Claims and Imagery

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a media literacy exercise that prompts students to select a piece of media and dissect it through a series of probing questions. It asks students to identify and reflect upon the claims made by the media, any imagery used and its implications, what aspects of the media are most attention-grabbing, the target audience, the media’s purpose, and its personal impact on the student. This format guides the student to think critically about both the content and the construction of the media piece.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to approach media with a critical eye, encouraging them to question and analyze the information presented to them. It aims to foster media literacy by having students differentiate between different elements of media, such as content, intent, and audience. Through this analysis, students learn to recognize persuasive techniques and to assess how media content may influence them personally. The exercise also helps students understand the targeted nature of media messages and the strategic use of imagery and rhetoric to capture attention and convey specific messages.