Self-Image and the MediaSelf-Image and the Media

In what ways does the media affect a person’s self-image?

In what ways does the media affect a person’s self-image?

Media Investigation - OverviewMedia Investigation - Overview

In this project you and your partner will do the following: read an assigned article clarify vocabulary write a thesis statement stating the author’s position take notes on the important points in the article take notes on evidence presented in the article write a summary of the article create a PowerPoint presentation of information present your findings to the class

In this project you and your partner will do the following: read an assigned article clarify vocabulary write a thesis statement stating the author’s position take notes on the important points in the article take notes on evidence presented in the article write a summary of the article create a PowerPoint presentation of information present your findings to the class

Step 1: Read the articleStep 1: Read the article

To have a good understanding of the information presented in your article, you should read it over at least once on your own and again with your partner.

As you read, highlight or underline unfamiliar words.

Discuss the article with your partner to clarify meaning.

To have a good understanding of the information presented in your article, you should read it over at least once on your own and again with your partner.

As you read, highlight or underline unfamiliar words.

Discuss the article with your partner to clarify meaning.

Step 2: Clarify VocabularyStep 2: Clarify Vocabulary

Select a minimum of five words that need clarification.

On your hand-out, write the words and a definition for each one.

Select a minimum of five words that need clarification.

On your hand-out, write the words and a definition for each one.

Step 3: Write a thesis statementStep 3: Write a thesis statement

On your hand-out write a single sentence that clearly states the author’s position in the article.

This statement may change as you begin to take notes and become more familiar with the article.

On your hand-out write a single sentence that clearly states the author’s position in the article.

This statement may change as you begin to take notes and become more familiar with the article.

Step 4: Take notes on important points given in the articleStep 4: Take notes on important points given in the article Review the article and divide it into meaningful

chunks or sections. Divide the next section of your binder paper

into two columns. In the left column of your hand-out, use your

own words to take notes about important points the author is making.

Review the article and divide it into meaningful chunks or sections.

Divide the next section of your binder paper into two columns.

In the left column of your hand-out, use your own words to take notes about important points the author is making.

Step 5: Take notes on important evidence given in the articleStep 5: Take notes on important evidence given in the article In the right column, write down important

evidence -statistics, facts, anecdotes, examples, expert opinions, or interview quotations--that are presented to support the author’s position.

Be sure to use quotation marks if you use the author’s exact words to present this information.

In the right column, write down important evidence -statistics, facts, anecdotes, examples, expert opinions, or interview quotations--that are presented to support the author’s position.

Be sure to use quotation marks if you use the author’s exact words to present this information.

Step 6: Write a summaryStep 6: Write a summary On a separate piece of binder paper, use your notes to

write a summary of your article. Your summary must include the title, author’s name, and

thesis statement. Present the important points and evidence given in the

article. End with a personal response or reaction to the article. The summary should be approximately 1/3 of the length

of the original article. Use standard writing guidelines - blue or black ink, skip

lines, only write on one side of the paper, leave 1” margins on both sides.

On a separate piece of binder paper, use your notes to write a summary of your article.

Your summary must include the title, author’s name, and thesis statement.

Present the important points and evidence given in the article.

End with a personal response or reaction to the article. The summary should be approximately 1/3 of the length

of the original article. Use standard writing guidelines - blue or black ink, skip

lines, only write on one side of the paper, leave 1” margins on both sides.

Step 7: Create a PowerPoint presentationStep 7: Create a PowerPoint presentation In the computer lab, you will use your

information to create a PowerPoint presentation so that you can share what you’ve learned with the class.

I will be giving you information on how to create an effect slide show.

In the computer lab, you will use your information to create a PowerPoint presentation so that you can share what you’ve learned with the class.

I will be giving you information on how to create an effect slide show.

Step 8: Present to the classStep 8: Present to the class

Once your slideshow is created, you and your partner will need to rehearse your presentation.

Using notes, you will present your findings to the class.

Once your slideshow is created, you and your partner will need to rehearse your presentation.

Using notes, you will present your findings to the class.

GradingGrading

You will be graded on the following components of your project: Individual: Word definitions, thesis statement,

notes, and summary, class presentation Group: PowerPoint slideshow

You will be graded on the following components of your project: Individual: Word definitions, thesis statement,

notes, and summary, class presentation Group: PowerPoint slideshow