Media Literacy
This unit we will examine how the media portrays a story. We want to be mindful of fake news but it's important to know that there is plenty of reliable new media out there as well. As part of this unit will be examining the current tensions in Eastern Asia focusing on North Korea, a place notorious for their made up propaganda that is labeled as real news. However, before we read different news stories to evaluate it's important to learn the basics of the North Korea history, which will be completed through the online webquest.
SS.WC.01 Students will understand the interaction and influence between individuals and various groups.
Learning Target: Students will understand how the media’s interactions influence the public.
Essential Question: What are the different forms of media and how do they influence what we think?
Success Criteria:
Learning Target: Students will understand how the media’s interactions influence the public.
Essential Question: What are the different forms of media and how do they influence what we think?
Success Criteria:
- Know basic vocabulary associated with media and different outlets of media.
- Determine what is reliable information by sorting out bias, facts, opinions, and what is fake.
- Students can analyze various forms of media and how it influences others' perception
News stories
