intro-to-unit.doc

questions.doc

 rating-chart-after-discussion.doc

1.  We started with a bunch of handouts students were given. I wrote the order down on the board so they were sure to add them to their binder in the right order.
2. We charted on the board the results students found from their internet search yesterday. It showed clearly how some country’s citizens have very little trust in their country’s media. It also showed, at times, while some media feel a fair amount of freedom in what is written, the viewers still do not trust the accuracy of the news.
3. We also read an article talking about the news in Iraq. Many new sources of news are available, now that Saddam Hussein does not have direct control over the only news source, but many people are still skeptical of news and will not change over easily.