Media Reflection Assignment – “Wants vs. Needs” in Pop Culture
Objective:
Differentiate between needs and wants in personal goal setting.
Apply critical thinking to modern media messages.
Instructions: Students choose a song, show, or social media trend. Analyze how the content promotes a want or a need.
Answer in a 1-page reflection:
What values are being encouraged?
How does it influence how people set their goals?
What could be a more grounded or need-based goal in response?
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