Standard: 6.SL.2 – Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
Grade level: Grade 6
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Speaking & Listening
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on helping students interpret and analyze information presented in various media formats. It is crucial for developing critical thinking and media literacy skills, which are essential in our information-rich society. Students should have foundational skills in summarizing information and identifying main ideas and supporting details. They should also be familiar with different types of media formats.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to critically evaluate and synthesize information from diverse media formats, which will prepare them for more complex analytical tasks in future grades.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that all media formats convey information in the same way. This is incorrect because each format has unique elements that influence how information is presented and interpreted.
Intervention 1
Use a variety of media examples and guide students to identify and discuss the unique elements and strengths of each format.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that all information presented in media is equally reliable. This is incorrect because different sources may have varying levels of credibility and potential biases.
Intervention 2
Teach students to critically evaluate the credibility of sources and identify biases by comparing multiple sources of information on the same topic.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of different media formats and how to extract information from them. They should also be able to summarize information and recognize main ideas and supporting details.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate sources of information, understand bias and perspective, and synthesize information from multiple sources to form a coherent understanding of a topic.
Instructional Activities
- Analyze a news report and discuss its main points and supporting details.
- Interpret data from a graph and explain its relevance to a topic under study.
- Watch an oral presentation and summarize the key information presented.
- Evaluate a multimedia presentation and discuss how different elements contribute to the overall message.
- Discuss a documentary and analyze its perspective and reliability.
- Interpret social media posts and discuss their impact on public opinion.
- Evaluate advertisements and identify persuasive techniques used.
- Analyze an infographic and explain how it presents information visually.
