Media

How does the media influence me?

My Expectations

• Listen while the teacher is talking• Listen while other students are talking• Put up your hand if you would like to speak• Be reliable• Respect others at all times• Use appropriate language

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

What is the media?

What is the media?

• In pairs:• Write down 10 examples of ‘the

media’ and how they reach you (TV programmes – at home? Internet? Video Games? Etc)

The Media in the UK…

In pairs:

• What/who is influenced by the media in the UK?• What power does the media have

in the UK?

Fact vs. Opinion

• What is a fact?Something that is true – something that has evidence

• What is an opinion?Something based on belief – Something based on

emotions

• When might we need to express a fact? When should we express an opinion?

Influences on my identity?

• What makes me…’me’?

• Individual task:• What/Who influences me? How much

influence do they have over my identity?

Family Video gamesNews channels Newspapers(on-line)Work colleagues Friends

Facebook YouTube Online forums

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Learning Objectives

1. To understand the term media means.

2. To explore the differences between fact and opinion

3. To express opinion on influences in the media.