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Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2016

1/19/2016

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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



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