What does the media say about...

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by to-teach Team
3 pagesGrades 10-12English, Social Studies, non-subject specific content
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Objective: This worksheet aims to broaden students' understanding of a topic by examining how major global media outlets discuss it.


Content and methods: The worksheet provides an introductory text on the the topic, followed by a curated list of article summaries from prominent sources such as The New York Times, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and Forbes. Methodologically, the worksheet uses multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension of these media perspectives and concludes with an assignment requiring independent research and a written response to a selected topic.


Competencies:

  • Media Literacy: Analyzing and comparing how different media organizations frame social and personal issues
  • Reading Comprehension: Extracting core arguments and definitions from concise informational summaries
  • Critical Thinking: Evaluating the importance of language and evolving societal norms in defining identity
  • Research and Argumentation: Independently investigating a media topic and articulating a personal stance in writing


Target group: Grades 10-12

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