How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
From: Making the PYP Happen, p. 12
Unit Overview
Central Idea: The media is all-pervasive with the power to inform and influence society and individuals.
Key Concepts: Function, perspective
Related Concepts: Influence, power
Lines of Inquiry:
- Persuasive tools and techniques used in the media(function)
- Perspective and bias in the media (perspective)
- How people are influenced by the media (influence & power)
Learning Engagements and Resources
Logo Quiz – How many do you know?
Persuasive Strategies
Click on the images to play the slide show and see the different strategies we may use to persuade.
Pathos, Ethos & Logos ~ Effective Persuasive Techniques
Communicating Ideas - An interactive site from LearnAlberta.ca. Discover the features of a poster, newspaper article and comics and then make your own online. (Note: Linked to the Home Learning Grid from Jan. 21-Feb. 4)
Just for fun…commercials we have viewed
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