1. Politics

2. Objectives During this section, you will:
Examine how the media influences the way that the average citizen receives information about politics.
Think critically about the difference between news coverage and entertainment.
Analyze news programs to differentiate between the expression of opinion and reporting of news
Use reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret informational texts.

3. Essential Question:
How does multi-media influence the ability of the average citizen to become an informed and productive participant in the political processes of our nation?

4. Politics Activity 1: Persuading the Consumer Persuading the Citizen
You are to read the second interview, which is of Frank Lutz (click on his photograph) regarding his studies of citizen voters in the article “Persuading the Consumer Persuading the Citizen”
Summarize what you believe to be the key points of this interview. Write in complete sentences.
Describe a connection you see between the information in this article and either Digital Nation, “The Veldt,” or Fahrenheit Write in complete sentences

5. Politics Activity # 2 “News” as Entertainment
Watch the following YouTube clips and gather at least 3 pieces of evidence to answer the Essential Question (slide 3). Write the direct quotes or summaries on your paper and then explain how they addresses the essential question. (hint: it may be helpful to focus on the metaphors).

6. Activity #3: 5 Ways New Media Are Changing Politics”
You will navigate to the article by clicking the following link: Each of the “5 ways” is on a separate page. To read through each section (numbers 1-5) you will click the arrows at the upper right hand side, or click on the name of the next section at the bottom left.
Based on what you saw on this site, make a prediction for how you think social media will change politics10 years from now. How do you think that social media will be used in 2026 in relation to politics?

7. Activity #4 - POWER
Watch the clip
and do the following:
What are the six arenas of power?
Summarize what you believe to be the most important or impactful messages of this clip.
Write a short response answering the following questions:
In your opinion which of the six arenas of power mentioned in this video involve media? Explain.
How does media literacy give you more power?