Join Petra and her dad as they venture into the city to learn about the powerful media messages all around us. Petra and her dad come face to face with clear and hidden messages in different media such as advertising, social media, movies, and fake news. Petra and Dad will teach you what media is, how it affects us, and how to make wise choices when using media. We are surrounded by messages (media) our entire lives-most of these are beautiful! Some inspire us to learn and grow, but some messages are empty and unhealthy. ...
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Join Petra and her dad as they venture into the city to learn about the powerful media messages all around us. Petra and her dad come face to face with clear and hidden messages in different media such as advertising, social media, movies, and fake news. Petra and Dad will teach you what media is, how it affects us, and how to make wise choices when using media. We are surrounded by messages (media) our entire lives-most of these are beautiful! Some inspire us to learn and grow, but some messages are empty and unhealthy. With Petra learn to deconstruct these compelling messages together! Helpful Features for Parents and Teachers include: - Thoughtful conversation starters - Engaging practice questions - Simple activities to enjoy Understanding messages takes practice. We can learn to deconstruct media messages so that we can SEE all their parts. As you read this book, you will see that any media can be deconstructed with simple questions. This book has lots of information. Feel free to read and talk about just a few pages at a time . Use your Power to See in the practice sections following each chapter. Remember, the questions found here do not necessarily have right or wrong answers. They are meant to encourage conversation and understanding.
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