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Pre-reading 2: Political Context

Authored by D Soltysik

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Pre-reading 2: Political Context
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does political context, in the context of newspapers mean?

The prevailing political ideologies and party affiliations.

The various ownership structures of media organizations.

The principles of presenting news in a fair and unbiased manner.

The broader political environment influencing newspapers' coverage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

2.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Impartiality means presenting ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   in a ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   manner.

news
information
balanced
unbiased
biased
unbalanced

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'mediation' refer to in the context of newspapers?

The act of directly reflecting reality in news reporting.

The process of making objective and unbiased choices about news coverage.

The filtering, selection, and presentation of news events by journalists.

The inclusion of all available sources in news reporting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

4.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the terms with their corresponding definitions:

The criteria used to evaluate the newsworthiness of a story

Gatekeeping

Representations events or issues in the media is an interpretation rather than reflection of reality

Impartiality

Editors and journalists decide which news content reaches the public through a filtering process

News Values

Refers to the principle of presenting news and information in a fair, balanced, and unbiased manner

Mediation

The process by which news events and information are filtered, selected, and presented

  1. Re-presentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Conservative Party, often referred to as the Tories, is traditionally associated with _____-____ or conservative policies. It emphasises individual liberty, free-market economics, and a limited role for the state in the economy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following right-wing ideologies and concepts with their definitions

An economic system based on private ownership and market competition, where people pursue profit

Social conservatism

The concept of individuals having the freedom to make choices about their own lives

Capitalism

Advocates for traditional values and resist progressive reforms such as LGBTQ+, gender, royal family

Free market economics

Traditionally associated with centre-right or conservative policies

Individual liberty

An economic system emphasising private ownership and minimal government interference

Conservative Party

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Labour Party is positioned on the ​ (a)   ; it advocates for ​ (b)   and ​ ​ (c)   .

A core ideology of left-wing politics is promoting a larger role for the state in providing ​ (d)   services and wealth redistribution. Left-wing ideologies also prioritise ​ (e)   , supports LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protection, and multiculturalism.

centre-left
social equality
workers' rights
public
social progress
private

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