entertainment still brings people amusement and enjoyment, but there are different forms of entertainment and entertainment may also be a mean of achieving insight or intellectual growth.

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We used to think entertainment was just something amusing or enjoying, but now I think entertainment is a form of activity/idea/task which provides amusement/enjoyment and holds the attention/interest of audience,  sometimes with a background purpose(education, etc.) There are various forms of entertainment, depending on the audience (age, maturity, preference, etc.) entertainment may also be scary (haunted houses, etc.) adrenaline. Entertainment has evolved from the past, changing with the advancement of society.

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We used to think that entertainment was
-very personal
- basic
-did not have many different types
Now we think that entertainment has
-many different categories that cater to different groups of people
-is not the same for every person from different age groups
-does not only concern ourselves, it also involves many other people

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1. Entertainment to me is using my free time to do something meaningful. It is to prevent idling and feeling bored.

2. I define entertainment as activities or things that keep as satisfied with our use of time.

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We used to think that entertainment was:

Related to digital enjoyment

A form of relaxation and leisure

To make people happy

Games

Now, we realised:

There are many different forms to acquire to different people’s tastes

There are entertainments directed to different age groups to suite their best interests

There are different platforms and aspects of entertainment.

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight

Can be any activity

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We used to think that entertainment is activities that help one relax their minds or things that help one enjoy their free time, such as reading or listening to music. It is something that might keep one interested and is a form of privilege.
Now, we think that entertainment is not only things you do by yourself, it could be an event like a banquet and can be a formal event like corporate entertainment, or a big party. There are many different types of entertainment and it can in many forms, like dance, music and reading.

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Shu Ting:

I used to think that entertainment is how people get amusement and enjoyment and how people find joy in life. I thought that entertainment is the action of providing happiness for others.

Now I think, entertainment can be a task or an idea, and that entertainment can evolve as time passes. I also think that entertainment can vary in many different forms such as a play, music, sports and many more. Furthermore, entertainment can be different for everyone due to different interests and hobbies. Entertainment for some may be work for others. Entertainment can also change according to how someone views it.

sabrina:

i used to think that entertainment was just forms of enjoyment and how people find something funny or interesting to catch their attention.

now i think that entertainment is a part of a culture and tradition in any country, place or time and that they slowly change over the times. i now think that entertainment is not just mainly have fun to pass time but can also affect one’s tradition, like dancing or performances. different people and traditions would have different forms of entertainment, entertainment is defined by how one views what is fun.

Ee-Lyn:

I used to think that entertainment was enjoying something and there was only one type

Now i think that entertainment is a means of achieving insight or intellectual growth and there are many different types of entertainment.

Yi Hui:

I used to think that entertainment is about the way of pleasing or bringing joy to the audience. It is used to capture the attention of others for them to enjoy themselves. It can come in many ways, such as visually through images or reality shows and through hearing like music.

Now I think that entertainment can come in any many different types and forms. There are types such as child, adult, corporate entertainment for example. The most interesting form of entertainment that caught my attention was that banquets have banquets have been commonly used by nobles as a form of entertainment since the ancient times. These banquets are now replaced with more specific celebrations like weddings, religious obligations, birthdays, and political achievements. There are still performers for these events, but it has branched out to other forms as well like cooking. It was interesting to me as it never occured to me that a wedding could serve as a form entertainment.

Shennon

I used to think that entertainment was purely having fun and i kind of felt like it was something negative because it is what we turn to when we are feeling lazy and want to slack.

Now i know that entertainment can come in many forms and can serve many purposes other than letting others have fun. I think that what struck me is that entertainment can help bring messages across to people through performance which is an effective way of letting people think about the idea. Entertainment can also be people’s occupation and allows those who have a passion for performance to persue their dreams. Entertainment can also reflect or represent cultures or traditions. I think that entertainment plays an important role in our lives.

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We used to think that entertainment was:

Not a very important part of our lives

For amusement, joy and laughter

Solely related to fun and laughter

To pass time

Informal

Now we think that entertainment is:

Important, because our busy lifestyles might make us feel stressed, so relaxing occasionally with entertainment is good for us

Can serve a serious purpose. For example, a religious festival or satire

Can be classified into different categories to serve different purposes

Can be an idea or a task

For keeping people’s attention

A form that has ensured the continuity of many themes, images and structures

What is entertainment to some might be considered as work for others

Has a long line of culture

Changed and evolved with technology developments

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We used to think that entertainment is meant to excite and keep someone engaged in something, provide people who are bored with something to do. Now we think that entertainment is something that attracts the attention and interest of a certain audience and entertainment can come in different forms, spoken or written.

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We used to think that entertainment…

Being provided with amusement or enjoyment

Based on one interest

Something that is fun and enjoyable

A hobby which we do during the weekends

Is something that bring us joy and sometimes distraction

A way of getting out of the ‘real world’

Is a form of relaxation and fun

Now we think that entertainment

was previously used to hand down stories and lessons from one generation to another until it simply became a favorite way to pass the time.

