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And what about Reality T.V.? ﻿Here is a newspaper report about Reality T.V. and how it may influence children about making healthy choices.

This article is the original newspaper report for more advanced readers and teachers.

This article is an easier version of the newspaper report above and is recommended for younger students.

When you have read one of the articles above discuss it with a partner or in a group. Ideas to consider...
 * What is Reality TV and how is it different to other programmes?
 * In what ways does Reality TV influence children about nutrition and exercise?
 * Do you watch any of these programmes? If so what do you think about them? Have you learned any thing from them?
 * What do you think about the idea "Learning how to behave from what we see in real life and from the TV"? Do you think this is true?

Brainstorm all of the things you think you have learned from your parents and TV. Use a graphic organiser to show the good, the bad, and the "middle of the road" things you have learned from watching others and TV.

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**Suggested ICT tools:** PrimaryWall PrimaryWall is a web-based sticky note tool designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time

References: //Downsize Me.// (Photograph). (2008). Retrieved on May 18, 2011, from [] Eriksen, A. (2010, March 17). Reality TV: Why it's not so bad for Kiwi children. //The New Zealand Herald.// Retrieved from []