Exploring Media Forms
Students will explore different types of media texts, from posters to videos, and learn how to identify them in their daily lives.
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Students will explore different types of media texts, from posters to videos, and learn how to identify them in their daily lives.
Key Questions
- What are some different types of media we see every day?
- How is a video different from a printed poster?
- Why do we use different types of media to share information?
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