Vocabulary
Modern Journalists
Early Journalists
1st Amendment
Printing Press
100
Writing news and the process of making news.
What is the definition of journalism?
100
They are trustworthy, professional, and fast.
What are some characteristics of a modern journalists?
100
They are not dependable and slow.
What are some characteristics of an early journalists?
100
The freedom to religious expression, peaceful assembly, petition the government.
What are three things protected under the first amendment?
100
He is Johannes Gutenburg.
Who is the inventor of the printing press?
200
They were important because they had to get the news to the town's people.
Why is the job of a town crier so important?
200
How has modern journalism developed over the years?
We use more technology and better equipment.
200
Who did journalists rely on during early journalism?
Journalists relied on heralds and town criers.
200
Do you think the rights protected under the first amendment have helped or hurt the feelings of others who want to speak their mind and why?
The rights protected under the first amendment have helped the feelings of others who want to speak their mind, because there is a law that says you have the right to speak your mind about certain subjects.
200
What are two things that have developed because of the printing press?
Two things that have developed are less expensive books and modern printers.
300
How can you relate the job of a town crier to that of a herald?
The town crier yells the news to the people in the town square and heralds travel with the important messages.
300
Where can you look to find current news from modern journalists?
You can look on social networking sites, magazines, news channels, and phone apps.
300
How can you relate the job of an early journalist to that of a modern journalist?
Both early and modern journalists do/did their best to deliver the news to to people who needed to hear it.
300
How can you relate the first amendment to modern journalists and what they are allowed to write/say?
Journalists can speak their mind, as long as they are not using defamatory language.
300
How can you relate the printing press (or modern printers) to school?
It helps you print out reports and posters/projects to help them look more presentable and professional.
400
Can you compare and contrast entertaining and socially important?
They both include topics that can be discussed and fun to talk about/read. Socially important stories are easier topics to discuss, because there are no set answers and entertaining stories are more fun to read about.
400
Can you compare and contrast the characteristics of modern and early journalists?
Modern and early journalists can both get the news to you. Modern journalists are faster and more accurate. Early journalists take longer to get the news to you and they end up giving jumbled up messages.
400
Compare and contrast the ways modern and early journalists get their information.
Modern and early journalists have a few ways to get their info. Early journalists have to go to the news or ask someone who witnessed it. Modern journalists can go to the news, ask a witness, or look in a book.
400
Contrast defamatory language and language considering the first amendment.
Defamatory language is being racist, sexist, or harassing. The first amendment is speaking your mind peacefully.
400
Compare modern printers to the printing press.
They both get the job done, copy things, and make things easier.
500
How can you relate economic supporter to your life.
When you watch T.V. you have to watch all of the commercials.
500
Where do you look do get your news?
I look on apps, news channels, and social networking sites.
500
What things have changed considering early to modern journalists.
Things have been more modern and easier to complete.
500
How has the first amendment changed your life?
The first amendment lets you speak your mind and have peaceful assembly.
500
How has the printing press changed your life?
It has allowed me to print projects, and pictures to make things easier.