Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 7.C.4

Analyze media messages and their techniques.

What students need to be able to do

  • Explain persuasive/informative techniques used in media to sway the audience.
  • Analyze media messages for facts, opinions, persuasive messages, word choice, and viewpoint.
  • Compare and contrast the effectiveness of techniques in auditory, visual, and written media messages.