Media Literacy (English 10)

The purpose of the Media Literacy Unit is to begin to develop an awareness of the media and the messages which are constantly sent to us. The National Council of Teachers of English established the 21st Century Literacies to include the ability to "Manage, analyze and synthesize multiple streams of simultaneous information" as well as the ability to "Create, critique, analyze, and evaluate multi-media texts". This unit will provide students with the opportunity to work on these forms of literacy while also developing their cultural and visual literacies.

Packet Cover and Goals
Intro Guided Notes
Ad Types
Magazine Ad Analysis Questions
Product Placement
Target Audience
Product Placement/Target Audience HW: Due Friday, 5-4
Impromptu Commercials
Choose an article to read. Be prepared to discuss it on Wednesday, 5-9
Article #1: Trying to Find a Cry of Desperation Amid the Facebook Drama
Article #2: For Teenage Girls, Facebook Means Always Being Camera-Ready
Teens and the Media
Teens in the Media Response: Due Monday, 5-14
News Judgment
Gatekeeper Exercise
News Bias and Media Ownership Activity: Due Monday, 5-14