It can be a professional job or seen as a serious thing to by other people

Is a culture and tradition of different people.

It may also be means of achieving insight or intellectual growth

experience of being entertained has come to be strongly associated with amusement, so that one common understanding of the idea is fun and laughter, although many entertainments have a serious purpose.

The audience can have a passive or active role

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We used to think that entertainment was:

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We used to think that entertainment was:

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Just for fun, to make people happy, consists of games and performances

Now we think that entertainment is:
Needed to relieve stress and is very important in our daily lives, is more than just games and performances, as it can be festivals and many more

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We used to think that entertainment is just something that entertains and amuses someone. Now, we think that entertainment keeps someone engaged in the activity that they are doing, or attracts the attention of someone. There are many different forms of entertainment, for different target audiences.

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What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

The needs of the elderlies varies, from needing accompaniment or acceptance to all sorts of assistance. Most elderlies keep to themselves but they always feel down and does not interact with each other. On top of that, they are unwilling to accept new concepts and try new things.

How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?
Entertainment might be able to cheer them up as they prefer passive interaction. This might help better their mood.

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What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

as those with special needs are often ostracised from the crowd, they find themselves being isolated thus we find them shy. Opening up is a crucial part of social life and is a need for those with special needs. They are also doubted, like people ask “oh they can do that?” Thus they should identify their strengths be aware of their capability.

How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

Entertainment can be a way to get away from the ‘real world’ and often convey meanings that stick with people for life

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1. What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

They need equal access to healthcare and trained health care professionals since people with intellectual disabilities have greater risk to health issues

They need equal rights to participate in competitions and take on leadership roles

They need the attention of the people who look after them.

They need understanding and acceptance from society, and in order to do that, they need to change people's perceptions in minds.

They need to be given chances.

Down’s syndrome is not seen a positive light by the public, although people with Down’s syndrome are just normal people and it does not stop them from doing anything

2. How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

they can have fun and lead a healthy lifestyle through swimming, and have a sense of achievement when taking part in competitions like the Special Olympics

Events like the special olympics are able to provide a safe environment for people with special needs to experience and do the activities that an average person does

Educational TV shows give them the same chance to learn

Entertainment can provide them a platform to interact with others and help each other, which in a way, changes people’s perceptions in mind.

Entertainment can help people truly understand and accept them.

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We think that they need to be understood and accepted by the community and people around them, to be treated as equals and not someone who is, as the stereotype says, less capable and not good enough to complete a certain task properly. They need care and support, in terms of mental support and confidence in them and the belief that they can do well.

Entertainment allows these people to have fun and relax.They can also destress and take a break from their stressful lifestyles.

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1. What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community? ANS: I feel that the special needs kids do feel excluded, in the sense that they can’t participate in the same activities we do, due to their physical limitations. This is unhealthy as we believe that play is important in a child’s growth and development. This causes a rift between us and them, and this is unhealthy for our society and community. Therefore, we should be finding ways to promote interaction and inclusivity, instead of widening the gap of differences between us. Social needs are not fulfilled as there is a lack of interaction. Personally, I think that they yearn for an inclusive society as well, and for people to accept who they are, instead of shunning them based on their appearance. I think that they also are angry, as we are extremely judgemental too, and may stereotype them based on appearances.

2. How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs? ANS: Research shows that play is crucial in establishing the foundations of social, emotional, and academic learning. For example, dressing up or building with blocks help cultivate creativity, develop emotional intelligence and regulation (pdf), and build empathy. Imaginative play, such as drawing, dancing, or playing with water, lays the foundations for creativity, allowing kids to express feelings, communicate, and experiment with reality. Building with blocks or cardboard develops fine motor skills. It also helps kids to develop resilience, or grit (those block towers fall) and start reasoning and problem-solving. Chasing, hiding, jumping and wrestling build gross motor skills, the basis for which will be used to crawl and walk and run, not to mention persevere and think (exercise helps with memory consolidation). Dramatic play (such as dressing up, role play, puppets, and storytelling) helps children with emotional regulation and critical relationship skills, including empathy, cooperation, and negotiation.

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1) The needs they are facing is that they cant be independent and have to rely on someone else. They are also unable to participate in all the activities we do and have limitations. Many people are also unwilling to accept them because of their disablity and difference.
2) Entertainment, such as online games, can connect people. These intellectually disbaled children will be able to play with the abled children as no one knows that they are disbaled behind the screen, and will thus accept them. Through games, these children can find common interests and have more stuff to talk about, so they will be more willing to talk to each other as well.

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1) What are some personal/social needs of the people in your community?
People with special needs may have hypersensitive hearing, impaired movement/hearing/sight/others, require food tubes, are bed-ridden, have seizures, etc. They may also have emotional difficulties and low self-confidence due to their disabilities. They need the support and love of others, and facilities that woud cater to their disabilities.
2) How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these special needs?
Entertainment is useful in helping someone with special needs as it helps them feel happy and emotionally relaxed, and forget that they are different from the rest of society. This helps them gain more confidence over time and become more outgoing.

