TASK 3A: NEWS ARTICLE
(Grade 6)
Research current media coverage on Internet Safety issues. Use the following
template as a guide for discussion. (Teacher may want to locate news articles or
other media pieces prior to using this activity with class)
Part A
The details in a news item can usually be analyzed by asking the questions "WHO?",
"WHAT?", "WHEN?", "WHERE?", "WHY?", and "HOW?". Answer the questions below
for each.
Headline ______________________________________
Source ______________________________________
Date ______________________________________
WHO was the news item about?
Identify the victims or potential victims.
Identify the instigators.
WHAT was the news item about?
What is the issue or concern in this item?
What is the event, opportunity or situation offered to the victim?
What Internet Safety Rules were or may have been broken?
WHEN did the event(s) occur?
WHERE did the event(s) occur?
WHY did the event(s) occur?
Could this situation have been avoided? Why or why not?
HOW can you keep yourself and others safe?
How can we ensure that this situation does not occur in the future?
Which additional rules could be established to make using the Internet safer?
HOW will this news impact you and/or society?
(e.g. with respect to safety, privacy, liberty, etc.)
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Part B
Beginning with the invention of the printing press through to the development of the
Internet, technology has revolutionized global communication.
Until the 1990's, the transfer of information on an international scale was controlled
mainly by large news corporations (i.e. radio stations, television stations, newspaper
companies, etc.).
The advent of the Internet has enhanced the ability of the individual to communicate
information globally. In addition, it has become relatively inexpensive to reach a large
audience.
What is the Internet's impact on traditional journalism?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of "cyberjournalism"?
What are some ways to ensure the accuracy of the information on the Internet?
What are some things you can do to protect yourself with respect to the Internet?
Discuss how the Internet is affecting our lives socially, politically, economically, and/or
legally?
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