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Given all the recent criticism of the news media and coverage, it's crucial that young people are given the tools they need to evaluate what they see, hear, and read about current events. A video interview from "News Goggles" introduces viewers to an investigative journalist who shares how he gathers information for a news story. Lionel Ramos of Oklahoma Watch says, "The goal is, to tell the truth."
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Concepts
broadcast journalism, investigative journalism, journalism, journalism ethics, bias, media bias, cross-media analysis, media analysis, media, evaluating sources, literacy, literacy skills, immigration, united states immigration, equity, race relations, guided inquiry, point of view, diverse perspectives
Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to launch a study of investigative journalism, media bias, and/or sourcing
- Pause the video frequently to check for comprehension and to permit viewers to ask questions
- Assign groups to select a newsletter from the archives to analyze and report their findings to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Class members must have access to devices with internet
Pros
- Lionel Ramos provides specific information about how to source a story for accuracy and perspective
Cons
- None