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The Fundamentals of News Lesson PlanThe Fundamentals of News Lesson Plan
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Newseum
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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The Fundamentals of News

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A short video introduces middle schoolers to different media-related news terms. Viewers then complete a worksheet and discuss the differences between news and journalism, between facts and opinions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

journalism, broadcast journalism, journalism ethics, newspapers, news broadcast, news media, news reporting, media, cross-media analysis, literacy, literacy skills, fact and opinion, opinions, facts

Instructional Ideas

  • The video may be watched in-class or linked to devices to watch out-of-class

Classroom Considerations

  • A free NewseumED account is required to access the video and supporting materials
  • Requires individual copies of the worksheet

Pros

  • The lesson asks learners to consider the benefits and drawbacks of reading news on social media instead of on news sites

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.1

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