David Booth, Cathy Lewis, Steve Powrie and Debbie Reeves. Meadowbooks Press, 1998. $62.95

Media Sense is an elementary curriculum for Grades 4, 5, and 6. Published by grade level, this series is organized around three strands of media - advertising, popular culture and journalism - to provide students with the knowledge and insights they need to effectively interpret broadcast and print media. Media Sense 4, Media Sense 5 and Media Sense 6 are brimming with practical activities, background information, assessment strategies and suggestions to help students at various ages and levels to better understand popular culture.

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