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Course Details:

Grades: 10-12

Length: one semester

Prerequisites: At least 11^th grade standing or teacher recommendation for a 10^th grade student.

Course Description:

This elective course is designed for learners who enjoy reading for pleasure and discussing novels with other readers. It is structured around current popular novels of merit, and personalized to improve learner's abilities to analyze various types of media. Learners will hone research and critical thinking skills, improve their expository and argumentative writing skills, and analyze the implications of the social, economic, and/or political aspects of the texts.

Required Activities

Reading:

Suggested resources:

- Center for Media Literacy
- Media Education Foundation
- Media Literacy (Potter)
- Center for Media Education
- Children Now
- Citizens for Media Literacy
- Media Watch
- Mediascope
- National Association for Family and Community Education
- National Telemedia Council
- Parents’ Choice
- Adbusters
- Children’s Advertising Review Unit
- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
- Classification and Rating Administration
- OKTV (Alternative TV Ratings)
- TV Parental Guidelines

For site-based reading options, see the supplemental book list in the appendix.

Writing:

- At least three pieces of writing chosen from the following list:
  - - A fully developed narrative essay.
    - A fully developed essay incorporating a variety of rhetorical strategies.
    - A researched essay or project.
    - An on-demand essay in response to literature.
    - Formal literary analysis.
    - Informal responses reflecting on class texts.
- Media logs/ journals
- Produce various kinds of print, electronic, and video/audio media.

Speaking and Listening:

A variety of speech and presentation experiences.

See the appendix for the Suggested Supplemental Reading List.

Informational Texts

Graduate - Level Competency:

Informational Texts

GS.1 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of complex print and non-print informational texts – including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects, and self-selected material.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.1 The learner will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts, including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, implicitly, and ambiguously.
- Analyze the development of themes over the course of the text.
- Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings.
- Analyze and evaluate multiple interpretations of a single text.
- Analyze how style and content contribute to the impact of a text.
- Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in argumentative texts.
- Evaluate the interrelationship between history and cultural identity.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4; L/IL.1-3

Performance: R4.1-9

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

III.A.1-3, V.A.1-3,VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, III. .1-2, IV.B.1-4, VI.B.1-3, III.C1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.d, 3, 7.a-b

AK Digital Literacy

6-12. EL.4, 6-12. KC. 1-4, 6-12. GC.1-4

Writing

Graduate - Level Competency:

Writing

GS.3 Learners will write in a variety of modes, including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive, using complex reasoning, structure, and language

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.3 The learner will write in a variety of modes (including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive), and use increasingly complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Build on writing concepts developed in previous grades.
- Use self and peer editing to correct common errors in writing.
- Write arguments to support claims about substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Standards:

AKSS

W4.1-5

Cultural: CS.A.1-5 C.1-5 E.1,3-8

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.ID.3, 6-12.ID.4

AASL

I.B1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II. .1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,.II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

4.c-d

Speaking and Listening

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Speaking

GS.4 Learners will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Listening

GS.5 Learners will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and reflectively in a variety of settings and purpose.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.4 The learner will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making increasingly complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Develop an awareness of the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of media constructions and their persuasive messages.
- Understand, develop, and utilize appropriate classroom discussion and debate.

Standards:

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.1, 6-12.DC.3

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.2-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.a, 6.a,c-d

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.5,7

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.5 The learner will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and thoughtfully in a variety of settings and purposes.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to interpret the ways in which auditory media actively affects society.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.B.1-3, C.1-5, D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.A.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Research

Graduate - Level Competency:

Research

GS.6 Learners will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate self-selected and given topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information independently and collaboratively.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.6 The learner will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information in an increasingly complex manner.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Find and use appropriate and reliable sources to support ideas in writing and speaking.
- Use an appropriate format and citation guide (e.g., MLA, APA), as instructed by the teacher.

Standards:

AKSS

W.6, SL.5

AASL

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Technology

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Technological

GS.7 Learners will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology to gather, interpret, collaborate, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.7 The learner will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology (including digital media and the Internet) to gather, interpret, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Understand the uses and limitations of search engines.
- Use library and professional databases with teacher guidance.
- Make choices from a limited range about technology platforms, and use the appropriate tools (e.g., an app or program) to present material.
- Select technology from a curated list to demonstrate learning and present material.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, and 7, RL.7

SL.3 and 5, L.5

ISTE

1.d, 3, 4, 5.c, 6

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.4, 6-12.KC.1-4, 6-12.ID.1-4, 6-12.CT.3, 6-12.CC.1-4

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III. .1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

Media Literacy

Graduate - Level Competency:

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.8 The learner will engage in critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating an increasingly complex variety of media. (The term “media” refers to all electronic or digital means and print or artistic visuals used to transmit messages.)

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Understand the uses and limitation of search engines.
- Use library and professional databases, with teacher guidance.
- Make choices from a limited range about technology platforms, and use appropriate tools (e.g., an app or program) to present material.
- Select technology from a curated list to demonstrate learning and present material.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, 7, RL.7 SL.3, 5 L.5

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c5

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