1. ROLE OF CITIZENS AND THE MEDIA SOL 5c Analyzing campaigns for elective office

2. Voters evaluate information presented in political campaigns to make reasoned choices (good) among candidates.

3. Strategies citizens should use for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy 1. Separating fact from opinion Fact -can be proven hecho : se puede probar ex: Barack Obama is the president of the U.S. Opinion– one’s belief, judgment opinión : la creencia de uno ; juicio ex: George W Bush was the best president ever! 2. Detecting bias (one sided or slanted point of view showing favoritism or prejudice) sesgo de detección Give examples)

4. 3. Evaluating Sources—determine if sources are reliable (trustworthy) Evaluación de Fuentes - determinar si las fuentes son fiables ( digno de confianza ) Ex: ABC news reported that presidential candidate Herman Cain proposed his 999 Tax Plan. (Reliable) Unidentified sources report that Mitt Romney received illegal funds for his campaign. (Unreliable) What makes these sources reliable or unreliable?

5. 4. Identifying propaganda read p. 626 ( paper)

6. The media plays an important role in the political process. 1. Identifying Candidates EX: The Washington Post announces that Hilary Clinton will run for the presidency in 2016. 2. Emphasizing Selected Issues (jobs, economy, Obama care etc)

7. 3. Write editorials (opinion articles written by publisher of newspaper, magazine, etc) Creating political cartoons Publishing op-ed (opposite the editorial page) pieces– opinion articles written by citizens 3. Write editorials (opinion articles written by publisher of newspaper, magazine, etc) Creating political cartoons

8. 4. Broadcasting different points of view The media offers a forum (outlet) where other viewpoints are communicated

9. Textbook You are silently completing the following: Read pp. 627-629 p.629 complete 4a,b & 5a,b---turn in

10. Exit Ticket Match the term with its correct definition. Write the letter only. 1.____ conservative 2.____ political party 3.____ platform 4.____ liberal 5.____ candidate a. position political party/ candidate’s position on issues b. open to change; equality & fairness c. organization of citizens with shared ideas on public issues d. person running for public office e. traditional, remain the same