Unhealthy Metaphors
by Neil Andersen In Metaphors We Live By, cognitive linguist George Lakoff explains that most of our language is metaphorical. This is especially true when we are discussing abstract ideas rather [...]
What’s in a (re)name?
This is a 3-part lesson: research, discussion/presentation; and creation. Students will research the political implications of a named building, statue or highway, discuss/present their results [...]
Where are the Super Heroes of Colour?
I have often used the theme of Super Heroes to teach media literacy with junior students. It is a great tool to get students to think critically about the world in which they live. It is also a [...]
From Memphis to Missouri: Voices and Echoes
Blog post by Laurie Townshend with extension activities by Michelle Solomon The U.S. Civil Rights Movement reached a peak in the 1960’s with widespread reactions to systemic racism boiling over [...]
NFL National Anthem Protests
Late September, 2017 provided media students with a wonderful opportunity to discuss the relationships between and among politics, news, sports and the global village. Note the update at the end [...]
