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Mini-lesson: Filibusters (HS)

9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

The student will be able to...

  • Define filibuster

  • Explain how and why senators use filibusters

  • Analyze news stories for framing

  • Compare how media providers choose to frame a single event or issue

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Overview

This Media Moment Mini-Lesson first teaches students about filibusters and how and why senators use them. Next, students take a look at how news coverage of a filibuster can be transformed through neutral, positive, or negative framing. In the closing news literacy activity, students are challenged to identify framing in news stories of their choice.

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