CL.4 BK.3-3-The Mass Media

What are some types of mass media?

• billboards

• posters

• Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet.

• telemarketing

How do mass media report news?

• Mass media report news by only broadcasting live events.

• Mass media report news by ignoring facts and focusing on opinions.

• Mass media report news by gathering, verifying, and presenting information through various formats.

• Mass media report news by creating fictional stories for entertainment.

What kind of information do mass media provide?

• Mass media provides information on news, entertainment, education, and public awareness.

• Mass media focuses solely on sports events.

• Mass media only provides weather updates.

• Mass media is limited to local community announcements.

Why is it important to analyze information from mass media?

• To entertain the audience

• To promote a specific agenda

• It is important to analyze information from mass media to discern fact from opinion, understand biases, and evaluate credibility.

• To increase advertising revenue

What should we do to understand something fully?

• Memorize facts without context

• Follow popular opinion

• Ignore the topic

• Analyze, seek information, ask questions, and apply knowledge.

What are some inappropriate types of information from mass media?

• Educational content

• Positive news stories

• Fact-based reporting

• Misinformation, hate speech, graphic violence, explicit content, personal attacks.

Why should we avoid certain types of information?

• To promote better understanding of all viewpoints.

• To ensure everyone has access to all types of information.

• To prevent misinformation, harm, and biased understanding.

• To encourage open discussions without limitations.

What role does the government play in protecting us from inappropriate materials?

• The government protects us from inappropriate materials by regulating access, enforcing laws, and promoting education.

• The government encourages the use of inappropriate materials.

• The government only promotes inappropriate materials for education.

• The government has no role in regulating materials.

Can you name a type of mass media that provides entertainment?

• Television

• Billboard

• Newspaper

• Podcast

What is the difference between facts and opinions?

• Facts are objective and verifiable; opinions are subjective and based on personal beliefs.

• Opinions are based on scientific evidence; facts are based on beliefs.

• Facts can change based on personal feelings; opinions cannot.

• Facts are always true; opinions are always false.