Le Monde

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/le-monde

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 founding date?December 19, 1944
2. What is the founding editor?Hubert Beuve-Méry
3. What is Le Monde and why is it special?Le Monde is a French daily newspaper that tells people about world events. It is special because it focuses on deep analysis and stays independent from political groups.
4. When did Le Monde start and who started it?Le Monde began on December 19, 1944. It was founded by Hubert Beuve‑Méry.

Objectivity in Journalism: The principle of reporting facts without personal bias or opinion influencing the narrative.
Editorial Independence: The freedom of a publication's editorial staff to make content decisions without external control or influence.
Nuanced Perspectives: Presenting complex issues with subtle distinctions and multiple viewpoints, avoiding oversimplification.
Discourse: Written or spoken communication or debate about a particular subject.