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Do Now – p. 80

Use this graph to answer your Do Now questions. Do Now – p. 80. Election Coverage in the Boston Herald – January 2010. Today’s Objectives. What are the difference between the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald ? What biases exist in news coverage?

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Do Now – p. 80

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  1. Use this graph to answer your Do Now questions Do Now – p. 80 Election Coverage in the Boston Herald – January 2010

  2. Today’s Objectives What are the difference between the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald? What biases exist in news coverage? How can you tell when a news source has a political bias and why does it matter?

  3. Notes p. 81 Comparing the Globe and Herald • The Boston Globe • The Globe is a broadsheet • Large-format newspaper • Regarded as more traditional news source • The Globe is liberal • Favors Democrats • The Boston Herald • The Herald is a tabloid • Typically half the size of a broadsheet and more sensational • More pictures, bigger headlines, etc. • The Herald is conservative • Favors Republicans

  4. Copy and Answer the Question Brainstorm – p. 80 • What kinds of qualities do you look for in a news source? • HINT • Do you think the news should be fair? • Do you think the news should give equal time to republicans and democrats? • Do you think the news should criticize politicians?

  5. Station Activity • We are going to do stations today • BUT you are not going to have to move • We will do the stations from our seats • The three stations are… • Graph analysis • Media bias reading • “When Fox Attacks” video

  6. Graph Analysis Fox News Viewers - 2004 CNN News Viewers - 2004

  7. Reading

  8. “When Fox Attacks” Video

  9. Reflection – p. 80 Copy and Answer Did today’s lesson change the way you will watch the news? Why or why not?

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