LibGuides: Grade 12: English: Media Studies

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Cross Curricular Approaches from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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Types of Media
From Spark Notes
Functions of the Media
20 Important reasons to study the media
From The Centre for Media Literacy

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What is Media Literacy?

Media Literacy is the result of study of the art and messaging of various forms of media texts. It explores the impact and influences of mass media and popular culture by examining texts such as films, songs, video games, action figures, advertisements, CD covers, clothing, billboards, TV shows, magazines, newspapers, photographs, and websites.

Media Literacy engages students as consumers of media.

Sources: see the links below

What is Digital Literacy?

What is Digital Literacy?
Source: Media Smarts- Canada's Centre for Digital and Media Literacy

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Gr. 9-12: How do I start my research?

Gr. 9-12: How do I cite my sources?

How do I learn about Media Influences?

What is Social Media?

10 Social Media Tips for Reaching World Language Learners Do you want to put those English skills to work? Read this article. Topics include blogging, Twitter, Instagram, Video, Slide Shows, Google Drive, Collaborative Editing, Facebook, Duolingo, and polling
How to Use Social Media Effectively
What is Social Media?
Source: webtends

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