September 22, 2022

Agenda

1. Complete the 9/22/22 Bell Ringer.

   • Directions: Consider the following quote and answer the questions that follow.

     “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.”– Thomas Jefferson

     • What do you think Thomas Jefferson meant by this quote?

     • How does freedom of the press, or the ability for journalists to write without being censored, help keep us free?

     • How important do you think this freedom is?

     • Why might people, especially in the government, want to control what journalists write about?

2. Review the News Covers History PowerPoint.

3. Complete the News Covers History Assignment.

   • Directions: Consider this quote by James Madison when talking about the role of the press:
     “The great danger [in a republic] is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.”

     Write a response to this quote, and consider the following questions:

     • If we apply this quote to the news media, how can journalists use this philosophy to help protect the rights of the minority?

     • What can this quote tell us about the diversity of voices, stories, and perspectives we should expect from our news media?

     • Give examples to support your argument.

4. Continue working on Article 2.

Upcoming Due Dates

• September 22: Journalism Interview

• September 27: Article 2