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Reporting with Social Media Lesson PlanReporting with Social Media Lesson Plan
Publisher
Social Media Toolbox
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
21 Century Skills
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Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Internet Access
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Reporting with Social Media

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What does it take to create news stories that are both informative and objective? Aspiring journalists walk the line between engagement and activism with lesson 15 of a 16-part series titled The Social Media Toolbox. Grouped pupils examine how local publications use social media and research methods that make the most of a social media presence.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

news media, news reporting, news articles, news broadcast, journalism, journalism ethics, activism, objectivity, media bias, social networking, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite local journalists to share their social media experiences and tips with the class
  • Have individuals practice identifying word choices that may indicate bias 

Classroom Considerations

  • Students need Internet access throughout the lesson

Pros

  • The resource stresses the importance of both entertainment and ethics in journalism
  • Learners gain insight into local and regional social media use, which is helpful in making decisions for their own organizations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.2 RI.6.7 RI.7.2 RI.7.7 RI.8.2 RI.8.7 RI.9-10.2 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.2 RI.11-12.7 W.6.2.a W.6.7 W.6.8 W.6.9.a W.7.2.a W.7.7 W.7.8 W.7.9.a W.8.2.a W.8.7 W.8.8 W.8.9.a W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 W.9-10.9.a W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.7 W.11-12.8 W.11-12.9.a SL.6.1.a SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.7.1.a SL.7.3 SL.8.1.a SL.8.3 SL.8.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.4 L.6.3.a L.7.3.a L.8.3.a L.9-10.3.a L.11-12.3.a

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