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Students will identify and analyse multiple news angles for a breaking story, focusing on the complexity and interconnections of the issue. They will evaluate the significance of each angle to enhance public understanding and debate.
Show students a recent news headline about a natural disaster. Ask them to jot down answers to the following questions:
Have students share their responses with a partner. Then, select a few students to share their thoughts with the class. This will activate their understanding of basic journalistic questions and prepare them to explore multiple angles in news story development.
Think, Pair, Share: Guide students through a structured activity to practice identifying and analysing news angles.
Ask students these questions:
Some suggested answers:
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]]>Students will identify and analyse new angles in news stories in order to add context and depth. They will evaluate the implications of these angles on the audience and the broader news narrative.
Show students a brief news clip or article headline. Ask them to jot down their initial thoughts on the main angle of the story. Then, prompt them to consider alternative angles by asking: “What other perspectives or impacts could this story have?” Encourage sharing in pairs, then select a few students to share with the class. This primes students to think critically about news angles and prepares them for deeper analysis.
Introduce the concept of news angles: Begin by explaining the importance of identifying new angles in news stories. Use a real-world example, such as a recent news event. Discuss how different angles can provide varied insights. Highlight how these angles can affect audience perception and understanding.
Analyse a news story: Present a news article with a clear main angle. Break down the article with the class, identifying the primary angle and discussing its implications. Ask students to brainstorm potential alternative angles, considering factors such as audience impact and broader context. Facilitate a discussion on how these angles could change the narrative.
Explore the editorial process: Describe how journalists and editorial teams decide which angles to pursue. Use a hypothetical news meeting scenario where students role-play as editorial staff. Assign roles and have them discuss a breaking news story, debating which angles are most important to investigate further. Guide them to consider audience impact and ethical considerations.
Think, Pair, Share: Guide students through a structured analysis of a news story to identify new angles.
Think: Present a news article with a clear main angle. Ask students to individually identify and jot down potential new angles that could add depth or context to the story.
Circulate to observe and support students as needed.
Ask students to answer these questions:
Here are some suggested answers:
The free teaching tools at the Khan Academy were used in the production of this lesson plan.
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