READING MEDIA AND INFORMATION TEXTS

KEY TOPICS ◾ Examining codes and conventions in information texts ◾ Analysing meaning: – symbols and visual language ◾ Exploring media languages – photo and video collages LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this unit, teachers will be able to: ◾ Identify codes and conventions used to convey meaning in a variety of media and information texts ◾ Identify signs and symbols used for a variety of purposes in local and global communities