Outcome Chart - Ontario - Language 6

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario, Grade 6 Language curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Understanding Media Texts

By the end of Grade 6, students will:

  • explain how a variety of media texts address their intended purpose and audience
  • interpret media texts, using overt and implied messages as evidence for their interpretations
  • evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation and treatment of ideas, information, themes, opinions, issues, and/or experiences in media texts
  • explain why different audiences might have different responses to media texts
  • identify whose point of view is presented in a media text, identify missing or alternative points of view, and, where appropriate, determine whether the chosen view achieves a particular goal
  • identify who produces various media texts, the reason for their production, how they are produced, and how they are funded

MediaSmarts Resources

Advertising

Alcohol

Body Image

Gender Portrayal

Privacy

Sports

Stereotyping

Television

Tobacco

Internet

Educational Games

Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource)

Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques

By the end of Grade 6, students will:

  • describe in detail the main elements of some media forms
  • identify the conventions and techniques used in some familiar media forms and explain how they help convey meaning and influence or engage the audience

MediaSmarts Resources

Creating Media Texts

By the end of Grade 6, students will:

  • describe in specific detail the topic, purpose, and audience for media texts they plan to create, and identify challenges they may face in achieving their purpose
  • identify an appropriate form to suit the specific purpose and audience for a media text they plan to create, and explain why it is an appropriate choice
  • identify conventions and techniques appropriate to the form chosen for a media text they plan to create, and explain how they will use the conventions and techniques to help communicate their message
  • produce a variety of media texts for specific purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques

MediaSmarts Resources

Reflecting on Media Literacy Skills and Strategies

By the end of Grade 6, students will:

  • identify what strategies they found most helpful in making sense of and creating media texts, and explain how these and other strategies can help them improve as media viewers/listeners/producers
  • explain how their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing help them to make sense of and produce media texts

MediaSmarts Resources