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Understand the different types of media and their purposes Recognize the manipulation of media messages Develop critical thinking skills to be a media expert
Media Literacy: What You Need to Know
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media: Any form of communication used to convey information, such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, films, and the internet. manipulation: The act of influencing or controlling someone’s behavior for one’s own benefit. critical thinking: The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.
Concepts:
3. Word cloud
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In one sentence, describe media literacy.
4. Slide
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Most people spend an average of 10 hours a day consuming media. There are over 500 million tweets sent every day. In the U.S. alone there are over 1 billion online videos watched daily.
Fun facts:
5. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What are some potential risks associated with spending too much time consuming media?
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is an example of a way to evaluate the reliability of a source of information you find online?
7. Drawings
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Brain break: Create a drawing of an alien planet. The planet should have three moons, two suns, and three different kinds of vegetation. Include details such as swirling clouds and planets in the background.
8. Poll
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What is the definition of Media Literacy?
- A) The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.
- B) Understanding how to use media to influence public opinion.
- C) The ability to read, write, and communicate media.
- D) Understanding the impact of media on society.
9. Poll
300 seconds
Which of the following is not a key component of Media Literacy?
- A) Understanding the purpose of media.
- B) Understanding the impact of media on society.
- C) Knowing how to operate media devices.
- D) Analyzing the content of media.
10. Poll
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What is the purpose of Media Literacy education?
- A) To help students become more media savvy.
- B) To help students become more critical thinkers.
- C) To help students become more informed citizens.
- D) To help students become more media literate.
11. Poll
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What is the best way to become Media Literate?
- A) Learn how to use media devices.
- B) Become familiar with different types of media.
- C) Analyze media messages and their effects.
- D) All of the above.
12. Poll
300 seconds
Which of the following is an example of media literacy?
- A) Understanding how to use media to influence public opinion.
- B) Evaluating the accuracy of media messages.
- C) Knowing how to operate media devices.
- D) Analyzing the content of media.
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