The media: information or influence

When something big is happening, people often turn to the news to learn more. But are they being informed? Or influenced? This week, use the riots in the UK to contextualise a discussion about the role of the media. Students will then test their media-literacy skills with some current news stories of your choice.

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Published 16 August 2024

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About this lesson

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Understand how the media can both inform and influence people
  • Decide how the media's influence is linked to riots in the UK
  • Explore current news stories to form opinions about the role of the media

This lesson develops the following skill:

Listening

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Recognising influence

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