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Media Influence and Its Impact

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David Cutler

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Media Influence and Its Impact

Understand media's influence on behavior

This lesson explores how media shapes perceptions and influences behaviors. Students will analyze different types of media and discuss their effects on personal and societal levels. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking skills and awareness of media's role in shaping opinions and behaviors, which is crucial in today's media-saturated world.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand media's influence on behavior

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Media Analysis, and Reflection Activity Sheet

Step 1

Introduction to Media Influence

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what media is and its various forms (e.g., social media, news, advertisements).
  • Ask students to share examples of media they interact with daily.

Step 2

Media Analysis Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Worksheet on Media Analysis'.
  • Have students work in pairs to analyze different media types (e.g., a news article, a social media post, an advertisement).
  • Encourage them to consider the message, target audience, and potential impact on behavior.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their findings from the media analysis activity.
  • Discuss how media can influence personal and societal behaviors.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Reflection Activity Sheet'.
  • Ask students to reflect on how media has influenced their own perceptions and behaviors.
  • Encourage them to think about ways to critically evaluate media in the future.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of being critical consumers of media.
  • Encourage students to continue observing media influence in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Media Influence

A set of questions to guide a class discussion on how media influences perceptions and behaviors.

How does media influence our perceptions of reality?

Discuss examples of media shaping public opinion or altering perceptions of events.







Can you think of a time when media influenced your behavior or decision-making?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and consider both positive and negative influences.







What are some strategies to critically evaluate media messages?

Discuss techniques such as fact-checking, considering the source, and analyzing the intent behind the message.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Media Analysis

A worksheet to help students analyze different types of media and their potential impacts.

Select a piece of media (e.g., news article, social media post, advertisement) and describe its main message.

Consider what the media is trying to communicate.







Who is the target audience for this media?

Think about who the media is intended to reach.







What impact might this media have on its audience?

Consider both immediate and long-term effects on behavior and perception.







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Worksheet

Reflection Activity Sheet

A reflection activity for students to consider how media has influenced their own perceptions and behaviors.

Reflect on a time when media influenced your perception of an event or issue.

Think about how your views were shaped by media coverage.







How can you become a more critical consumer of media?

Consider strategies for evaluating media messages and sources.







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