CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA
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CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA. Called to Be and Relate. LEARNING GOALS: To identify the destructive messages the media transmits (about success, sexuality, relationships, love etc.) To be able to describe the ways in which Christ spread messages which encouraged life, love and friendship. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA
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LEARNING GOALS: To identify the
destructive messages the media transmits (about success, sexuality, relationships, love etc.)
To be able to describe the ways in which Christ spread messages which encouraged life, love and friendship.
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4 Corners Activity#1. To be successful, is to be rich.
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4 Corners Activity#2. To be successful, you must be the very best
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4 Corners Activity#3. Everyone strives to be successful by making money and obtaining positions of power so that they will be known as a “somebody”
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Why do we have such different opinions of what it means to be successful?
Do we define success in light of Christ’s teachings? Our families? The media?
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1. In your table groups, select a cooperative learning group role.
2. Record your responses to the following questions on the chart paper provided.
3. Be prepared to present your work to the class.
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Media Assignment!
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4 Corners Activity#1. My beliefs and decisions are influenced by what I see in the media (i.e. how I treat others)
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4 Corners Activity#2. My beliefs and decisions are more influenced by what I see in the media than by Christ’s message (i.e. how I treat others)
+Calling to Be and Relate If you had a choice, would you rather:
A) Eat a frozen dinner by yourself? B) Eat a feast with loved ones?
+Calling to Be and Relate If you had a choice, would you rather:
A) Feel insecure and alone? B) Know and experience God’s love?
+Called to Be and RelateHow does the media define
SUCCESS?
+Just because you see it on TV, that doesn’t mean it’s true
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Media Tactics!As we review these tactics, see if any apply to your add.
Small post-it: state the advertising tactic used to persuade consumers to pay attention to the product
Large posit-it: describe the message being communicated
We are visual learners! 80% of what we learn we learn from seeing. We must always question what is and is not real! We must “guard our hearts”
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Question:
What message does this ad send about loving thy neighbor?
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Question:
What message does this ad send about how to be strong and healthy?
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Question:
Does this ad empower women? Yes or no?
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Question:
What message does this ad send about loving thy neighbor?
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Question:
Does this ad make you want to drink Pepsi? If so, why?
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GAME TIME!
+Name that tactic!
+Name that tactic!
+Name that tactic!
+Analyzing the Media’s MessagesTASK:
1. In your table groups, select a cooperative learning group role.
2. Each group will be assigned one topic to explore. You are to:
Find as many images as possible related to your topic and tape them to the front of your board
Small post-it: state the advertising tactic used to persuade consumers to pay attention to the product
Large posit-it: describe the message being communicated
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GROUP PRESENTATIONS!
(WORKSHEET)
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How does the media
portray women?
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How does the media
portray men?
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How does the media portray dating
relationships?
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How does the media portray family
relationships?
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How does the media
portray God?
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Homework: Journal
Reflection!