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The elderly need people to accompany and listen to them as they may feel left out. Some need helpers to remind them and help them travel around the place. Entertainment can be useful as it helps elderlies forget about their loneliness as they have fun. Elderlies will enjoy time spent with others as they have fun.

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1. What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

A more accepting society

Less assumptions and stereotypes to be made of them

More options of schools to enroll children with special needs - more trained teachers that are specialized

2. How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

Raise awareness to the public through (videos, etc.) that can help them indirectly

Help them cope emotionally and provide relief, lift their moods and make them happy

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1. What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

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1. What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

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- care
- entertainment
- dignity
- interaction with younger generations
- people that emphasize with them

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2. How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

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2. How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

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- entertainment like games can give them joy and stimulate their brains
- entertainment like music can trigger emotions and make them more responsive and happy

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What are some personal or social needs of the people in your community?

Relaxation, imagination, novelty, creativity, fun, inclusive/accepting

How can entertainment be useful in meeting some of these needs?

Entertainment can help relax people, and calm them down and make them happy. Let them learn to explore different ideas

Entertainment can spark the imagination of some, and this allows them to have more fun

Entertainment can allow people to experience now experiences

Entertainment can allow friendships to made between people who have the same interests of entertainment

Entertainment can cause one to be happy, and have fun

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Entertainment reflection

The people in our community need safer playgrounds. In the article, as the playgrounds evolve, they think less about the safety and more about the fun. The community builds bigger playgrounds for the children because they think that the children will enjoy it more. However, the bigger playgrounds contain more hazards and dangerous facilities that may cause injuries and accidents. Furthermore, most of the children playing there are young and do not know how to take care of themselves. To prevent accidents, the community needs to build safer playgrounds. As the children find entertainment in playing at the playground, it is more important to ensure that it is safe so that the children can play in a safe environment. I think that the people in the community need more opportunity to have fun with their friends and on their own. I think that while they are learning, they should also have as much fun they can and enjoy their childhood. Many of us had many toys when we were young, like remote control cars or giant teddy bears, but many children might not be able to afford these toys. They might only have one toy they can hold on to and it might be a small and old stuffed toy.

The Special Olympics is for children with special needs. People think that special olympics is just a sport, but it is actually special. This is because the children with special needs are able to overcome their weaknesses, and find joy and entertainment in playing sports, some even being so good at them, that they were invited to join the special olympics. A mother always assumed that the olympics were for other people’s children and not hers, until her daughter joined the special olympics, did she realise how it felt like when she was really a part of it. The special olympics can also be a chance for the special needs children to display their sports talents and help them train physically. the special olympics is truly special.

Disabled children should be given the chance to follow their dreams like others. Finding their strength can give them confidence and encourage them to work hard and not give up. Sports can empower them and teach them values while they overcome challenges along with their teammates. We need to have more sports centres to accept and welcome people with of all abilities.

-the people in our community needs more educational tv shows. in the video i watched, there were the top 10 recommended educational tv shows for kids to watch. through those tv shows, kids would be able to learn alphabets and numbers while enjoying the show, in this way the children would be able to learn and have fun at the same time, this might then even help them to learn more efficiently than that compared in school. they can watch those shows anytime they want online at home without feeling pressure from teachers or classmates while still being able to learn important life skills and new discoveries at their own pace and time. in the article that i read, Jonny Pierce, felt that competitive swimming has turned out to be a helpful coping mechanism for his autism and hypersensitive hearing. in los angeles, they have interesting and inclusive aquatic centres to teach children of all needs to swim, entertainment is used here to allow kids to learn swimming and develop their talents.

I read 30 Children around the world with their favourite toys--Photographs only and L.A. vaulting program helps kids of all abilities thrive on horseback. The first article left me thinking that some if the needs of the children around the world is a wide exposure to other cultures and to have fun with more than 1 toy. 1 picture that left a deep impression on me was the child from Ukraine. All his toys were guns, and they look like real guns. He even have access to a shooting range from the look of a membership card. This is obviously shows that he was raised in a culture that focussed on guns. On another hand, a child from Kenya only have a dirty, dusty monkey. The pictures where impactful as they showed the contrast between children living in different parts of the world. Some Chi,Daren have overflowing toys, while others only have 1 or 2 they scraped together.

The other article is about a vaulting program that is open to both children with or without disabilities. Vaulting refers to the gymnastic maneuvers done on top of a moving horse. This program has empowers students of all ages and abilities; in fact, they contend that vaulters without disabilities learn valuable life lessons practicing alongside their teammates with physical and developmental challenges.

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We used to think that entertainment is :
just about relaxation and enjoyment
something we do in our free time

Now we think that entertainment is about :
Making things widely known for people
Keeping people attention
May also means of achieving insight or intellectual growth