In the Headlines: Set 3
Known for its world-renowned, groundbreaking journalism,
The New York Times has its finger on the pulse, bringing the biggest news items
happening today to the forefront of the world's attention. This intriguing set
identifies topics of the timeliest interest, compiling The Times's most riveting
coverage of the social and cultural movements and events making headlines. With
introductions to contextualize the historical importance of each collection of
articles, these volumes allow readers to track stories as they happened in real
time. Media literacy terms and questions help readers understand important
journalistic principles such as balance and attribution, and identify story
angles, bias, and motive.
• Expertly written introductions provide context
for each curated volume, equipping readers to understand the broader narrative
in which each article is situated
• Readers encounter various types of news
stories, such as feature stories, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, book and
movie reviews, obituaries, and interviews
• Media literacy questions
encourage students to assess each article critically, identify sources and perspective, and evaluate the ways
in which information is presented
