Stories around the World in Film

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 06.01.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Objectives and Standards
  3. Background Information
  4. Unit Breakdown
  5. Sample Lesson Plans
  6. Florida State Standards
  7. Resources
  8. Notes

Cultural Literacy through Media: Breaking Down Stereotypes by Building Up Knowledge

Erin Blazek Ellis

Published September 2006

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Florida State Standards

E1b: Students read and comprehend several books about one issue or theme.

E1c: Students read and comprehend informational material and make connections, inferences, summaries, and extensions of material.

E2b: Students produce a response to literature that supports a judgment through references to the text/media.

E3b: Students participate in group meetings and offer support, opinions, comments, and questions.

E3d: Students make informed decisions about media productions based on personal evaluation of the role of the media, the use of media as entertainment and information, and the extent to which the media influences viewers.

E4a: Students proofread their own writing and that of their peers.

E4b: Students revise their own writing and that of their peers.

E5a: Students respond to a variety of texts using interpretive, critical and evaluative processes. This includes examining themes, literary elements, point of view, characters' motivations, and literary devices. It also includes identifying stereotypical characters in contrast to fully developed characters.

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