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From the Front Page to the History Books

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Young journalists compare news coverage of four major events with how the same events are covered in historical accounts. The ensuing discussion asks class members to compare and contrast the role of a reporter and the role of a historian.

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Concepts
news articles, news reporting, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, compare and contrast, compare and contrast texts, freedom of the press, the first amendment
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Instructional Ideas
  • Coordinate the lesson with the school librarian and arrange to have historical sources available
  • Project or enlarge, print, and display the "Headlines That Changed History" poster
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires individual copies of the "From the Front Page to the History Books" worksheet
  • Pupils must have access to devices with internet
  • A free account is required to access the four front pages from the NewseumED site
Pros
  • The plan is carefully scaffolded with step-by-step directions for the activity
  • Includes suggestions for extension activities
Cons
  • None