Responding to Media Texts
English as an Additional Language or Dialect · Year 11 · Language and Culture · 1.º Período

Responding to Media Texts

Students analyse media texts to understand how information is presented to the Australian public. They evaluate the purpose and audience of news articles and broadcasts.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACEEA008ACEEA012

About This Topic

Students analyse media texts to understand how information is presented to the Australian public. They evaluate the purpose and audience of news articles and broadcasts.

Key Questions

  1. How do media texts construct meaning?
  2. What language features are common in news reports?
  3. How can we identify bias in the media?

Planning templates for English as an Additional Language or Dialect

Lesson Plan

ELA

An English Language Arts template structured around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills, with sections for text selection, close reading, discussion, and written response.

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