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This Is It News? lesson plan also includes:
Is it news or not? That is the question young journalists must consider in a lesson about newsworthiness. Class members watch a short video that details five key characteristics of quality, credible news. Individuals then use these tips to identify whether items from other media are either news items or not.
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Designed
Instructional Ideas
- Enlarge, print, and display the "Is It News" poster
Classroom Considerations
- A free NewseumED account is required to access the video and the media map
- Requires copies, one per participant, of the two worksheets
Pros
- Includes answer keys for the two worksheets
Cons
- None