To obtain information on this topic I will use local newspapers and online

sources. As a student of the English Language, this SBA will enhance my oral
communication skills and writing skills.
Reflection 1
The first print media that was used was downloaded from an online newspaper
article that was published on April 8, 2018, by Corey Robinson. The article
displayed how most children are unable to get a good education due to the lack of
funds. Because of how children are greatly affected by poverty a few girls have
resorted to turning to older men for money to attend school.

The second piece was a visual media I downloaded from a website that was
published on January 16, 2018, by Television Jamaica. The video highlighted that
as of 2016 the poverty rate in Jamaica went up to 21.1 %. Several families are
living poorer in recent times and are below the poverty line. Also, it enabled me to
see the struggles that a family faced on a day to day basis. This story has made me
realize that the basic amenities that I have been afforded with should not ben for
granted. I also believe that as Jamaicans we should be more sympathetic and
empathic to our neighbors’ who are in need.

Finally, the audio was a social commentary on how poverty leads to crime and
violence and other social issues. The singer sought to report on issues that happen
because of poverty whilst encouraging persons who are on the higher social ladder
to offer a helping hand to people who are living in poverty. This song also helped
me to understand the number of persons affected by poverty.

Reflection 2
In the selected materials the writers used emotive and informative language to bring
their message across about the topic, “Poverty”. They drew you into the story
through a variety of techniques, which gave me more knowledge and a better
insight into the effects of poverty in Jamaica.

The language used in visual media appeals to your emotions. You were able to see
and hear how this individual and her family are affected by poverty; you see their
everyday struggles and things they had to do to stay alive. There was also an
informative use of language as it involved giving information – the leading causes
of poverty. These could be seen throughout thus aiding the viewer in the
understanding of the topic.