Fourth graders analyze posters that communicate an "active living" message, otherwise known as a public service announcement. Children identify techniques that are used in creating media texts including topic, purpose, and audience. Creating their own posters will allow students to develop a stronger understanding of the importance of text decisions in media.

 

Concepts

Media Literacy, public service announcements

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite students to share their public service announcement posters with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Students will need to bring in poster board for the hands-on-activity. Have extra poster board on hand for students who forget

Pros

• Procedures, materials, lesson expectations, and worksheets are included
• Allows for conferencing with learners during the poster making process

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.c SL.4.1.d SL.4.2