Lesson 6 of 6 · Reading Passages

Media and Messages

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We see messages everywhere: on TV, online, and in ads.

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Find what matters in the words.

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Slow down. The first answer that pops up isn't always the right one.

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We see messages everywhere: on TV, online, and in ads. Some messages try to inform us. Some try to persuade us to buy something or think a certain way. It is important to ask: Who made this? What do they want? Is this fact or opinion? Thinking about these questions helps us decide what to believe and what to ignore.

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What do some messages try to do?

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What should we ask about a message?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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