Media Stamped is a docu-style series that aims to enhance media literacy for kids and parents through engaging, critical discussions about today’s complex media landscape.

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WHAT’S IN A FRAME?

Would you rather hang out with a Citizen or a Suspect? Research shows words have the power to completely change your opinion about a person, a news story, or even an entire concept! Learn to spot hero and villain frames, re-write tricky news headlines, and how zombies can help you figure out what really happened. This episode will help you stop words from manipulating your opinions - so you can find the facts! 

WHAT WE LEARNED

In today’s episode, we learned that we don’t always see the big picture, and what we don’t see could negatively or positively affect our perspective toward an issue or a person. What we don’t see and hear is as powerful as what we do see and hear.

NOTABLE VOCAB
Loaded Words
Frame
Dehumanizing
Euohemism
Active Voice
Passive Voice

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Create a Comic Strip

Think of a problem. Use Canva to create a comic strip that gets to heart of it and demonstrate perspective on it with dehumanizing language and illustrations.

Canva
Write a Short Story

Use the image of the apartment building to create a short story about one of the apartments.

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Find Loaded Words

Review the examples of popular advertising slogans, then evaluate by creating two columns on a sheet of paper labeled "Loaded Words" and "Beneficiary."

View Slogans
Listen and Discuss Interview

Listen to an interview with author/illustrator Art Spiegelman and discuss using the guide.

Download Guide
Active vs Passive Language

Demonstrate your understanding of active vs. passive language by rewriting the sentences on the exercise

Complete Exercise
Take the Media Smart Challenge

Ready to become media smart with the young people in your life? Join our 4-day challenge to learn how to navigate the digital world.

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What is Media Stamped?

A docu-style series that aims to enhance media literacy for kids and parents through engaging, critical discussions about today’s complex media landscape.

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