Media Framing and Public Judgment Worksheet
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Media Framing and Public Judgment Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. The angle or perspective used to present a story is called __.
2. Which question best checks media framing?
3. Match the idea to the best explanation: framing
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4. A strong civic reader compares claims with supporting __.
5. Why can two articles about the same issue produce different public reactions?
6. Which source habit is strongest before repeating a viral public claim?
7. Match the reading habit to its purpose: check what is missing
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8. Media literacy helps citizens make stronger public __.
9. Why is a headline or short clip not enough to explain a whole public issue?
10. Which statement is most accurate?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. framing
2. What angle does this source emphasize, and what context is missing?
3. the perspective used to present an issue
4. evidence
5. They may frame the issue differently, highlight different details, or leave out different context
6. compare several reliable sources first
7. helps reveal whether the issue lacks context
8. judgments
9. A short piece may attract attention, but it rarely includes all the evidence, causes, and policy context
10. Citizens need evidence, context, and patience before making strong public judgments.