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Most news sources focus on negative information. This negativity bias results from our natural tendency to focus more readily on bad news \u2013 wars, disasters, crimes, etc. and the advantage media outlets take of this in order to attract more readers\/viewers and sell more advertising.<\/p>\n\n

However, good news exists if we look for it and it can help to provide a balance in our thinking about the state of the world. This assignment will challenge you to find legitimate \u2018good news\u2019 from a reliable source as a way to hone your news literacy skills.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"5b166f33-c682-4564-97ce-42f3d19dd3bf","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

In addition, doing this work will help you meet the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Develop an awareness of self and society in an intercultural setting;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Express information and ideas in a variety of forms; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Employ effective English communication skills to function independently in an English language environment;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques in academic and professional situations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Evaluate current issues and events to explore personal and social responsibility in a global context.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
- Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Examine current environmental, social, political, and economic events within local, national, and global contexts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Interpret information and extend ideas to new contexts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Support opinions on current issues of local, national, and global significance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Assess reliability of sources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Critical thinking skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Current events and their significance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Reliable sources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  News marketing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"35430313-3bdb-489c-a606-aab2f0902362","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Find a \u2018good news\u2019 story that you can share with the class. You can search <\/span>newspapers, TV, radio, online sources, etc. The story must be from a reliable source and be legitimate information. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Use strategies from weeks 1 and 2 to help you determine if the source and story meet these criteria.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Once you find a story you wish to use, prepare a presentation to share this story with the class. Your presentation must include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  An introduction that catches the listener\u2019s attention<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  A summary of the story in your own words. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Do not<\/span> simply read the story to the class.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Information about the source and how you know it is a reliable source.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Information about the legitimacy of the story, and how you know it is legitimate.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  A closing that includes a strong final thought, piece of advice or prediction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  You may present this information in any order you wish, as long as it is clearly organized and easy to follow. Your presentation must be 5-6 minutes long. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  You may use visuals to support your presentation, but they may not be the main focus of your presentation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  You may also have brief notes prepared to use during your presentation to help you remember your points. However, you are expected to know your material and present without relying on these notes (i.e. know your material).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c3b193e7-b977-487a-addf-74babd99e7fe","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Presentations will happen in class on Wednesday, February 2, 2022<\/span>. You do not need to submit anything.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  The teacher will record your presentation for grading purposes, and then the recording will be erased.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"5e3e3939-f93f-49bd-9e29-4fb5b4662ae0","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Presentation Date"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  This task is worth 20% of your final mark and you will be graded using this rubric<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"6f98429f-7b22-46ee-90a4-2d2d4916ed74","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Evaluation"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Tell Me Something Good-Live Presentation Version

Donna Naylor