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Critical media literacy: TV programs

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A lesson plan for grades 6–8 English Language Arts

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This lesson, from ReadWriteThink, provides a platform from which students can critically analyze popular television programs. The media has a huge effect on popular culture. Television programs underscore stereotypes of various groups of people. By looking at the media critically, students develop an awareness of the messages that are portrayed through the media.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

English Language Arts (2004)

Grade 6

  • Goal 4: The learner will use critical thinking skills and create criteria to evaluate print and non-print materials.
    • Objective 4.01: Determine the purpose of the author or creator by:
      • monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and/or viewed.
      • exploring any bias, apparent or hidden messages, emotional factors, or propaganda techniques.
      • identifying and exploring the underlying assumptions of the author/creator.
      • analyzing the effects of the author's craft on the reader/viewer/listener.
      • Objective 4.02: Analyze the communication and develop (with teacher assistance) and apply appropriate criteria to evaluate the quality of the communication by:
        • using knowledge of language structure and literary or media techniques.
        • drawing conclusions based on evidence, reasons, or relevant information.
        • considering the implications, consequences, or impact of those conclusions.

    Grade 7

    • Goal 4: The learner will refine critical thinking skills and create criteria to evaluate text and multimedia.
      • Objective 4.01: Analyze the purpose of the author or creator by:
        • monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and/or viewed.
        • examining any bias, apparent or hidden messages, emotional factors, or propaganda techniques.
        • exploring and evaluating the underlying assumptions of the author/creator.
        • understanding the effect of the author's craft on the reader/viewer/listener.
      • Objective 4.02: Develop (with assistance) and apply appropriate criteria to evaluate the quality of the communication by:
        • using knowledge of language structure and literary or media techniques.
        • drawing conclusions based on evidence, reasons, or relevant information.
        • considering the implications, consequences, or impact of those conclusions.

    Grade 8

    • Goal 4: The learner will continue to refine critical thinking skills and create criteria to evaluate print and non-print materials.
      • Objective 4.01: Analyze the purpose of the author or creator and the impact of that purpose by:
        • monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
        • evaluating any bias, apparent or hidden messages, emotional factors, and/or propaganda techniques.
        • evaluating the underlying assumptions of the author/creator.
        • evaluate the effects of the author's craft on the reader/viewer/listener.
      • Objective 4.02: Analyze and develop (with limited assistance) and apply appropriate criteria to evaluate the quality of the communication by:
        • using knowledge of language structure and literary or media techniques.
        • drawing conclusions based on evidence, reasons, or relevant information.
        • considering the implications, consequences, or impact of those conclusions.