1. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Religion and the Media Name as many different types of media as you can. (Use the images to help you). Think of the good and bad points of the media.

2. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Keywords… Media: The means of mass communication to people. For example, newspapers. Censorship: The control or limiting of access to information Freedom of Speech: The right to speak without censorship and share opinions and beliefs freely and openly.

3. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Freedom of Speech In the UK people have freedom of speech as long as it does not incite hatred. Journalists have the freedom to write what they choose and the readers have a right to reply. The government does not control our media so has no power over what is published/printed/shown etc…

4. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Censorship In some countries around the world, the government has authority and control over the media. This means thy can decide what information to share with the public. For example, in countries like Russia and China, the press is often censored to prevent criticism of them. Websites like Facebook and twitter can be / are banned.

5. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Is the media a force for good or bad? MP’s expenses scandal Why might some people say the media is a force for good in this example? MP’s expenses scandal Why might some people say the media is a force for good in this example?

6. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Rescue boats? I’d use gunships to stop migrants I don’t care. Show me pictures of coffins, show me bodies floating in water, play violins and show me skinny people looking sad. Watching them try to clamber on to British lorries and steal their way into the UK, do I feel pity? Only for the British drivers, who get hit with a fine every time one of this plague of feral humans ends up in their truck. Make no mistake, these migrants are like cockroaches. This was a news article published by the sun. Look at the language used here to describe migrants. Is this an example of freedom of speech working in this country or do you think sometimes the media needs to be censored? This was a news article published by the sun. Look at the language used here to describe migrants. Is this an example of freedom of speech working in this country or do you think sometimes the media needs to be censored?

7. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Is the media a good thing? Good points Information Accessible Makes the world smaller Immediate In your home Moral messages Good points Information Accessible Makes the world smaller Immediate In your home Moral messages Bad points Unreliable Propaganda Can be controlled Can be completely untrue Copyright Illegal downloading Bad points Unreliable Propaganda Can be controlled Can be completely untrue Copyright Illegal downloading

8. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Religion and the Media Songs of PraiseThe Big QuestionsNews Clip How is religion portrayed? How will this benefit / disadvantage the religion? ‘The media should never criticise religion’ Do you agree? You will be presented with 3 different examples of the media and how in each, religion is presented. Complete the table for each piece in as much detail as you can. You will be presented with 3 different examples of the media and how in each, religion is presented. Complete the table for each piece in as much detail as you can.

9. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued Songs of Praise (BBC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =wV-Zv_g_plY Songs of Praise is a long running program shown on the BBC. It focuses on religious issues in society and contains singing of hymns, religious songs and stories of people’s experiences with God.

10. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued The Big Questions The Big Questions is a morning debate show focused on religious and ethical issues. Individuals from all major religions are able to present religious arguments and object to the beliefs of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRzPv1xKDI0

11. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued

12. Objective: To evaluate how religion is presented and treated in the media. To state examples media sources To explain how religion is presented in various media sources To analyse whether the media portrayal of religion can be critiqued ‘The media plays an important role in helping people to understand religion’. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view. In your answer you must refer to religion to get full marks. (8) Examples to include: - Songs of Praise - The Big Questions - Newspapers Things to consider: - What else plays a role in giving people an understanding of religion? - Is the media always accurate and fair in its portrayal of religions? Examples to include: - Songs of Praise - The Big Questions - Newspapers Things to consider: - What else plays a role in giving people an understanding of religion? - Is the media always accurate and fair in its portrayal of religions? Sentence Starters: Some people might agree because… Some people might disagree with the statement because… One religious view is… Other religious believers might believe that… I believe… Sentence Starters: Some people might agree because… Some people might disagree with the statement because… One religious view is… Other religious believers might believe that… I believe…