Community Response and Evidence Analysis

Community Response and Evidence Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The transcript discusses a story about two high school football players charged with sexual assault. The town's deep connection to its football team made the case significant. Evidence included photos and 400,000 text messages, with much of it shared on social media. The lack of empathy and community awareness raised questions about the town's priorities and whether it was protecting its sons at the expense of its daughters.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of the narrator upon reading the article about the football players?

Surprise at the lack of substance

Relief that it was covered

Indifference to the news

Anger at the players

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial thought about the town's relationship with its football team?

The team was not well-supported

The town was indifferent to football

The town was deeply connected to the team

The team was new to the town

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of evidence played a crucial role in the case?

Physical evidence from the scene

Testimonies from teachers

Digital evidence from cell phones

Eyewitness accounts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which social media platform was mentioned as having a lack of empathy?

Snapchat

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern regarding the community's response to the incident?

The financial impact on the town

The reputation of the football team

The potential risk to daughters

The lack of media coverage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the authority figures questioned for their inaction?

Journalists

Local politicians

Teachers and coaches

Police officers