Canadian Media Literacy - Grades 4-6 (Enhanced E-book)
We are subjected to thousands of media images and sounds each day. Most of the time, they flash by us so fast that we barely have time to think about them. In fact, most of these messages are designed to avoid critical thinking on our part. The main purpose of this enhanced e-book is to create awareness in young people about those messages around them. The enhanced e-book saves teachers from having to print off pages and allows students to enter their answers right from their computers or other devices.
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Subject: Language
Sub Topic: Media, Literacy, Reading Comprehension
Grade(s): 4, 5, 6
Description: We are subjected to thousands of media images and sounds each day. Most of the time, they flash by us so fast that we barely have time to think about them. In fact, most of these messages are designed to avoid critical thinking on our part. In the past, there was nowhere in our education where we have been taught to critically examine these messages. The main purpose of this enhanced e-book is to create awareness in young people about those messages around them. These messages often appeal to our emotions and feelings; Are we fearful? Insecure? Judgmental? Once students have acquired the skills to look at media messages critically, they will be better equipped to make decisions about their true value.
Students will understand media texts, understand media forms and techniques and create media texts. Includes 5 messages in media activities, 59 understanding and creating media text activities, and a teacher guide. The enhanced e-book saves teachers from having to print off pages and allows students to enter their answers right from their computers or other devices.
Number of Pages: 80
Answer Key: Yes
Topics Covered:
Messages in Media
Media TricksJingles and Slogans
Clear and Hidden Messages
Stereotypes
Positive and Negative Messages
Propaganda
Understanding and Creating Media Texts
I. Print MediaII. Art/Picture Media
III. Sound Media
IV. Combination Media (print, pictures, sound)
V. Digital Media
Delivery: Enhanced E-book
Author/Creators Name: Eleanor M. Summers, On The Mark Press
Authors/Creators Education: N/A
About the Creator: Eleanor M. Summers is a retired elementary teacher who continues to be involved at various levels of education. She has written many useful resources to assist teachers with their Language Arts programs.
