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The Impact of Violent Images: Assessing the Role of Photojournalism in Relaying the News

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  • Aug 23 2010 7:53 PM

    Matching // Celeste Higby

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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the role of photojournalism in relaying news stories that involve death and destruction. Students read and discuss a "New York Times" article that examines the notion of printing highly graphic photographs related to news events, as well as evaluate photographs and their accompanying stories to determine the purpose and relevance of using such pictures to relay the news.

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    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: Types of Media, Reading Comprehension, Visual Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions