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How much can opinion influence a news story? A standalone resource discusses the importance of John Brown's Raid through the lens of journalism. Learners analyze two different texts, one from the perspective of the North and the other of the perspective of the South. Learners also answer essay questions and participate in class discussion.
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- Differentiate for English learners by asking them to answer the essay questions in video format or by working with a partner
- An in-depth review of the tensions between the North and South beforehand may prove helpful to the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Takes some prep work, which mostly consists of printing and distributing handouts
- Word files are large and may take extra time to load/open
Pros
- Includes a bell ringer to help scaffold learning
- Builds skills analyzing and comparing primary sources discussing the same event but with multiple points of view
Cons
- Lacks variety and may not engage all learners