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Lesson Topic: Media Manipulation

Learning Objectives:

by the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Understand the concept of media manipulation and its impact on society.

Identify common techniques used in media manipulation.

Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate media messages.
Apply strategies to resist and counter media manipulation.

Learning Outcomes (Understand, Know, Do):

Understand:

a. The meaning and implications of media manipulation.

b. The impact of media manipulation on public opinion and democracy.
c. The role of media literacy in countering media manipulation.

Know:

a. Different techniques employed in media manipulation, such as misinformation, propaganda, and
selective reporting.

b. Examples of historical and contemporary instances of media manipulation.
c. Strategies for evaluating and critically analyzing media messages.

Do:

a. Identify and analyze instances of media manipulation in real-world scenarios.

b. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate media content for bias and manipulation.

c. Develop strategies to resist and counter media manipulation.

Lesson Procedure/Steps:
Pre-class Activity (Flipped Classroom Approach): Assign students pre-class readings or videos on
media manipulation, including examples and techniques used. Encourage them to take notes and
come prepared to discuss and share their findings in the class.

Introduction and Discussion (20 minutes): a. Begin the class by facilitating a discussion on the pre-
class readings/videos, asking students to share key concepts and examples they encountered. b.
Engage students in a conversation about the impact of media manipulation on society and the
importance of media literacy in recognizing and countering it.
Techniques of Media Manipulation (20 minutes): a. Present a summary of common techniques
employed in media manipulation, such as misinformation, propaganda, emotional appeal, and
selective reporting. b. Provide examples of each technique, drawing from historical and contemporary
events. c. Encourage students to share their own observations or examples they have encountered.

Case Studies and Analysis (25 minutes): a. Divide students into small groups and assign each group a
different case study of media manipulation. b. In their groups, students analyze and discuss the case

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