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Covering the Campaign Trail: Technological Progress or Temporary Chaos? Lesson PlanCovering the Campaign Trail: Technological Progress or Temporary Chaos? Lesson Plan
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Covering the Campaign Trail: Technological Progress or Temporary Chaos?

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Young scholars study the changes in reporting and journalism techniques that have evolved due to advances in technology by reading an online transcript. They debate whether the technological advances are positive or negative in the reporting of presidential primaries and election.

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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Year
2004
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