Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2016

Content Objective: I can analyze the credibility and news value of a news article. 
Language Objective: I will analyze the credibility and news value of Stephen Glass' Hack Heaven. 

Essential Question: What makes a source credible? What makes a story newsworthy?

Agenda:
1. Read the latest Warrior Ledger for 10 minutes. 
After reading, write a letter to the Editor:
Dear Editor,

• What did you read?
  
• What resonated with you or stood out to you?
  
• What worked well?
  
• What could be improved?
  
• Future story ideas?

2. Read "Hack Heaven" by Stephen Glass

3. After reading...

• What aspects of this article made it interesting to the reader?
  
• What information given was new or surprising?
  
• How does the author incorporate quotes?
  
• How does he transition between quotes?

4.  After discussing...

• Make a copy of the document and share it with all members in your group. You will only need one copy per group.
  
• Highlight any pieces of information the article gives you.
  

Bold and underline the names of any sources used in this article.

5. Checking your sources

6. What makes a source credible? 

7. What is News? 

8. Exit Ticket: What two news values does "Hack Heaven" fulfill? Why? 

Assignments: 

• Letter to the Editor
• Notes on Hack Heaven
• Group Annotation of "Hack Heaven" 
• Exit Ticket