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Journalism Lesson: Interviews and Inclusivity

Created by Teacher(s): Liz Ransom|Published on: September 8, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students learn best practices for climate change journalism and conduct interviews for their climate change article.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students describe an image, reflect on how bias can interfere with impartiality, and brainstorm the role of interviews in reporting climate change topics.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students review the equity checklist for journalists, explore the use of quotes in climate journalism, and refine their list of people to interview for their article.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students learn interview techniques, write interview questions, and conduct interviews for their article about the climate crisis.
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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours
Region: Global
Posted on Sep 08, 2023

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