Election Coverage and Media Analysis

Election Coverage and Media Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video discusses how political journalism often focuses on candidate personalities and poll numbers, treating elections like spectacles. It proposes an alternative approach, focusing on elections as choices between plans and visions. The video invites viewers to suggest topics for coverage, aiming to produce weekly videos based on audience input, making viewers smarter voters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the 2016 election did the media focus on according to the video?

Candidates' personalities

International reactions

Voter turnout rates

Candidates' policy proposals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does traditional political journalism treat elections?

As a historical analysis

As a serious policy discussion

As a competitive event

As a cultural phenomenon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the alternative approach to election coverage mentioned in the video?

To increase advertising revenue

To educate voters on candidates' plans

To entertain viewers

To make viewers feel like insiders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do regarding election topics?

Ignore the election

Suggest topics for candidates to discuss

Vote for a specific candidate

Critique media coverage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of creating videos based on viewer suggestions?

To increase viewership

To entertain viewers

To provide insightful election content

To promote a political agenda