Unit 1: What is the News?

As you watch the next two videos, consider what makes the news and what doesn't. How much do we concentrate on editorializing versus actual news? Once you are done watching the videos please take the News Value Quiz and Identifying News Values in the news sheet.

Tasks:

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Task 1: Watch the above video and answer the attached questions.

Task 1.1 Questions

Click on the the questions to be taken to a Google sheet.

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Tasks:

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Understanding News Values

News comes in a variety of shapes and forms. What we read, look at and watch falls into several different categories. The best news stories fall under multiple categories and carry the greatest weight. Complete the following assignment once you have watched the video. And submit to me via email.

Task 1.2

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Now that we know a little bit more about what news is and what news values are we are ready to consider some more in depth questions. The following questions will be used as a guide for our class discussion.

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Task 1.3 Questions

1.3 Discussion Questions

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Assessment

Using your responses to the questions in task 1.3, you are going to have an online discussion regarding your responses. You will be assessed on your responses and participation during the discussion. Check out the rubric below.

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