Freedom of the press

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What is the Freedom of the Press?

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The right of newspapers, magazines, and other publications to report news and express opinions without government interference.

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What does the First Amendment protect?

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It protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What are the two controversial topics in the Hazelwood High School case?

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Divorce and Teen Pregnancy.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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The author's position on a topic.

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What is an argumentative text?

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A text where the author states their opinion or claim and uses evidence to support it.

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What is NOT considered a type of evidence in argumentative essays?

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Family & friends opinions.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To support the author's claim and persuade the audience.

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What is censorship?

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The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.

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What is the significance of the Hazelwood case?

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It established that schools could limit student speech in school-sponsored activities.

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What is an example of a primary source?

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A newspaper article reporting on an event as it happens.