V4 - Unit 1 Good Company

V4 - Unit 1 Good Company

Which social media platforms
do you use?

How often do you use them
in a day?

Why do you use them?

Discuss

1. Social media has given a voice to the voiceless in society
2. Anything you say on social media can be blown out of proportion
3. Too many people use social media for self-glorification
4. Social media platforms are a great place to tell everyone what you're thinking before you've had a chance to think it through. 

1. What is the name of the people who used to determine what news was fit to print or play?

A  Peacekeepers

B   Watchdogs

C   Gatekeepers

D   Producers

2. Which isn’t a word that shows the outlet isn’t completely sure about a particular statement?

A  Likely

B  Certainly

C  Expected

D  Possibly

3. When are the best times to check in on ongoing breaking news?

A   Every five minutes

B   As quickly as your browser can refresh

C  The first five minutes, then in wider gaps to allow more details to develop

D   Don’t check in at all

4. How reliable are anonymous sources?

A   You never know

B   Very reliable

C   Not reliable at all

D   Depends on the story

1. What is the name of the people who used to determine what news was fit to print or play?

A   Peacekeepers

B   Watchdogs

C   Gatekeepers

D   Producers

2. Which isn’t a word that shows the outlet isn’t completely sure about a particular statement?

A  Likely

B  Certainly

C  Expected

D  Possibly

3. When are the best times to check in on ongoing breaking news?

A   Every five minutes

B   As quickly as your browser can refresh

C  The first five minutes, then in wider gaps to allow more details to develop

D   Don’t check in at all

4. How reliable are anonymous sources?

A   You never know

B   Very reliable

C   Not reliable at all

D   Depends on the story

Discuss

• So-called “citizen journalism” has exploded as smartphones, glasses-based cameras, and other tools make it easier for average people to report breaking news. What are some of the positives and negatives with citizen journalism?
• There are billions of outlets, but most people only rely on a few for their information. Which places do you go first when you want more information on breaking news? Which outlets do you trust the least?
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you trust mainstream news media? Are you more likely to trust an alternative outlet, like a reliable social media post or a satirical news program? Why or why not?

Listening p 14-15

Distractors -  listening for the opposite