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Just the Facts, Ma’am - Lesson from JEA

Students learn about the ethical mandate that requires news to be free from personal opinion. Students will learn to identify common statements of opinion. This is the fourth lesson in a weeklong unit on News Literacy. 

 Journalism Education Association April 29, 2015
When Journalists Must Advocate for Themselves - Lesson from JEA

Students will evaluate a July Fourth front page that advocates for freedoms and for a critical awareness of government actions. Then, after reading background information and Facebook discussions about the role of the newspaper and the purpose of page one, students will debate whether the page was an appropriate reflection of the newspaper’s purpose.  This is the fifth and final lesson of a weeklong unit introducing News Literacy.

 Journalism Education Association April 29, 2015
Understanding News Literacy - JEA Presentation

A PowerPoint presentation from our partners at JEA that accompanies their package of lesson plans on News Literacy. 

 Journalism Education Association April 29, 2015
Understanding News Literacy - JEA Lesson Plan

This is the first of five lessons in a week-long unit that explores news literacy concepts.  In this lesson, students are introduced to the fundamental conventions of news literacy and are asked to reflect upon their own expectations for today’s news media.

 Journalism Education Association April 24, 2015

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