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Setting a Purpose for Research: Introduction to Media Literacy Lesson PlanSetting a Purpose for Research: Introduction to Media Literacy Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2014
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Setting a Purpose for Research: Introduction to Media Literacy

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  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b (.pdf)
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  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 3 (.pdf)
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What does that picture say? Young historians take a close look at a British advertisement from 1890 to determine the role of gender in advertising. They discuss the implications about women portrayed in the images. Pupils then further their thoughts and participate in a say something activity using Basic Concepts of Media Literacy Say Something sheet as a guide.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

media, media bias, media analysis

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a timeline of advertisements to view how they evolved over time

Classroom Considerations

  • Installment two of 13 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 3
  • Complete lessons and units in order

Pros

  • Lists terms critical to the understanding of the unit
  • Offers suggestions for meeting the needs of struggling readers

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.2

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