Spin Cycle Slides
An updated visual slide deck introducing media spin, tone, and loaded language. Now includes additional examples of Hero/Villain spin and a 3-minute student activity slide to practice using loaded language.
Spin Spotters Worksheet
A document where students analyze two articles about LeBron James's 'The Decision' to identify media spin, tone, and loaded language. Includes comparison tables and reflection questions to prepare for the podcast project.
Media Master Teacher Guide
A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate the Spin Cycle lesson. Includes pacing, instructional strategies, answer keys for the LeBron James article analysis, and high-level discussion prompts.
Podcast Playbook Handout
A project planning document for students to prepare their podcast segment. It guides them through choosing an athlete, identifying existing media spin, and drafting their own script using tone and loaded language.
Spin Spotters Review Slides
A visual slide deck designed for reviewing student answers from the Spin Spotters Worksheet. It provides clear, comparative breakdowns of the two LeBron James articles, defining tone and loaded language while exploring fact selection. Now includes a final 3-minute challenge slide to synthesize learning.