MediaInfoLit Module 1
MediaInfoLit Module 1
MediaInfoLit Module 1
Media and
Information
Literacy
Module 1: Text Information
and Media
Media and Information Literacy – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 10: Text Information and Media
First Edition, 2019
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Media and
Information
Literacy
Module 1: Text Information
and Media
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What I Need to Know
This module aims to help learners like you get well-acquainted with key
concepts of media and information and use this knowledge to communicate
effectively by using the technology in your hands. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes
the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. On a separate sheet of paper, write the letter
that corresponds to your answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT useful information regarding the use and
importance of media and information literacy?
a. It makes studying convenient for students.
b. It connects people easily.
c. It updates an individual about events, news, issues, and the like.
d. It distracts people from being productive.
2. It deals with the overall impact of media and information on individuals and
the society.
a. Media and Information Literacy
b. Media and Information Literate Individual
c. Media Legislation and Regulation
d. Media to Its Audience and Stakeholders
3. The following media and information programs improve the students’
learning environment EXCEPT.
a. Discovery Channel c. Math Tinik
b. Sine Eskwela d. O-Shopping
4. Shiela learned the benefits of eating organic food from a television program
and started eating more of it. This shows that media and information .
a. Improves a person’s lifestyle
b. Tempt people to act differently
c. May cause people to become too dependent on media and information
and forget to fact check information
d. Lead people to confusion
5. Ejhay wants to talk to his mother abroad through a video call. He may use
the following applications EXCEPT
a. Skype c. Facebook
b. Instagram d. YouTube
6. A professional wants to expand his network and manage his professional
identity. Which of the following can he use?
a. LinkedIn c. Pinterest
b. Kalibrr d. Instagram
7. Kyle Gabriele wants to update himself with what is happening around the
world. What cable channel should he watch?
a. CNN c. Movie Central
b. ANC d. Sports Channel
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8. A media and information literate individual should know how to utilize .
a. television c. social media
b. AM and FM Radio d. different media platforms
9. Janine, a STEM student in senior high school, was able to gather
information about her research on herbal medicine through a website. This
shows the impact of media and information on
a. education c. economy
b. politics d. society
10. Zyril created a social media account to fight global warming. This shows the
impact of media and information on
a. education c. economy
b. politics d. society
11. Kiesha Miel, a student, uses her spare time to sell different accessories on-
line. This helps to augment her expenses in school. This shows the
impact of media and information literacy on an individual.
a. educational c. social
b. political d. economic
12. A study claims that almost a quarter of world’s population have Facebook
accounts. People are now exposed to different cultures and practices. This
shows the impact of media and information literacy.
a. educational c. economic
b. political d. social
13. A candidate for national election used different media platforms to promote
his candidacy. This resulted in a landslide win against his opponent. This
shows the impact of media and information literacy.
a. educational c. economic
b. political d. social
14. Vernice Gabriele became more interested in the lesson because the teacher
used audio-visual materials in the discussion. This shows that media and
information literacy can be applied in ?
a. education c. economy
b. politics d. society
15.Zyra sent her pertinent documents to her fiancé through electronic mail.
This shows the impact of media and information literacy.
a. educational c. economic
b. personal d. professional
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Lesson
What catches your attention when reading a story or an article? Most people
would look at the text because of its content. While some will look at the visuals
accompanying the text if there is any. In this lesson, you will be learning how text
information can be an effective form of media and how it can be used and applied
for you to communicate effectively.
What’s In
Choose the letter that best describes the statement in each number.
What’s New
Examine the text message and answer the questions that follow.
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1. What is the tone of this text message?
2. Why do you think some Filipinos will fall victim to this type of text message?
What is It
Text Information
Text information can be writer in script using the Roman alphabet or a
different script that is appropriate to the language of the reader. Text information
or textual information can be written in the language most appropriate to the
reader. For example, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean textbooks are using their own
language.
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also connected to scholarly works, such as general reference materials or a
textbooks. An author is someone whose work has already been published.
2. Writer – a writer is more associated with writing literary works like poems
and short stories. A writer is usually a person who writes stories or articles
as an occupation, like a journalist, blogger or screenwriter.
3. Contributor – Like a writer, the contributor spends time writing articles
about topics that are of particular interest. Contributors can only submit
articles depending on the theme or space available. Most writers work full
time in a publication or publishing companies but some work as freelance
writers or contributors. A freelance writer is self-employed and is not
connected to a specific publication or company.
4. Columnist – someone who writes and shares his opinion, insights, and
commentaries about social or political issues. In a newspaper or a magazine,
articles written by columnists appear on a regular basis. Even though
columnists are free to express their opinion, they must abide by the
professional code of ethics for journalists. This means that columnists
should avoid using and making biased and derogatory remarks.
5. Blogger – a blogger is someone who writes personal opinions on topics or
issues that interest them. Their work can be seen and read in online
journals or websites. Rather than writing a column for a magazine or a
newspaper, a blogger shares their insights, ideas, reflections, experiences,
and activities through a blog entry.
6. Editor – someone who coordinates with the author or writer in planning,
reviewing, and revising content for publication. In addition, an editor’s task
is to coordinate with the layout artists to ensure that all corrections are
carried out from start to end. The editor also gives the final say to the final
content of the written text.
7. Publisher – someone who is responsible for preparing, acquiring, and
managing a publication. The publisher works with a team of writers,
authors, and layout artists and decides on the type and theme of the
material to be published.
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For articles in newspapers or magazines, the editor decides whether the
material is worthy of publication, based on the quality of the material and the
publication house’s style and theme.
For manuscripts written for possible publication as a textbook or novel, the
publisher usually has a team of reviewers who checks the quality of the
manuscripts in terms of content and genre. If the manuscript gets the approval of
the screening committee, it is forwarded to the editorial department and later
endorsed for printing.
