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This When the News Media Make Mistakes lesson plan also includes:
- When the News Media Make Mistakes (.html)
- When the News Media Make Mistakes (.docx)
- Worksheet - When the News Media Make Mistakes (.pdf)
- Worksheet - When the News Media Make Mistakes (.docx)
- Handout - Accuracy Checklist (.pdf)
- Handout - Accuracy Checklist (.docx)
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Mistakes happen. When they happen in news reporting, be it in print or on the internet, journalism ethics requires that the errors be corrected. Young journalists use an Accuracy Checklist to track how news organizations post corrections to their stories
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CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Ask class members to bring in newspapers and magazines for the activity
- Post examples of corrections on a news media themed wall
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of two worksheets
Pros
- The Accuracy Checklist works with any research or writing assignment
Cons
- None