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You Be the Editor Lesson PlanYou Be the Editor Lesson Plan
Publisher
Media Smarts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2012
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You Be the Editor

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Look at different case studies to discuss the ethics of journalism. Twelve real-life events are written up and your learners get to be the editors. Encourage your class to think about the implications of publishing decisions. After each individual has looked at these cases, see the actual responses of British citizens to editors' choices. Spark discussion and be the catalyst for reflection in connection with free speech and freedom of the press versus issues of privacy.

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editorials, journalism, journalism ethics, the first amendment, constitutional amendments, freedom of speech, freedoms, freedom of the press, privacy

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editorials, freedom of speech, privacy, first amendment rights, freedom of the press, journalism ethics, english language arts

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