Classes for the Masses: Exploring How Class is Represented in Contemporary Media
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- Aug 16 2010 9:25 PM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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Description
In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore how class is represented in the media by developing ideas for television pilots that deal with class issues. After creating their storylines, students write "pitch" letters proposing the show to network executives.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Sociology, Electives, Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, History-Social Science
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ELA.9-10.LS.C.1.2 Compare and contrast the ways in which media genres (e.g., televised news, news ...
ELA.9-10.R.CAGLAT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis...
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Administrators, Parents, Teachers
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Instructional Strategy
Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Cooperative Learning