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Beyond Vietnam: Dr. King Opposes the War

Students analyze a webpage for messages about Dr. Martin Luther King's opposition to the Vietnam War and about historical context and producer intent in media messages .This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Peace is the Way”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


U.S. History Textbooks Messages About Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Students analyze excerpts from two U.S, history textbooks for messages about President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan and about author's point of view in media messages . This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “For Peace or Against Oppression?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


World War 2 Student Peace Posters

Students analyze 6 World War 2 era student peace posters for messages about war making, visual symbols and wartime propaganda. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “For Peace or Against Oppression?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act" & "Investigate Everything" Book Covers

Students analyze 2 book covers for messages about civilian dissent and government repression during wartime and about editorial design choices in 21st century book covers. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Peace or Liberty?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Literature
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"Great Sea Victory For America" or "Awful Slaughter": Dueling Front Pages

Students analyze 2 editorial cartoons for messages about a U.S. naval assault in the the Philippine American War and about point of view in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
News - Print
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


The Great Treaty Between Delaware Indian Chief Tammany and Quaker William Penn

Students analyze a wampum belt and a frieze for messages about the treaty between Chief Tammany and William Penn and about purpose and discerning media forms. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Informational Text
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Shared Legacy: Gandhi, King & Obama

Students analyze a poster for messages about Barack Obama, the historical legacy of peacemaking and about purpose and sponsorship of media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf
Sox Sperry


Dolores Huerta & the United Farmworkers

Students analyze a poster and a street mural for messages about Dolores Huerta, the United Farmworkers and about the use of symbols in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"True Leaders Work For Peace" Poster

Students analyze a poster for messages about Martin Luther King, boycotts and about historical context for media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"Boycott Leader Gives Human Relations Talks" Front Page

Students analyze a newspaper front page for messages about Martin Luther King, boycotts and about target audience for media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker and Peacemaker

Students analyze a calendar cover and a painting for messages about Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker movement and about discerning media forms. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Henry David Thoreau and Civil Disobedience

Students analyze a book cover and a poster for messages about Henry David Thoreau, civil disobedience and about editorial choices in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration, Poster
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Peacemaking & the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

Students analyze a book illustration and a wampum belt for messages about historic peacemaking within the Haudennosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy and about values and symbols in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Working For Peace Working for Justice”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Illustration
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Passenger Pigeon Memorial Webpage

Students analyze a webpage for messages about the last passenger pigeon and about benefit and harm in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Endangered Species." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Christine Jorgensen: 1970 Film Poster & 2010 Webpage

Students analyze a 1970 film poster and a 2010 webpage for messages about early transgender choice and about what makes media messages sensational or sympathetic. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Out and Affirmed." 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
Poster, Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Bisexual Resource Center Webpage

Students analyze a web page for messages about bisexuality and about the use of visual symbols to convey identity. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Out and Affirmed." 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
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


GLAAD: Latino/a Community Webpage

Students analyze a web page for messages about gay affirmative messaging and about word choice in editorial decisions. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Out and Affirmed." 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
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Gay Marriage Webpages

Students analyze two 2010 web pages for messages about gay marriage and about how different people interpret media messages differently. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Out and Affirmed." 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
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


"Meet The New Americans" Webpage

Students analyze a 2010 webpage for messages about why people emigrate to the U.S. and about the purpose and funding of websites. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “The Law of Immigration." 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
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry


Native American Buffalo Recovery Webpage

Students analyze a webpage for messages about buffalo recovery efforts by Native Americans and about values in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Endangered Species." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.

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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy


Middle School, High School, College

Under 15 Minutes

TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Webpage
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry