Canadian Media Literacy - Grades 2-3 (E-book)

Subject: Language

Sub Topic: Media, Literacy, Reading Comprehension

Grade(s): 2, 3

Description: In our ever-changing world, the amount of information we receive is growing constantly. Young children need the opportunity to study forms of media and discuss how it impacts their lives. These messages can influence the ideas and reasoning of young minds. Once students have acquired the skills to look at media images critically, they will be better equipped to make decisions about the true value of the messages. Students will understand media texts; understand media forms and techniques; create media texts. Includes 7 media texts activities, 2 media forms and technique activities, 4 creating media texts activities, and 11 additional activities plus a teacher guide.

Number of Pages: 80

Answer Key: N/A

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Media Texts
  Activity 1 Introducing Media Forms
  Activity 2 Purpose and Audience 
  Activity 3 Interpreting Messages 
  Activity 4 Responding to and Evaluating Texts
  Activity 5 Audience Response 
  Activity 6 Point of View
  Activity 7 Media Purposes 

• Understanding Media Forms and Techniques
  Activity 1 Elements of Media Form
  Activity 2 Techniques in Media Forms

• Creating Media Texts
  Activity 1 Specific Purpose and Audience 
  Activity 2 Appropriate Forms of Media Texts 
  Activity 3 Making a Media Text
  Activity 4 Reflecting on a Media Text

Delivery: E-book, Enhanced E-book, Print Book

Author/Creators Name: S&S Learning Materials

Authors/Creators Education: N/A

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