Title: Exploring Media Literacies in a Zoom Meeting

Subject: Media Literacies

Grade Level: Elementary (4th or 5th grade)

Time Frame: 1-hour Zoom session

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define media literacy and understand its importance.

2. Identify different types of media and their purposes.

3. Recognize and evaluate media messages critically.

4. Demonstrate responsible and ethical media consumption behaviors.

Materials:

1. Zoom meeting platform

2. PowerPoint presentation or visual aids (for screen sharing)

3. Whiteboard and markers (optional)

4. Printed media examples (e.g., advertisements, book covers) (optional)

5. Handouts or worksheets for activities (shared via Zoom's file-sharing feature)

Procedure:

I. Introduction (5 minutes)

A. Welcome the students to the Zoom meeting and introduce the topic of media literacies.

B. Engage students by asking them to share their favorite forms of media (e.g., books, movies, TV
shows, websites).

II. Media Literacy and Its Importance (10 minutes)

A. Share your screen and present a PowerPoint slide defining media literacy in kid-friendly
language.
 B. Discuss the importance of media literacy in understanding and critically analyzing the messages
presented in media.

C. Facilitate a short discussion about why it is important to be aware of the purpose and influence
of media.

III. Types of Media (15 minutes)

A. Share your screen and present a PowerPoint slide illustrating different types of media (e.g.,
books, newspapers, magazines, television, internet).

B. Discuss each type of media, its purpose, and examples within that category.

C. Encourage students to share their favorite examples of each type of media.

IV. Analyzing Media Messages (20 minutes)

A. Share your screen and present media examples (e.g., advertisements, book covers, screenshots)
on the screen or through screen sharing.

B. Guide students in analyzing the examples by asking questions such as:

1. What is the main message or purpose of this media?

2. Who is the target audience?

3. What persuasive techniques are used (e.g., visuals, language)?

C. Encourage students to share their observations and interpretations in the Zoom chat or through
verbal responses.

V. Media Literacy Skills (15 minutes)

A. Discuss essential media literacy skills such as:

1. Identifying bias and stereotypes in media.

2. Recognizing the difference between facts and opinions.

3. Evaluating the credibility and reliability of sources.

B. Provide real-life examples and scenarios for students to practice these skills.

C. Engage students in a class discussion, sharing their responses and insights.

VI. Responsible Media Consumption (10 minutes)

A. Discuss the importance of responsible media consumption behaviors, such as:

1. Seeking a variety of perspectives.

2. Fact-checking and verifying information.

 3. Being mindful of one's emotions and reactions to media.

B. Brainstorm a list of responsible media consumption guidelines as a class.

C. Summarize the guidelines and reinforce the importance of ethical media use.

VII. Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

A. Recap the main concepts covered during the lesson, including media literacy, types of media,
analyzing media messages, and responsible media consumption.

B. Ask students to reflect on one thing they learned or found interesting during the lesson.

C. Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to apply their media literacy skills
in their everyday lives.

Note: The lesson plan can be adapted and modified based on the specific needs and interests