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Why Vote?
In this media literacy activity students analyze videos for messages about why voting is important.
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US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, ACTIVITY PLAN, TEACHER GUIDE
Web Video, Animated Film, News - Video, Web Video
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry
Wind Farm Site Selection: A Community Debates the Issues
This is a media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students analyze two op-eds for perspectives on siting local wind farms.
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Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
ACTIVITY PLAN, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Opinion, Informational Text, News - Print
Pdf
Laurie VanVleet & Sox Sperry
Women’s Suffrage: Why the Women’s Vote Was Important Then and Is Now
In this media literacy activity students analyze primary and secondary texts from the 19th to the 21st century for messages about the arguments in favor of women voting.
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US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, ACTIVITY PLAN
Editorial Opinion, Illustration, Informational Text, Literature, Magazine, Speech
Pdf
Sox Sperry
Woman Suffrage in Wyoming Territory
Students analyze the front page of a newspaper for messages about Wyoming women becoming the first women to have the right to vote and about editorial choices to highlight women's suffrage. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Hear Our Voices”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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US History
High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
News - Print
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
2004 Spin/Counter-Spin: Speeches, Articles, Ads & Websites
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing speeches, articles, ads and website post about the 2004 Bush Kerry campaigns for messages about political campaign spin and target audience.
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This lesson is part of a "kit" or collection of media decoding lessons on a particular topic. You can explore that kit using the link below:
Playlist: English Language ArtsUnit: 2000-2008 Targeting the Spin
Kit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Individual, Pair, Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, STUDENT WORKSHEET
Informational Text, News - Print, Speech, Television Commercial
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 News Photo of Handmade Signs
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a news photo of handmade citizen signs following the disputed lection results for messages about the disputed election and citizen expression.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
News - Print, Photograph
Pdf, Ppt
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Newsweek Sidebar "Faith is Busting Out All Over"
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a magazine sidebar about expressions of faith among primary candidates for messages about candidate appeals and religious faith.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Psychology, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text
Pdf, Ppt
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Where is the Salsa? Article
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a magazine article about candidate appeals to Latino voters for messages about target audience and race.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT
Informational Text, Photograph
Pdf, Ppt
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Election Campaign Websites
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing the websites of Gore, Bush and Nader for messages about issues, candidate imagery and voter appeals.
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Playlist: Economics & Social JusticeUnit: 2000-2008 Targeting the Spin
Kit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, POWERPOINT
Chart/graph, Informational Text, Webpage
Pdf, Ppt
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Convention Entrances
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing the convention entrances of each candidate to receive their party's nomination for messages about candidate imagery and voter appeals.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, TEACHER GUIDE
Television Program
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Newsweek Cover, "The Winner Is..."
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a Newsweek cover following the disputed election results for messages about partisanship in media coverage and the disputed election.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Gore and Bush Intro to Saturday Night Live
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing clips from Saturday Night Live appearances by George W Bush and Al Gore for messages about reaching voters and candidate imagery.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Psychology, Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Television Program
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Saturday Night Live Debate Skit
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing clips from a Saturday Night Live skit about a 2000 debate between George W Bush and Al Gore for messages about candidate images and satire.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Gore-Bush 1st Debate
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing clips from a 2000 debate between George W Bush and Al Gore for messages about economic issues and target audience.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Speech, Television Program
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1992 Campaigns & Elections Magazine Cover
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a 1992 magazine cover about media campaigns for messages about reaching voters.
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Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Consumer Education, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1992 Time Cover, Clinton
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a 1992 magazine cover about the Clinton campaign for messages about attack and media bias.
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Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Psychology, Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Opinion, Photograph
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1992 Bush & Clinton's Arkansas Commercials
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing commercials from the 1992 Bush and Clinton campaign for messages about economics and attack.
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Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Commercial Arts/Advertising, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Individual, Pair, Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT WORKSHEET, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Television Commercial
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1992 Bush What am I Fighting For Commercial
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a commercial from the 1992 Bush campaign for messages about economics and foreign policy.
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Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Commercial Arts/Advertising, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Television Commercial
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1992 Clinton Journey Commercial
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a commercial from the 1992 Clinton campaign for messages about image construction and target audience.
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This lesson is part of a "kit" or collection of media decoding lessons on a particular topic. You can explore that kit using the link below:
Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Commercial Arts/Advertising, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
VIDEO, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Television Commercial
Mp4, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1988 Dukakis Tank Ride Photo & Bush Dukakis Tank Ride Commercial
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a photograph from the 1988 Dukakis campaign and a commercial from the Bush campaign for messages about image construction and national security.
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This lesson is part of a "kit" or collection of media decoding lessons on a particular topic. You can explore that kit using the link below:
Unit: 1984-1992 Mass Marketing the ImageKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Psychology, Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, VIDEO
Photograph, Television Commercial
Pdf, Mp4
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry