How was it made?

Let’s explore the following episode of Wolf Joe entitled “Making Tracks” to think about how it was made.

Answer the following questions:

• What type of media is this?
• What is the purpose of this media?
• Who is the intended audience for Wolf Joe? How do you know this?
• Do you know anyone who likes Wolf Joe? Why do they like it?
• Do you like Wolf Joe? Why or why not?
• Do you know any adults who like Wolf Joe? Why or why not?

Exploring media purposes

There are many different purposes for the media. For example, a news broadcast provides information about weather, traffic, and news. A cartoon provides entertainment. A board game provides entertainment.

Different types of media will appeal to different audiences. For example, a news broadcast would appeal to adults as it provides information. A cartoon would appeal more to children as it there are often fun objects, music, sound effects, and fun characters. A board game, depending on how difficult it is, could appeal to both children and/or adults as its purpose is entertainment.

Task 1: Why do you like your favourite book?

Choose one of your favourite books or audio books. Think about why you like this book.

Complete the chart My Favourite Book in your notebook or use the following fillable and printable document to record your ideas. You can also complete this task using another method of your choice.

Consider the following questions to help you gather ideas about your book.

Task 2: Exploring different types of media texts

Explore (or play) three different types of media texts. Consider the following options:

1. A news broadcast
2. A cartoon
3. A board game

After you’ve explored the different types of media texts, think about the following questions:

• How would each audience respond to the different media texts?
• What is the purpose of each of these media texts?

Task 3: Examining advertisements

Examine a variety of advertisements from different magazines and answer the following questions:

• What is the purpose of each advertisement?
• Who is the intended audience for each advertisement?
• What are the features of each advertisement? How does it capture the audience's attention?

Creating a news broadcast or podcast!

Create a news broadcast or podcast! Pick a topic that you would like to share information on. For example, you could create a news broadcast for the weather, for news happening in your neighbourhood or community, or to provide information to people about a specific topic.

While you’re designing your newscast, consider the following questions:

• What is the purpose of your news broadcast? How will you convey that purpose to your audience?
• Who is your intended audience? How will they know they are your audience?

You may wish to record your news broadcast using audio, video, on your computer or you can write it out. Once complete, share with a partner, if possible.

Review your learning

Take a moment to review your learning. Reflect on the news broadcast you have created and consider the following questions. You may record your responses using a method of your choice.

• What are two things you like the best about your broadcast? How did they help make your broadcast the best it could be?
• What is one thing you would like to change or add?
• If you were going to make another broadcast, what would do differently next time?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.