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This High Five: Media Literacy and Newspapers unit plan also includes:
- United States Newspapers
- Newspapers
- Paperboy
- Online Newspaper Directory for the World
- Lesson Plan
- Activity
- Worksheet
- Project
- Graphic Organizer
- Vocabulary
- Rubric
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Teach the five different types of media with the first of three in a media literacy unit. Learners create and propose a final newspaper project, which must address information covered throughout the unit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider addressing the term fake news with this unit
- Use the media project in school newspaper or journalism class
Classroom Considerations
- Certain lessons require materials such as specific commercials and ads from magazines, newspapers, and the Internet; make sure to preview the lesson so you are prepared
Pros
- Includes important vocabulary
- Journalists become familiar with the online layout of local newspapers
Cons
- None
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