University of the East

Elementary and Secondary Laboratory School

Senior High School

LEARNING PLAN

Professor: Naomi J. Socrates Subject: Media and Information Literacy

PERIOD First Semester SY 2017-2018

THEMATIC FOCUS Media and Information Literacy

KEY CONCEPTS/ LESSON 7: Opportunities, Challenges Problems and Issues

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCI

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. Who will be at risk if the power of media and information is abused
and misused?
2. Why do people abuse the power of media and information?
3. How can we prevent the abuse and misuse of media and information?
4. What opportunities can be gained if people use media and information
properly?

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the period, the student will:
VALUE FOCUS a. promote the responsible use of media in this generation
b. recognize the worth of media in our economy, education, society and
politics

CONTENT FOCUS a. Understand the influence and power of media in the world
b. Know the threats and risks from the abuse and misuse of media and
information

PERFORMANCE FOCUS a. Learn how to write an article objectively

b. Learn how to use media artistically to convey your message

MATERIALS/ Textbook (Media and Information Literacy) by Christine Marie Magpile

EQUIPMENT
UNLOCKING: Exploration/Motivation/Opening Approx. 60 mins.

1. Group the students into five. Let them imagine that they are inside a
court.
PROCEDURE 2. Ask them to make a very short skit about a.) a journalist who wrote
something bad about a government official b.) a TV host who gave a
false statement damaging a guest’s reputation c.) a commercial that
promotes violence and use of prohibited drugs d.) a person who
violently shouts while the hearing is ongoing e.) a person who
produces pirated CDs and DVDs of movies

UNPACKING: Explanation/Discussion/Processing Approx. 60 mins

 1. Discuss the different cases of libel, slander, anti-obscenity law,
sedition, contempt of court and piracy.
2. Explain the abuse and misuse of media and information
3. Discuss the influence of media in our economy, education, society and
politics

UPGRADING: Expansion/Practice/Application Approx. 120 mins.

1. Let them write an objective and detailed review about a popular food
product to inform the public about it. The given situation is, the
students are food critic who manages a weekly column in a leading
magazine. The head of the Family Council in your community
approached them to write a honest review about that popular
product.
PROCEDURE
UNIFYING: Evaluation/Synthesis/Assignment Approx.60 mins.

1. With the same group of five, let them create an informative jingle that
highlights the agricultural products of our country to boost our
economy.
2. Answer page 103-104

COACHING INPUTS (MENTOR’s FEEDBACK)

Best Features of the Plan Items for Consideration/Enhancement

TEACHER’s REFLECTION/INSIGHTS/OTHER PLANS

Reference:
Media and Information Literacy by Christine Marie Magpile