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The third and final instructional activity in the Reporting series tests young journalists' ability to be objective in reporting contentious topics. After brainstorming a list of contentious topics that interest them, the class selects one, and individuals draft fair, engaging, and informative articles. Pairs then share and peer review the stories for fairness and publish their revised articles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Enlarge, print in color, and display the "Is it Fair?" and the "Am I Being Fair?" posters
Classroom Considerations
- The final lesson in the three-part Reporting series
- Class members require access to a computer with internet and a desktop publishing app
Pros
- The "Is it Fair?" poster provides key factors to measure how straight or slanted a story is
Cons
- None