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Taking to the Airwaves: Examining the Value of Talk through Mock Radio Programs

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In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider the purpose of talk radio and examine its importance in the new democratic Iraq. They then enact mock talk shows based on current events and reflect on the value of free speech and the role audience members play in radio programs.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, Reading Comprehension, American Democracy, Career & Technical Ed, English-Language Arts

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    • Teacher Materials


    Tool for: Teachers, Parents, Administrators

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions; Cooperative Learning