Make your class aware of the difference between media violence and real violence. Using prior knowledge, a video clip, and a worksheet, class members explore and discuss the unrealistic portrayal of violence in the media. Learners question the consequences of how violence is represented in the media. All materials are included except the video. You can find something relevant and current!

Concepts

critical thinking, compare and contrast, consequences, video games, violence, television, media analysis

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Additional Tags

compare and contrast, critical thinking, prior knowledge, video games, consequences, media violence, guided discussion, english language arts

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Pros

• Keeps pupils engaged with instructional variety including discussions, activities, worksheets, and video clips

Cons

• None