What is Literacy?

The word "literacy" usually describes the

ability to read and write. Reading literacy and
media literacy have a lot in common. Reading
starts with recognizing letters. Pretty soon,
readers can identify words and, most
importantly, understand what those words
mean.
What is Media Literacy?

Media literacy is the ability to think

critically about what you are seeing,
reading, and hearing. It helps us to
analyze information from a variety
of viewpoints.
Importance of media literacy
Media literacy is essential
because it helps people
understand the messages that
are being communicated to
them. With so many sources
of information today,

Media literacy can help

people identify reliable
sources and filter through the
noise to get at the truth.
 Media literacy can also be used to
learn about new ideas, cultures, and
perspectives that may not have been
previously considered.
Media literacy as Understanding media may help you
an educational do better at school or work (e.g.,
tool writing a persuasive essay).

Media literacy can also help people

decide what they want to learn more
about to fill in the gaps in
knowledge the traditional media
may have left out.
 The more aware we are of what’s
happening around us in our
communities, schools, and
Taking charge workplaces the better equipped
we’ll be to create change.
For example, we can use the
media we consume to inform
ourselves about what’s happening
in our nation and world. 
 Media literacy is a skill that has
been a part of the curriculum for
decades, but its importance is on an
Conclusion all-time high. Not only does it
allow students to analyze media in
their lives and communities
critically, but it also prepares them
for college or careers.
Thank you