Tuesday 15 December 2015

Tuesday 8 December 2015

Media Literacy Test Study Guide


Review the 5 Key Concepts of Media Literacy

1. Media are constructions
2. Audiences negotiate meaning
3. Media have commercial implications
4. Media have social and political implications
5. Each medium has a unique aesthetic form

You can view all the videos about the key concepts by following the link below.

http://mediasmarts.ca/media-literacy-101

You will be asked to look at a variety of media including:


  • print advertising
  • TV advertising
  • Online videos
  • Websites
You will be answering questions based on the form and content of the media. All questions on the test will relate back to what we learned in class.

You will also be asked questions about the advertising techniques we learned in class:
  • Pathos
  • Ethos
  • Logos
As well as the additional ones:
  • Avant Garde
  • Weseal Words
  • Magic Incredients
  • Patriotism
  • Transfer
  • Plain Folks
  • Snob Appeal
  • Bribery
  • Bandwagon
I will not be asking any questions about camera angles.


Friday 4 December 2015

Poetry Reading Success Criteria


Please come prepared to present your poetry on your scheduled date.
  • Pace of reading the poem helps the poetry reading be more effective
  • Intonation helps bring poem to life
  • Use good expression
  • Eye contact with the audience
  • Standing straight, confident, no slouching
  • Use appropriate gestures
  • Voice is clear and easy to understand
  • Volume is loud enough for everyone to hear
  • Between 10-30 seconds
  • Practice is evident