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Grades 6–8 ELA Activity Set 8: Analyze a Media Message and More

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Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources, designed for at-home learning. Keep checking back for new resources posted each week!

Resource 1: Share What You Know—How-To Video

What is something you've been learning or practicing while staying at home these past few months? Share what you know by creating a how-to video that teaches others about your special skill.

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Resource 2: Analyze a Media Message

Ads, video games, movies, YouTube channels, memes, news reports—media messages surround us. In this activity, you will learn how to think critically about any media message you encounter.

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Resource 3: Journaling with Summer Writing Prompts

With shelter-in-place orders and social distancing still in effect across the nation, summer vacation is likely to look different this year. What are you thinking about as you transition from schooling at home to summer time?

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