ARM 10.54.3641. BENCHMARK FOR COMMUNICATION ARTS MEDIA LITERACY CONTENT STANDARD 4 FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) The benchmark for communication arts media literacy content standard 4 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to: (a) recognize that media messages are constructed using specific techniques for specific purposes (e.g., entertain, persuade, inform); (b) identify the sources of media messages; (c) identify fact, fiction, and opinion in various media messages, including messages about Montana America Indians; (d) recognize the norms, rules, laws, and etiquette that govern the use and creation of media messages; (e) recognize consequences to self and others when using and creating media messages; (f) create media messages for specific audiences and purposes (e.g., inform, entertain, or persuade); and (g) recognize that media messages embed values and influence individuals, cultures, and societies.