“This formidable censor of the public functionaries, by arraigning them at the tribunal of public opinion, produces reform peacefully, which must otherwise be done by revolution….. Thomas Jefferson 1823
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Theme IV: Monitoring the Powerful
EQs: Why is freedom of press essential to any democratic society?
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1 | 2B
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3A
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4B Is the Fourth Estate a Fifth Column? Discuss:
Why is freedom of press essential to any democratic society?
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5A |
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All of the
Presidents Men:
Understand: The investigations into Watergate that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon are a case study in the operation of the American Constitution and political values.
Know:
Definition and role of the Fourth Estate and the
Purposes and Features
of
Watchdog Journalism
Do:
Critically analyze the Watergate Scandal: identify examples of Watchdog
Journalism; assess effectiveness of investigative reporting and apply
acquired knowledge to a current event
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8. B
You should be finished by the end of class today! |
9. A
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10.B News Story Due! Present to class:
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11. A
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12.B Final Exam Review
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17 | 18 | 19 |
Democracy only works when ordinary people claim it as their own. Bill Moyers