Beyond the Headlines: Analyzing the Core of News Shows
PBS
Ready to uncover news show secrets? Join us as students unravel the mysteries of news show structures and use their newfound knowledge to create their very own news show!
This activity can be completed as a standalone lesson. It is best completed as part of SRL’s Beyond the Headlines 4-part series. This short series is also the first section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.
Category: Digital & Media Literacy
Duration: 30 mins Grades: 3 - 5
Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA), National Core Arts Standards
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze news shows to uncover structure, topic, and focus options.
Craft a core focus and theme for their own news show.
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