This resource was developed prior to the curriculum redesign in 2015. While it does not align with current learning standards, it may have value as a content source. Teachers may need to make adjustments to ensure accurate alignment with current curriculum: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum.

Special Interest Module: Media Messages, Grade 04, version 02 (Print)

We live in an age of information. Radio, television, newspaper, and magazine messages are everywhere. This module is intended to help the student in developing a critical approach to what he or she reads, hears, and sees. It looks at how newspapers, radio, and television began, a behind-the-scenes look at how they work, and different ways in which they can influence thinking.

Some of the learning resources may be unavailable or no longer stocked due to no/low sales.
Pad of Unlined Bond (available from drug stores, department stores, etc.)

There are three videos referred to in this module. They are unavailable but may be found online or in libraries:
The Bionic Bunny Show by Great Plains National Television & WNED-TV (can be viewed by vimeo.com)
A Budding Reporter by Carousel Films & WCAU-TV
Buy Me That! A Kid’s Survival Guide to TV Advertising by Films Inc. Video (Note: there is a sequel)


Product Code Quantity Price
Media Messages Special Interest Module, Grade 04, version 02 (JSI0104) ** 7540001196 $41.55EA
We live in an age of information. Radio, television, newspaper, and magazine messages are everywhere. This module is intended to help the student in developing a critical approach to what he or she reads, hears, and sees. It looks at how newspapers, radio, and television began, a behind-the-scenes look at how they work, and different ways in which they can influence thinking. **This is a Print-on-Demand product, it is non-returnable.

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