Sensationalism in Media Worksheets & Writing Task | Media Literacy

This is a perfect addition to a media literacy or journalism unit. With 4+ hours of vocabulary, reading, comprehension and writing activities, this work packet is ideal for use as a sequence of lessons within a larger unit, a formative assessment, or a pack of sub plans.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

1. Vocabulary task where students write sentences using new key terms.

2. Direct instruction material:

   • "What is Sensationalism?”

   • “How to Spot Sensationalism"

   • “Why do Reporters Use Sensationalism?”

3. Comprehension questions

4. Sample news report with analysis questions

5. News report writing assessment with sample headlines and writing checklist to ensure students use the features of sensationalist journalism.

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