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Distinguishing News from Commentary

Distinguishing News from Commentary. Bell-ringer. Respond in writing to the following prompt:. What is an editorial and how is it different from a news article?. Is your story a News Article or Commentary? Why?. Four Corners Activity. Blurred Lines.

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Distinguishing News from Commentary

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  1. Distinguishing News from Commentary

  2. Bell-ringer Respond in writing to the following prompt: What is an editorial and how is it different from a news article?

  3. Is your story a News Article or Commentary? Why?

  4. Four Corners Activity

  5. Blurred Lines • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZEYo4I5K3o Watch the video Pay attention to the reporter’s language

  6. Blurred Lines Discussion Questions • Was Chris Matthews reporting the news, was he giving us his opinion, or was it a mixture of the two? • What did he say that supports your position? • What are the impacts of mixing commentary and news reporting?

  7. 85% • On MSNBC, Opinion Dominates Reporting • Percentage of Newshole Commentary/Opinion Factual Reporting 55% 54% 46% 45% 15% • CNN • Fox News • MSNBC • Interpret the slide image. • Explain how it might influence consumers’ understanding of what is going on in the world? • Explain how it might impact having an informed public in a democracy? • Source: Pew Research News Coverage Index • Note: Data from three days in 2012 (November 26, December 5, and December 18) • PEW RESEARCH CENTER 2013 STATE OF THE NEWS MEDIA

  8. Exit Ticket

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