March 31, 2020 Credibility of News Organizations

Learning Target: I can explain why credibility of our news organizations is important and what is currently happening to the perception of news organizations credibility.

Warm Up: Directions: After looking at today's political cartoon students should ask themselves if it is important that they believe the people who are telling them the news.

Political Cartoon: Brian Williams Reputation

Opening: Directions: The students will watch the video of our opening meeting.

The links show in the video of opening meeting are included below. Students may look at them if they wish. However, students are not required to do anything with these links.

Video: Opening Meeting

New York dog rescues report an unprecedented surge in applications as coronavirus keeps humans isolated - CNN

Busch to give '3 months' of beer to people that adopt or foster a dog during coronavirus pandemic - Fox News

Puppies from Georgia animal shelter visit aquarium during coronavirus lockdown - Fox News


Work Session: Directions: The students will read the article and answer questions in Microsoft Teams.

Article: Further Decline in Credibility Ratings for Most News Organizations - Pew Research

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News Log

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Standard(s): ELAGSEJ.LE7 – Gain and utilize a clear understanding of current technological aspects of digital resources including social media.

Examine specific cases of ...fake stories.

Early Finishers:

Make Up Work

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