Digital Literacy and Media · Term 4

Identifying Different Types of Media

Students will identify different types of media (e.g., TV, books, internet, radio) and their purposes.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the difference between a book and a television show.
  2. Construct a list of different ways people get information.
  3. Compare how information is presented in a picture book versus a video.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9EFLA11
Year: Foundation
Subject: English
Unit: Digital Literacy and Media
Period: Term 4

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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