MEDIA TEXT AS A TOOL FOR SHAPING THE LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY OF 5TH–6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS

Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of using media texts as an effective resource for developing students’ language competence in Ukrainian language lessons within the framework of the New Ukrainian School. It highlights the impact of the rapid growth of the media space and the spread of innovative media education resources on the need for systematic preparation of students to work with media-digital materials. Media texts, combining verbal, visual, and audio elements, are shown to serve not only as an object of analysis but also as a powerful tool for enhancing speech skills, critical thinking, information retrieval abilities, and the creation of original media products. The study analyzes the language and methods of presenting media texts in modern Ukrainian language textbooks and outlines methodological techniques for their classroom use (analytical reading, work with infographics, creation of blogs, podcasts, and interactive projects). The importance of media didactics and digital tools (Padlet, Canva, Genially, etc.) is emphasized as a means of increasing students’ motivation, enriching their vocabulary, and fostering communicative and information-media competence. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of working with media texts as an effective resource for the formation of language competence of students in Ukrainian language lessons in grades 5-6 of the New Ukrainian School. The author emphasizes that the interdisciplinary nature of media literacy, the understanding of media text as a means of integrating school subjects and media resources, determines the mandatory formation of media literacy and speech competence as basic competencies, and also actualizes the need for dialogization and an interdisciplinary approach during educational interaction of students in Ukrainian language lessons during the adaptation cycle of education in grades 5-6 of the New Ukrainian School. The proposed recommendations can be applied by Ukrainian language teachers to update educational content and organize blended or distance learning.