Mass Media Contributes to Vocabulary Building, Influences Language Use and Delivers Conventional Wisdom

The mass media has become a big part of our society and its counterparts. In a time span of 50 years this medium has influenced society to an extent where it has created wonders. This immaculate tool can control almost every action we perform, from speaking to the actions that every human being performs in society. The mass media has brought upon a new era of idea's and changes in the world we live in. As we analysis media in depth we will find many aspects of media which overlap and some of the smallest factors and aspects of media, which create the biggest impact on society.

Mass media has experienced many major developments over the past hundred years. As the manner in which media is communicated to the world evolves a definite shift to American culture has occurred in the process. Mass media has undergone numerous changes in the way it is distributed to the general public, going from newspapers, to radio, to television, and now to the World Wide Web. American culture is so ingrained in technology, that distributing mass media in this format seems like a natural step in the evolutionary process of distribution.

For the past six years, I have had the privilege of sharing my first language, Spanish, and Spanish culture as a teacher at a small private elementary school in a small rural town where diversity is almost non-existent. It has been a pleasure to open up a window to the outside world in the classrooms of this school where the students and I get to explore Spanish culture and language without having to leave town. My experience sharing my culture as well as my bilingual skills, however, extends beyond the elementary school classroom. Prior to teaching Spanish at the elementary school level, I worked as a Spanish-English translator and interpreter at various companies, and I also taught Spanish to adults.

When sitting down with her fellow teachers, they do what’s called “unpacking” the standards. Project- based lessons are built in putting as many subjects in to the units as possible. With ESL students, vocabulary is a large part of their unit design and plays a significant role in Spanish or English in teaching students to understand the lessons. There are pretests devised based on these objectives and units for each teacher to determine the needs of their students in their particular classrooms.

Assignment: As the documentary Miss Representation explains, “The media is now the message and the messenger.” Every day, we take in countless hours of media that influence how we view others and in turn how we view ourselves. It is our responsibility to consume media in an intelligent way AND fight back against negative messages put forth by the media.

Dramatic play is one of the most important and useful center for children in the classroom. By playing in dramatic play they can develop their physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional domains. In the article “Supporting Language: Culturally Rich Dramatic Play” the author state” Mrs. Ramos invites them to talk about their weekend activities. Rodrigo says he and his grandmother went to the panaderia (bakery). Two children ask, “What is that?” Juanita explains, “That’s a bakery where you buy bread and cake.” Mrs. Ramos says she and her mother used to go to the panaderia when she was a child. The children smile.” This a further proof of how children can develop their cognitive, linguistic

The Vocabulary Card Match is an effective and engaging activity for the ELL parents because the students will be able to have time to learn the words rather than just completing an assignment. For instance, when the children are given the assignment to complete, they will quickly do so in class, but they will not have time to learn the words and they will easily forget. Also, research indicates that learning a new language is easier by constantly practising the newly learned vocabulary (Gutierrez, 2014). Once the parents become less supportive, the learning process becomes difficult and challenging.

The new era of technology led to major developments in the evolution of mass media, worldwide. In our society, we originally communicated orally before the Internet and wireless devices existed. Individuals relied on traditional forms of mass media, such as the television, radio, newspapers, and magazines, to attain knowledge of the outside world. Thereafter, the development of new forms mass media evolved, and we were introduced to the Internet and other wireless communication devices such as IPads and tablets, smart phones and social media sites. Regardless of the rise and fall in popularity of certain forms of mass media, the evolution of mass media influenced the American culture greatly.

As a teacher in a school system the first thing I would do with a student like Esperanza and in her situation, I will motivate her. Talk to her and find what she knows and what kind of learner she is. Things I can provide her with so that she will learn during class will include but will not limit to: Bilingual books so that she can read in class and at home. Flash cards to help her learn words and phrases. Audio books so that she can hear the reading as she reads. Giving her stories that appeal to her, e.g. farming, computer usage to write and look up words. As she learns English she can restate when she has to do Spanish but as time goes on she will me encouraged to do it in

Throughout the years, popular culture has grown into an intellectually battle. Steven Johnson affirms that “the popuIar media steadily, but almost imperceptibly”, made “our minds sharper”. Johnson can be looked as an ideal example of the good impact the media has on its people. He doesn’t judge the negative advertisement, the numerous crimes presented on a daily basis or the violent television dramas but he explains how these are just a shell, a mantle and underneath it reveals a machinery meant to challenge and develop people’s mind.

Nieves and Ms. Sanchez, and even television shows. While my family members taught me my primary language, Spanish, my teachers slowly taught me the English Language. The credit doesn't only go to them since video games as well as television shows also taught me a majority of both languages."

Mass media offers a variety of learning opportunities, but you must obtain knowledge from what’s being

I watched the Mickey Mouse club, Dora the explore, and Doc Mcstuffin. What I learned about all three of these shows teach the children about how to count their ABC’s and 123’s and how to get along with others. I love how all the shows show children how to solve problems with others. The TV shows I watched was not violent at all they may show the characters arguing or having a disagreement but they eventually solve the problem. I love how Dora teaches the children Spanish and English. I think they should teach our kids another language at an early age. I like Doc Mcstuffins because she teaches children how they can grow up be anything they put their minds to do. My little niece walks around saying she either wants to be a nurse or doctor when

I'm sure you've seen commercials for Spanish tutorials that will help you reach your goal quickly and easily, allowing you to communicate in new ways with people who don't speak the same language. The thought of reconnecting with a relative from another country, or being fluent in the language of the country you're visiting is a tempting one.

Mass media is the methods of communication, including television, radio, magazines, films, internet and newspapers, that have become some of society’s most important agents of socialization. In this paper I will talk about media and its effects on society today, things such as stereotypes the media portrays, the way media illustrates women and what that does to body images of women. I will also be talking about medias effects on teenagers, and sexualization in the media.