Middle Level Communication Arts/Literature (Grades 5–8) Subtest 1

Subarea 1. Media Literacy

0001

Apply knowledge of strategies for critically analyzing various types of print, digital, and multimodal media.

evaluating mass media (e.g., film, television, radio, video, advertisements, social media) with regard to quality of production, accuracy of information, presence of bias, presence of stereotypes, and target audience
analyzing the purpose of information presented in electronic, print, and mass media and in diverse formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluating the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation
analyzing the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats, including how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue
analyzing messages and points of view conveyed in various media (e.g., advertising, news programs, Web sites, video games, blogs, documentaries)
analyzing how design elements of visual images (e.g., symbols, shapes, color, composition, perspective, style, content) are used to emphasize or reinforce particular messages, meanings, and themes
analyzing how visual images are used to change viewers' behavior and influence public opinion

0002

Apply knowledge of strategies for using various types of print, digital, and multimodal media.

demonstrating knowledge of how to integrate multimedia and visual displays into a presentation to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest
demonstrating knowledge of how to create an individual or collaborative multimedia work for a specific purpose (e.g., to create knowledge, share experiences, persuade, entertain) and a specific audience, including how to select effective media and media combinations (e.g., slides, animation, video)
demonstrating knowledge of how to organize, develop, and produce effective media presentations (e.g., mapping, storyboarding, scripting, designing graphics)
demonstrating understanding of copyright, attribution, principles of fair use, open source media, and source citation
demonstrating knowledge of ethical standards and safe practices in social and personal media communications