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What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

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What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

Grades 2 - 6

1 Hour

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Trauma-informed Conversations About Current Events

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

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What Is Journalism, and Why Does It Matter?

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Grades 2 - 6

1 Hour

Overview

In this activity, students leverage prior knowledge to define the news, understand the role of journalists in covering news, and consider why journalism is important to their personal lives and their community.

Quality Instructional Practices

Trauma-informed Conversations About Current Events

Featured in These Collections

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

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