Media+Features

= Objective/Expectations =

6RC2.1 Students will be able to **identify** the structural features of popular media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online information) and **use the features to obtain information**.

//I. Desired Results//

 * Be able to identify structural features of newspapers, magazines, and online information.
 * Use these features to obtain information//.//
 * Understand the difference in quality of information (reliability of sources).

//II. Assessment Evidence (with rubrics)//

 * Visual Arts (Independent project): Create a poster summarizing the similarities and differences between the structural features of newspapers, magazines, and online information and how each can help you find information. Be sure to use captions and labels.
 * "Treasure" Hunt (Designed and performed in student groups): Use all three types of media to locate requested information quickly and accurately, clearly citing where the information was found.

= = = Application and Evidence of Learning = = =

//IV. Sharing (give and get feedback from peers, teacher, and others)//
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 * Share posters with table groups and get feedback from peers

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//V. Reflection (Draw conclusions: how did you do? What would you do differently next time?)//
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 * Journal/blog: What did you learn about structural features of popular media and how can you use this knowledge to obtain information?

= Instruction and Learning Activities =

// Essential Questions //
 * What are structural features? (Which do I already know and use? Which am I unfamiliar with?)
 * What is popular media? (Which kinds am I most familiar with? Which kinds do I need practice using?)
 * Has popular media changed over time? How? What does that mean for or say about our society?
 * What key terms/vocabulary are needed to be able to use popular media effectively?
 * How can I use structural features to gain information? (How do I stay focused on what I am looking for, instead of getting distracted by other info, ads, etc.?)
 * How reliable is the information I am getting? Are some sources more reliable than others?
 * How are newspapers, magazines, and online information alike and different?
 * Student personalized inquiry questions?

// III. Learning Plan (activities to gain knowledge/skills, can be individualized, student-directed) //
7 Forms of Media (Infographic) Forms of Mass Media (Wikipedia) Forms of Media Teacher's Guide Forms of Media (cartoon and resources) Page One (knowing the source of your information) []
 * Holt L&LA Textbook p. 28-31, 33-36, 37-40, 44-45
 * Experiences with newspapers, magazines, online media, learning and using key terms/vocabulary
 * = **KEY TERM** ||= **EXAMPLE/DEFINITION** ||= **WHAT FOR?** ||
 * = article ||=  ||=   ||
 * = byline ||=  ||=   ||
 * = caption ||=  ||=   ||
 * = columns ||=  ||=   ||
 * = dateline ||=  ||=   ||
 * = diagram ||=  ||=   ||
 * = feature ||=  ||=   ||
 * = glossary ||=  ||=   ||
 * = heading ||=  ||=   ||
 * = headline ||=  ||=   ||
 * = index ||=  ||=   ||
 * = infographic ||=  ||=   ||
 * = label ||=  ||=   ||
 * = map ||=  ||=   ||
 * = menu buttons ||=  ||=   ||
 * = photograph ||=  ||=   ||
 * = picture ||=  ||=   ||
 * = search engine ||=  ||=   ||
 * = sidebar ||=  ||=   ||
 * = subheading ||=  ||=   ||
 * = subtitle ||=  ||=   ||
 * = table of contents ||=  ||=   ||
 * = timeline ||=  ||=   ||
 * = title ||=  ||=   ||
 * = URL ||=  ||=   ||
 * = webpage ||=  ||=   ||
 * = website ||=  ||=   ||

Resources
Finding Nonfiction Features Wikipedia: Media Literacy What is Media Literacy? Evaluating Internet Research Sources Wikipedia: Identifying Reliable Sources Essay Writer Guide for Determining Reliable and Unreliable Sources How to Evaluate the Credibility of a Source Special Demands of Internet Sources Read Write Think - Traveling Terrain: Comprehending Nonfiction Text on the Web BrainPOP - Reading Skills

Newspapers
Essential Questions:
 * What are the main features of newspapers and how they are used?
 * What types of newspapers provide more reliable facts and information and which do not? (i.e. The New York Times vs. Weekly World News)
 * How do newspapers get their information?

Resources: How to Read a Newspaper (Interactive) Structural Features of Newspapers How to Read a Newspaper How to Read a Thick Newspaper in a Short Amount of Time How to Read Newspaper Articles BrainPOP - Reading a Newspaper

Magazines
Essential Questions:
 * What are the main features of magazines and how they are used?
 * What types of magazines provide more reliable information and stories and which do not? (i.e. Science vs. National Enquirer)
 * How do magazines get their information/stories?

Online Information (Internet Pages/Websites)
Essential Questions:
 * What are the main features of websites and how they are used?
 * What types of websites provide more reliable information and stories and which do not? (i.e. Yahoo Answers vs. National Geographic)
 * How do websites get their information?

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