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Process
Yellow Journalism
As you complete the following activities, be sure to think about the power of the media to influence individuals and world events. Be prepared to support or criticize the practice of yellow journalism.
STEP ONE
Print a copy of the Yellow Journalism Rubric so you are sure to complete all assigned work!
STEP TWO
Using your textbook, classroom or media center resources, and the following websites for help, collect as much information as you can in the time allowed about the practice of yellow journalism during the late 1800s and the competition between Hearst and Pulitzer. Record all information on the Yellow Journalism Fact Sheet, Be sure to look at the “Related Links” at each site and pay particular attention to the samples of newspapers from the 1800s. You must READ the information presented in each website.
http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki/yellow+journalism
http://www.pbs.org/crucible/journalism.html
http://alt.tnt.tv/movies/tntoriginals/roughriders/jour.home.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/spanamer/yellow.htm
http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/remember.html
http://uregina.ca/mckenzij/mm/yellow%20journalism/yellowj3.htm
STEP THREE
Your teacher will assign you a partner. Each group of two should go the the following site, select one article from today’s newspaper, read the entire article, and rewrite the story and headline in the style of yellow journalism. Be sure to select a topic that is appropriate for school and follow the guidelines on the grading rubric. Remember: It needs to be believable; no two-headed monkeys!
http://www.journalstar.com/
STEP FOUR
Teacher will pass an article to each group of two. One partner reads the article aloud. As the student reads, the other partner completes the Yellow Journalism Evaluation Form. Groups trade articles and the partners switch roles. Each student should evaluate one article.
STEP FIVE
Staple the Fact Sheet and Evaluation Form together and turn in to your teacher. Be sure you've completed all work on the grading rubric.
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