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Media Literacy Lesson Plan

Media Literacy Lesson Plan

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Media Literacy

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Elementary learners observe and discuss advertisements for tobacco and alcohol. They identify how advertisers place information in strategic spots and make their product look good. They choose an ad and fill out the attached form on media literacy. Let's empower our future consumers!

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3rd - 5th

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English Language Arts

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1 hr

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