Introduction

Hello students!
As you know, we have just finished our thematic unit dealing with media. I would like each one of you to respond to the four responses that are posted on the blog site. Be specific and clear on what you are trying to say. What you have to say is important.

Response # 5

On a scale from 1-10, what grade would you give this overall thematic unit? 1 being the worst and 10 being the best.
What suggestions would you make to have this unit be more worthwhile and/or what do you still not grasp.
Out of all the lessons throughout this unit, what was your favorite and why?

Response # 4

Reflect back to the lesson about your culture and the collages you did. Do you think that your culture is expressed accurately in the media? Why or Why not?

Response # 3

Which do you see more, themes about sports and celebrities or what is going on today with the war and our soldiers? What do you think this says about the media?

Response # 2

Out of the four news stations that were looked at in one of our lessons, which one of them had the most factural information along with the least commercials. Why do you think these news channels have become more popular than others?

Response # 1

Based on your projects, do you think that the media that you studied is a good source of news? Why or why not?