SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SHS-ICT211
(Media and Information Literacy)

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Assignment #3

MODULE 2 – SUBTOPIC 2
(Media and Information Sources and Languages)

Name: Shan M. De Guzman

Section: SME 1201 – C
Subject Teacher: Sir Nigel Tibayan

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INSTRUCTION: Read and understand the provided scenario, then complete the table. Make your
explanation clear and concise (avoid lengthy answers). If you are to use ideas from others, give credits. Do
proper citations. Refer to the criteria for scoring. (30 points, 3 points each)
EXCELLENT GOOD NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
The answer is well thought-out and The answer is somewhat well The answer is not well thought-out
Content (Supporting
2 is backed up by sound and credible 1 thought-out and is backed up by 0 and is not backed up by sound and
details)
supporting details supporting details credible supporting details
All sentences are well-constructed The sentences are poorly
Correctness of Grammar 1 0
and have little to no error. constructed.

Scenario: A local government official was charged of graft and corruption and was suspended from his office. The
government official announced that the charges were all fabricated and that he will not step down from his office. A
large group of supporters are present to protest. They barricaded the building where the official has once taken
office. A struggle seems to start breaking out between the protesters and the police.
(Reference: The Commission on Higher Education. (2016). Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide for Senior High School. EC-TEC Commercial)

QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Predict how this event will be covered by: (3 points each)
Print media’s will write quick and precise information about the local government official
print media and about the situation of supporters present in the protest. Print media’s responsibility is
to publish news on the go for the citizens.
Broadcasting media is sometimes biased. But, they present some information that may
broadcast (television
inform about the situation of the local government official and the supporters at the
or radio) media
protest.
The Internet may be reliable or may contain some fake news and biased. Internet will
provide quick information for the netizens about the local government official and the
the Internet
supporters at the protest but, some fake news and biased opinions may absorbed by the
netizens who are unaware.
How are the presentation of facts may vary from medium to medium? (3 points each)
News in print media is presented by newspapers, newsletters, and other physically
print media printed on paper.
broadcast (television News in broadcast media is presented by newscasters and reporters through live
or radio) media broadcasting in television or radio.
News in the Internet is presented by public post, podcasts, websites, blogs, social media
the Internet and other methods of online streaming.
How are the codes and conventions vary from medium to medium? (3 points each)
Print media is specified by written codes which is printed language. The print media
print media varied by form conventions.
Broadcast media is specified by technical and symbolic codes which include the use of
broadcast (television
camerawork, editing, audio, lighting, setting, acting, and composition of visual. The
or radio) media
broadcast media is varied by genre conventions and story conventions.
The Internet is combination of symbolic, technical, and written codes. Its convention is
also the combination of form, story, and genre conventions.
the Internet

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Reflect on your analysis. Why is there a need to understand media languages? Give specific examples to explain
your point. (3 points)
Media provides accessible source of information which is transmitted to citizens by a medium and media informs,
educate, and entertain people who understands the information. Media languages importance is it portrays
information and influences people by their own point of view.

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