8G Media Literacy Quiz

"The media exploits people or events for its own benefit"

What is the benefit?

• To make money

• To get more 'clicks' or subscriptions

• To increase attention on their media outlet

• To increase a journalists own profile (reputation)

Answer explanation

the media get more advertising based on the amount of clicks on their stories or subscriptions to their media platform. Sometimes a journalist will want to gt to story first so they can get the exclusive. This is called a 'scoop'

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Forms of media have led to a demise in news we can trust

What forms of media have led to the loss of our trust in them?

• Young journalists

• Blogs

  Bias media

  Social media

  TikToks

• Facebook algorithms

• Newspapers

Celebrities should have the right to privacy from the media

Privacy is a universal human right

• YES

• Yes, but not for celebrities

• NO

Answer explanation

It is actually a universal right to have privacy. You should use this fact in your speech

Article 12

No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.

Our proposals are due on what day next week?

• In class on Wednesday

• In class on Monday

• Emailed after school on Monday

Answer explanation

proposals are due in class on monday. I will be checking them during the lesson.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the intro of my speech, I have to include...

• Rhetorical question

• Hook

• evidence

• a quote

Answer explanation

evidence should be in the body paragraphs to prove the bad things the media have done

Why should we care about the quality of the media and the news they put out?

• It is important that society knows what is happening in our area and globally

• journalists are supposed to work according to a code of ethics

• because journalists get paid alot

• We need quality news so we can trust that a story is true

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

what kinds of persuasive devices will you need to use in your speech? Name three.

Answer explanation

Rhetorical question

ethos

pathos

logos

facts or evidence

emotionally loaded language

inclusive langauage

power of three

anecdote

call to action

direct address

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

what is a counterargument?

• A counter-argument is an argument opposed to your argument. It expresses the view of a person who disagrees with your position

• A counter-argument is an argument agreeing with your position, and should be used to prove you are right

Answer explanation

you must have a counter argument in your speech.

You could say..

Although I agree celebrities want attention at times, that doesn't give the media the right to invade their privacy 24 hours a day.

When is the draft due for this speech?

Answer explanation

Friday week 5

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

My draft includes...

• My script and a recording of me saying my speech submitted through the qlearn

• just the script

• a video submitted through qlearn

Answer explanation

if you don't submit a written draft and the video, this is a non submit. With speeches we mark the actual presentation, not what is written. The written piece is so we can provide you with feedback

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7