1. CI – The Media – Sensationalism v. Propaganda
Class Guide – The Media

2. Transition – Propaganda v. Sensationalism
Get out a sheet of binder paper and
Title it: Propaganda v. Sensationalism
Name/Date/Period
Answer the question below in 4-6 sentences
Are ideologically driven news stations, like Fox or MSNBC, ideologically driven in order to sell ideas or make more money? Or both? Explain…

3. Sensationalism v. Propaganda
Sensationalism - the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement
Goal – Sell a story, make Money!!!
Propaganda - information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Goal – Sell an idea, change opinion.

4. Sensationalism

5. Propaganda

6. Copy the following question
#1 - Is the scene from Anchorman 2 an example of sensationalism or propaganda?
Take notes during the film
Answer the question when it is done.

7. Anchorman Part 2
#2 – Describe what shift in news delivery occurred in the second main scene. What commentary or critique is the movie trying to display?
#3 What is Ron encouraged to do during the broadcast?
#4 What critique is offered of American news audiences by the film?
#5 Consider your answer to number 4. Is it the fault of news organizations or the people who consume them that news is more infotainment than information.