SECRET MESSAGES?! (a critical literacy task)

What aspects of the story was Andrea interested in?
She was interested in the secret messages in stories that people didn't tell her - what she had to find out for herself and interpret it. 

What did the ad imply with this big diamond ring?
- That love is purely measured on the quality and cost of what one gives one another, and that the man always has to buy it for the woman (sexism). While the ad did not directly imply this, it is a popular interpretation of what many jewellery ads are like these days. 

With critical literacy, can students have their own answer?
Yes. In this aspect of English, it would be concerning if all students had the exact same interpretation of the same ad as we all come from different cultures, beliefs, religions, etc. It is expected that there are many different opinions and interpretations of a text, video, etc. 

What is subtext?
Subtext is our own interpretation of what we don't see, almost like a hidden message that you have to decode, except that we all may have different answers (which are all correct!)

What does Andrea compare critical literacy to? 
The golden lasso of truth from Wonder Woman; being able to decode and interpret your definition of "the truth". 

How can critical literacy be compared to your life outside of school?
So you can infer these subtext messages in all categories of media: video games, films, advertisements (this is a very predominant one) speeches, etc, especially in an age where media is all around us.