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Lesson 1 (from Part 1 Roll em, boys)

Objective

One might call Thompson's style of journalism sensational and maybe even a little obnoxious. Today's objective is to talk about the idea of journalism, what seems to make a good journalist, etc.

Lesson

1. Have each student create a list of job responsibilities that might be associated with the role of being a journalist.

2. In smaller groups, have students discuss whether they think journalism should be sensational. Why or why not?

3. As a class, have the students discuss whether they think sensational journalism will work for covering the story of the Hell's Angels. Why or why not?

4. Homework: Have each student discuss what makes sensational journalism ineffective.

5. Homework: Have students write about what the strengths of sensational journalism might be.

6. Homework: Have the student decide whether they would rather read something sensational or something completely unbiased. Why did they choose the style they did?

Lesson 2 (from Part 1 Roll em, boys)

Objective

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