Globalization's Impact Newspaper Articles

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Objective

I can write a newspaper article that includes my opinion on how globalization is changing cultures around the world, like how the Spanish explorers changed the Aztec and Maya.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Practice

12 questions

1

Define the difference between a feature article and a news article, as explained in the video.

2

List the six elements of a newspaper article, according to the video.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a paragraph for a newspaper article that includes your opinion on how the spread of American movies and music impacts local cultures around the world. Write a paragraph for a newspaper article that includes your opinion on how the increased use of English as a global language affects the diversity of languages worldwide. Write a paragraph for a newspaper article that includes your opinion on how the availability of similar products from around the world (like clothing or food) changes traditional crafts and local businesses.

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