When to Call a Lie a Lie – Media’s Responsibility to Hold Politicians Accountable
In this media literacy activity students analyze an article and a video news commentary from liberal and conservative media sources for messages about how the media responds to lies told by President Trump.
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When to Call a Lie a Lie – Media’s Responsibility to Hold Politicians Accountable
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Relevant Subject Area(s)
Psychology, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language ArtsGrade Level(s)
High School, CollegeMedia Type(s)
Editorial Opinion, Magazine, News - Video, Television ProgramAuthor(s)
Sox SperryView Standards
Resource Standard Common Core ELA StrandReading: History Social Studies (RH)