Your Anthem

This session gives participants space to practice media literacy deeper by exploring song lyrics. The session begins with the five core concepts of media literacy and the corresponding five key questions of media literacy. If you or your young people are interested in continuing to explore media literacy or exploring media literacy in the context of social media, explore the resources below.

• Digital Citizenship Curriculum: “Common Sense’s Digital Citizenship Curriculum addresses critical issues facing children in a fast-changing world of media and technology. The innovative lessons teach students to think critically and develop the habits of mind to navigate digital dilemmas in their everyday lives. It was created in collaboration with Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, guided by research with thousands of educators and parents.”

• Media Literacy: ACT for Youth Center of Excellence’s Media Literacy was created in collaboration with Cornell University, University of Rochester, and New York State Center for School Safety. This resource explores the definition, importance, and benefits of media literacy. It includes the five core concepts with more exploratory talking points that could guide your facilitation. The article also concludes with other resources on media literacy such as the Women’s Media Center and the National Association for Media Literacy Education.