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Standards Index: Topic 5.12: The Media

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Skill 5D: Use refutation, concession, or rebuttal in responding to opposing perspectives.

Theme: Civic Participation in a Representative Democracy (PRD)

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Exploring the Impact of Campaign Ads

Students will learn how famous campaign ads like the "Daisy," "Morning in America" and "Willie Horton," changed how political advertisements were made, and in doing so changed the course of history.
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Journalism and Media Literacy: McDonald’s Hot Coffee

Students will learn how an attention-grabbing news story can easily be misunderstood, resulting in a false narrative that becomes deeply ingrained in the national culture. Journalism students will learn the importance of providing context.