The Importance of Understanding the Purpose of a Message
2:39
Grades: 3 - 8
Video Description: New June 2022! Learn why figuring out the purpose for a message is an important media literacy tool.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Media-22**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as you teach media literacy skills.
- Use the video in conjunction with an activity focused on the power of advertisement. Why would it be important to try to understand the purpose of an advertisement?
For more information on social media and media literacy, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Media Literacy in the Social Media Age–Elementary School Program.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
