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Grade 6: Language: Media Literacy

Resources and activities to assist students, parents and teachers with Grade 6 Language Arts Expectations.

DECEPTION IN ADVERTISING

SUGGESTED DATABASES

Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media This link opens in a new window
Gale in Context: Middle School (formerly Research in Context) This link opens in a new window

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VLC BOOKMARK

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ADVERTIZING TECHNIQUES

A video that lists commercials advertising techniques and shows examples of each one.

Here’s McDonald’s comment on how they take photos of their products and why they differ from the actual food sold in their restaurants.

PERSUASIVE PRINT ADS

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How do I find out about media influences?
Media Smarts
Welcome to the Web site of the Media Smarts, home to one of the world's most comprehensive collection of media literacy and digital literacy resources.

K-GR. 6 ASK US/DEMANDE MOI

K-GR. 6: HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT MY TOPIC?

GET ORGANIZED

K-GR. 6: HOW DO I CREATE & CITE MY WORK

NOTEWORTHY APPS/WEBSITES

iMovie
Vimeo
Audacity (ALL AGES)
Audacity is a free downloadable software that allows you to record and edit audio. It is a great tool for practising pronunciation, and creating music.
Prezi
Prezi is a free online presentation software. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)