Young learners today are bombarded by media manipulation. Help them develop the skills they will need to become savvy 21st century media consumers with a unit on media literacy.

Concepts

media analysis, advertising, propaganda techniques

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members post their letters, reviews, etc. on the class website or on their own blogs

Classroom Considerations

• Although designed for GATE, many of the lessons are appropriate for all learners

Pros

• The 17-page packet includes lessons, worksheets, activities, exercises, assessments, and rubrics

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1