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CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA

CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA. Called to Be and Relate. LEARNING GOALS: To identify the destructive messages the media transmits (about success, sexuality, relationships, love etc.) To be able to describe the ways in which Christ spread messages which encouraged life, love and friendship.

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CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA

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  1. CHRIST vs. THE MEDIA

  2. Called to Be and Relate LEARNING GOALS: • To identify the destructive messages the media transmits (about success, sexuality, relationships, love etc.) • To be able to describe the ways in which Christ spread messages which encouraged life, love and friendship.

  3. Called to Be and to Relate 4 Corners Activity #1. To be successful, is to be rich.

  4. Called to Be and to Relate 4 Corners Activity #2. To be successful, you must be the very best

  5. Called to Be and to Relate 4 Corners Activity #3. Everyone strives to be successful by making money and obtaining positions of power so that they will be known as a “somebody”

  6. Called to Be and Relate • Why do we have such different opinions of what it means to be successful? • Do we define success in light of Christ’s teachings? Our families? The media?

  7. Called to Be and Relate • In your table groups, select a cooperative learning group role. • Record your responses to the following questions on the chart paper provided. • Be prepared to present your work to the class.

  8. Called to Be and Relate Media Assignment!

  9. Called to Be and Relate • Prayer

  10. Called to Be and to Relate 4 Corners Activity #1. My beliefs and decisions are influenced by what I see in the media (i.e. how I treat others)

  11. Called to Be and to Relate 4 Corners Activity #2. My beliefs and decisions are more influenced by what I see in the media than by Christ’s message (i.e. how I treat others)

  12. Calling to Be and Relate • If you had a choice, would you rather: A) Eat a frozen dinner by yourself? B) Eat a feast with loved ones?

  13. Calling to Be and Relate • If you had a choice, would you rather: A) Feel insecure and alone? B) Know and experience God’s love?

  14. Called to Be and Relate How does the media define SUCCESS?

  15. Just because you see it on TV, that doesn’t mean it’s true

  16. Called to Be and Relate Media Tactics! As we review these tactics, see if any apply to your add. • Small post-it: state the advertising tactic used to persuade consumers to pay attention to the product • Large posit-it: describe the message being communicated We are visual learners! 80% of what we learn we learn from seeing. We must always question what is and is not real! We must “guard our hearts”

  17. Called to Be and Relate Question: What message does this ad send about loving thy neighbor?

  18. Called to Be and Relate

  19. Called to Be and Relate Question: What message does this ad send about how to be strong and healthy?

  20. Called to Be and Relate Question: Does this ad empower women? Yes or no?

  21. Called to Be and Relate

  22. Called to Be and Relate Question: What message does this ad send about loving thy neighbor?

  23. Called to Be and Relate Question: Does this ad make you want to drink Pepsi? If so, why?

  24. GAME TIME!

  25. Name that tactic!

  26. Name that tactic!

  27. Name that tactic!

  28. Analyzing the Media’s Messages TASK: • In your table groups, select a cooperative learning group role. • Each group will be assigned one topic to explore. You are to: • Find as many images as possible related to your topic and tape them to the front of your board • Small post-it: state the advertising tactic used to persuade consumers to pay attention to the product • Large posit-it: describe the message being communicated

  29. GROUP PRESENTATIONS!(WORKSHEET)

  30. How does the media portraywomen?

  31. How does the media portraymen?

  32. How does the media portraydating relationships?

  33. How does the media portrayfamily relationships?

  34. How does the media portrayGod?

  35. Called to Be and Relate Homework: Journal Reflection!

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