Journalism TodayChapter 1:
Looking Back: the History of American MediaActivity Lesson PlansIntroduction
Students have read about the history of American media. In this lesson, they will
identify characteristics of both early and modern American newspapers according
to concepts from the chapter. Lesson Description
Students will place each characteristic under the correct column. Instructional Objectives - Students will be able to compare and contrast early and modern newspapers.
- Students will be able to discern the evolution of newspapers in America.
Student Web Activity Answers Early Newspapers | Modern Newspapers | are filled primarily with essays and letters | try to be fair and accurate | are supervised by the government | follow inverted-pyramid format | rally the revolutionaries | use news-gathering services | are typeset by hand | represent minorities | are one long sheet | are found online |
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