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What is media literacy?
"Media literacy refers to composing, comprehending, interpreting,
analyzing, and appreciating the language and texts of...both print
and nonprint. The use of media presupposes an expanded definition
of 'text'...print media texts include books, magazines, and newspapers.
Nonprint media include photography, recordings, radio, film, television,
videotape, video games, computers, the performing arts, and
virtual reality...constantly interact...(and) all (are) to be experienced,
appreciated, and analyzed and created by students.
This WebQuest challenges you to investigate techniques of persuasive writing and critical reading skills. It allows you to strengthen your technology skills, exercise your creativity, practice your research skills, and visit newspaper editorials to discriminate between fact from opinion.
"Write a report for Newsround
If you've got a story - send it to Newsround.
Use the white box on this page, you only need to write about ten sentences, which is around 150 words.
It's best to do it in this way:
1. Write it in a word-processing package first.
2. Save it.
3. Copy and paste it into this box.
That way you're less likely to lose what you've written if there's a problem."