STANDARD 3.5 (VIEWING AND MEDIA LITERACY) Grade Four
Strands with Cumulative Progress IndicatorsA. Constructing Meaning
- Interpret information found in pictorial graphs, map keys, and icons on a computer screen.
- Respond to and evaluate the use of illustrations to support text.
- Use graphs, charts, and diagrams to report data.
- Distinguish between factual and fictional visual representations.
- Identify the central theme in a movie, film, or illustration.
- Identify the target audience for a particular program, story, or advertisement.
- Demonstrate an awareness of different media forms and how they contribute to communication.
B. Visual and Verbal Messages
- Understand that creators of both print media and electronic media have a purpose and target audience for their work.
- Explore and interpret various messages found in advertisements and other texts.
- Discuss the emotional impact of photos and how they aid understanding.
- Compare and contrast media sources, such as film and book versions of a story.
C. Living with Media
- Express preferences for media choices.
