WRITING AND JOURNALING
UNIT 3 - LESSON 1: GLOBAL NEWS REPORTER
Lesson introduction:
Global citizenship involves being an informed and rational participant in global, civic, and economic affairs. It requires critical thinking and an awareness of public issues, candidates for public office, governmental decisions, and most of all a free press. Journalism is a cornerstone of our society, and with modern technology like social media and smart devices, anyone can report the news. This lesson will introduce you to the responsibilities and analytical skills needed to be a journalist and an informed, involved citizen of the world.
Directions:
Please view the lesson below.
Complete all activities within this lesson
Lesson Objective:
In this lesson, you will learn the basics of journalism, and how to interpret and communicate current events.
Learners will:
Practice reading, thinking, and writing about current events within the broader context of global events.
Become familiar with the concepts of Journalism.
Materials:
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Activity 1:
WATCH VIDEOS, TAKE NOTES, COMPLETE A SHORT QUIZ
SKILLS PRACTICED: LISTENING, TEST-TAKING, NOTE-TAKING, JOURNALISM, CRITICAL THINKING
Click the button below to answer a few questions based on your notes taken from the video above. Some of the information may be new to you, and you are more than welcome to research. TRY YOUR BEST! YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS QUIZ IF YOU SHOW GREAT EFFORT.
ACTIVITY 2:
WATCH VIDEOS, TAKE NOTES, COMPLETE A SHORT QUIZ
SKILLS PRACTICED: LISTENING, TEST-TAKING, NOTE-TAKING, JOURNALISM
Click the button below to answer a few questions based on your notes taken from the video above. Some of the information may be new to you, and you are more than welcome to research. TRY YOUR BEST! YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS QUIZ IF YOU SHOW GREAT EFFORT.
ACTIVITY 3:
WATCH VIDEOS, TAKE NOTES, COMPLETE A SHORT QUIZ
SKILLS PRACTICED: LISTENING, TEST-TAKING, NOTE-TAKING, JOURNALISM, CRITICAL THINKING
Click the button below to answer a few questions based on your notes taken from the videos above. Some of the information may be new to you, and you are more than welcome to research. TRY YOUR BEST! YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS QUIZ IF YOU SHOW GREAT EFFORT.
ACTIVITY 4:
SKILLS PRACTICED: LISTENING, RESEARCH, READING, WRITING, CRITICAL THINKING, SELF REFLECTION
COMPLETE THE GLOBAL NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST PROJECT
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Listen to 15 minutes of a global news TV or radio show or read up to four articles on the front page of a national/global newspaper.
Find a story that interests you and spend 15 minutes researching more details of the story online using two additional reputable sources.
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Activity 5:
SKILLS PRACTICED: RESEARCH, PUBLIC SPEAKING, PRESENTING, TECHNOLOGY, SELF REFLECTION, CREATION AND DESIGN
COMPLETE THE GLOBAL TV/RADIO NEWS REPORTER PROJECT
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Directions for assignment are included in the activity document
Add the link (URL) of this completed assignment in Activity 6
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Activity 6:
SKILLS PRACTICED: REFLECTION, PERSONAL WRITING, PROVIDING FEEDBACK, GROWTH MINDSET
COMPLETE THE REFLECTION AND FEEDBACK DISCUSSION BELOW
Complete the form below