Media Literacy

What are three examples of media?

• newspapers,journal entries, social media

• magazines, websites, phone calls

• books, video games, TV shows

• billboards, personal texts, spam emails

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Bias in media is:

• rare

• impossible to spot

• beneficial to everyone

• unavoidable

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

You should be skeptical of media because:

• It doesn't make sense

• It can have hidden agendas

• It leaves out important information

• It is full of lies

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Decoding media is similar to:

• writing a book

• performing an experiment

• solving a mystery

• cooking a meal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is an example of product placement?

• A TV character using a popular cell phone brand

• The President giving a speech on the economy

• Eating a specific brand of popcorn at the movies

• Watching a movie on the latest tablet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Most media images are:

• Boring

• Shocking

• Hidden

• Edited

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What messages does an advertiser send by including a famous singer in an ad?

• Music makes everything better

• Hard work is more important than fame

• This product will make you rich and famous

• Famous singers don't use this product

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which article headline is the most sensational?

• New Happy Bears Cartoon Released Today!

• Happy Bears 2: Best. Movie. Ever.

• Happy Bears 2 Fails to Wow

• "Happy Bears 2" Breaks Box Office Record!

What is an example of data tracking?

• Publishers create digital versions of magazines

• Online stores email receipts for purchases

• Ads for products appear based on search engine results

• Digital photos are stored in the cloud

The word "literacy" in Media Literacy refers to:

• Improving my vocabulary

• Figuring out meaning and messages

• Reading about technology

• Learning how to read more quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7