Journalism

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/journalism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the societal role?Acts as a watchdog, educates the public, and fosters global interconnectedness
2. What is the historical development?Evolved from early communication to print, broadcast, and now digital media
3. Why do we need journalists?Journalists help us know what’s true, keep governments and companies honest, and teach us how to make good choices. They keep society informed and safe.
4. How did journalism begin?It started long ago with simple messages, but grew big when the printing press let many people read newspapers at once. This made news reach more people.

Fourth Estate: A term for the press, considered a vital independent check on government power.
Disinformation: False information deliberately spread to deceive or mislead.
Media Landscape: The overall environment of news and information sources available to the public.