Text as Visual
a. The representation or style of a text in the digital formal is called a typeface.
b. A typeface, (also referred as font, font type, or type) is usually composed of
alphabets, numbers, punctuation marks, symbols and other special characters.
c. Different emotions and meanings are expressed when various font types are
used. In case there is an absence of images and drawings, the easiest way to
communicate to people is through text.
Types of Typefaces
Serif
One common form of a typeface is called serif. It pertains to a short line at the top
or bottom of some styles of printed letters. This kind of typeface entails familiarity
and readability in large amounts of texts. Some publications such as books,
newspapers, magazines, and researches normally use serif typeface for the body of
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the text. Serif fonts are also used to achieve a classic and elegant look in
publications.
Examples: Times New Roman, Garamond, Baskerville
Sans Serif
A typeface which does not contain serif in the letters is called sans serif. This
typeface conveys a clean and minimalist look to the text. To express clear and
straightforward meaning of the text, road signages, building directories, and
nutrition facts in food packaging use this typeface. Moreover, sans serif fonts are
mainly used in designing web pages to achieve a modern style look.
Examples: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, Verdana, Calibri
Slab Serif
A heavy and solid look to the text is expressed by slab serif. Usually, large
advertising signs on billboards use the slab serif typeface.
Examples: Rockwell, Playbill, Blackoak
Script
The brush-like strokes of the script typeface draws people’s attention to it. The
reason behid why this font must be used sparingly must be given. Most formal
events such as weddings or evening charity balls use the script typeface.
Examples: Edwardian, Vladimir, Kunstler
Decorative
Display or decorative typeface are artistic and eye-catching since it can show a wide
variety of emotions (such as happiness, fear, horror, etc.) or decorative fonts also
cater to various themes (such as spaceships, carnivals, holidays, seasons, kiddie, etc.)
Examples: Chiller, Jokerman, Curlz MT
2. Appropriateness – refers to how suitable or appropriate the text is for the target
audience, intention or purpose, or event. The selection criteria (tone, style, purpose,
clarity) should be followed in the creation of text-based content. The discussion of
font characteristics must be considered when choosing the typefaces to be used in
an output. Large bodies of text must use fonts which are readable and clear.
3. Proximity – refers to the distance of text elements from each other. Things that
are closely related should be brought together. Otherwise, text elements should be
placed far from each other. For example, the placements of the main title and
subtitle are usually close to each other.
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5. Organization – refers to the act or process of organizing various elements of text
in a page. Although elements of text are sorted away from each other (based on the
principle of proximity), the organization sees to it that somehow, they are still
connected with the rest of the elements in the page.
6. Repetition – the unity of the entire design and consistency of elements are the
concerns of repetition. The repetition of some typefaces within the page are
encouraged. However, when various typefaces are used on a page, it might result in
distraction and failure to communicate the content of the text.
What’s More
Activity 1.1
Fill out the table below by specifying how the design principles and elements were
used in the product label and the effect it has on consumers.
Design
Principles and Liquid Soap (Left Picture) Liquid Soap (Right Picture)
Elements
Emphasis
Appropriateness
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Proximity
Alignment
Organization
Repetition
Contrast
Activity 1.2
Based on the given picture, complete the table by supplying the appropriate answer
for each question.
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Quality of Most details do not Some details support Most details support
Information support the the discussion. the discussion.
discussion.
Grammar & Answer has more than Answer has one or two Answer has no errors.
Mechanics two errors. errors.
Answer the questions briefly based on your objective insight and critical thinking.
1. How will you call the attention of a blogger to correct a wrong text
information on the blogsite they manage?
2. Would you apologize and honestly admit if you provided text information on
your newspaper column? Why or why not?
Score Description
Is unable to or infrequently uses deductive and inductive
2 points
reasoning skills
Uses deductive and inductive reasoning skills inconsistently and
3 points
weakly
4 points Uses deductive and inductive reasoning skills competently
Uses deductive and inductive reasoning skills consistently and
5 points
with ease
What I Can Do
You will take on the role of a graphic artist and writer. Choose one among
the following book genres (romance, historical, sci-fi, horror/suspense, or action)
and create an attractive book jacket with an ad blurb that best captures the book’s
storyline. The book cover design must have an attractive color together with
appropriate images and text.
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RUBRIC FOR CREATIVE OUTPUT
Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
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4. The responsibility of transforming texts into soft copy using an office
computer application is the responsibility of the:
a. data encoder
b. publisher
c. graphic artist
d. editor
5. Which text information should one use when they need data for a
research paper?
a. legends
b. fable
c. magazine
d. encyclopedia
6. Text information is produced through the following steps except?
a. The writer composes an article about their chosen topic.
b. The writer develops the article into a publishable material.
c. The writer turns in the article to the editor or publisher.
d. The writer submits articles randomly to every media platform.
7. Which of the following is NOT the editor’s responsibility?
a. acquires and manages a publication
b. coordinates with the author or writer
c. reviews and revises content for publication
d. ensures that corrections are done from start to end.
8. The following items comprise a typeface except:
a. alphabet
b. numbers
c. emoticons
d. symbols
9. Which does not belong to the group?
a. language appropriateness
b. accuracy and factuality
c. formality and readability
d. style and format
10. Which typeface has a clean and minimalist look to the text?
a. serif
b. sans serif
c. slab serif
d. script
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Additional Activities
Take a photo of a Filipino street food and make a 4.25” x 5.5” postcard with
the caption “(creative name of the food)? It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” Be sure
to comply with the criteria to produce text information and do not forget to
incorporate design principles and elements in your work. Be guided by the criteria
below.
Egg Waffles?
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RUBRIC FOR CREATIVE OUTPUT
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References
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