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When to Call a Lie a Lie – Media’s Responsibility to Hold Politicians Accountable



In this media literacy activity students analyze an article and a video news commentary from liberal and conservative media sources for messages about how the media responds to lies told by President Trump.



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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Psychology, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology, General Media Literacy, Library/Information Literacy, ELA/English Language Arts

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Editorial Opinion, Magazine, News - Video, Television Program

Author(s)

Sox Sperry

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH)