CARLSTADT-EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                                                                   CONTENT: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 
                                                                         MASS MEDIA & SOCIETY 
                                                                                        
                                                                 Mass Media & Society Curriculum Guide 
                                                                                        
        Pacing Guide: Mass Media and               History, laws, and regulations of print media: newspapers and magazines (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
        Society is a full year elective that       Ethics of print media: newspapers and magazines (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
        meets on a rotating basis for              Analyzing and writing for print media: newspapers and magazines (3-4 weeks-assessment) 
        three (3) 55-minute blocks and             History, laws, and regulations of radio (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
        one (1) 40-minute block for                Social and political impact of radio (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
        every five (5) day cycle.                  Ethics of radio (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
         
                                                   Analyzing and writing for radio  (3-4 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Read and analyze Feed by Anderson (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   History, laws, and regulations of television (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Social and political impact of television (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Rise of celebrity and reality television (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Ethics of television (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Analyzing and writing for television (3-4 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   History, laws, and regulations of internet (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   History and impact of social media and networking (1-2 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Ethics and psychological aspects of social media (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Analyzing and writing for internet (2-3 weeks-assessment) 
                                                   Careers in media (3-5 days-assessment) 
                                                 
         
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                                         CARLSTADT-EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                                                         CONTENT: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 
                                                              MASS MEDIA & SOCIETY 
        
         st                              Expose students to career opportunities for print, radio, television, and internet. Discuss job titles and 
       21  Century Life and Careers 
                                         responsibilities for each media. 
                                          
       9.2 Career Awareness,             9.2.12.C.1 -Review career goals and determine steps necessary for attainment. 
       Exploration and Preparation       9.2.12.C.2-Modify Personalized Student Learning Plans to support declared career goals 
                                         9.2.12.C.4-Analyze how economic conditions and societal changes influence employment trends and future   
                                         education. 
                                         9.2.12.C.7-Examine the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities for both employers and employees in 
                                         the global workplace. 
                                          
       Career Ready Practices            CRP1-Act as a responsible contributing citizen and employee 
                                         CRP2-Apply appropriate academic and technical skills 
                                         CRP4-Community clearly and effectively and with reason 
                                         CPR5-Consider the environment, social and economic impacts of decisions 
                                         CPR6-Demonstrate creativity and innovation 
                                         CRP7-Employ valid and reliable research strategies 
                                         CRP8-Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them 
                                         CRP9-Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management 
                                         CRP10-Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals 
                                         CRP11-Use technology to advance productivity 
                                         CRP12-Work productivity in teams while using cultural global competence  
                                          
        
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       Technology Standards:            Use technology when researching the medias and producing projects and written copy for each.  
                                         
       8.1 Educational Technology       8.1.12.A.2 -Produce and edit a multi-page digital document for a commercial or professional audience and 
                                        present it to peers and/or professionals in that related area for review. 
                                        8.1.12.D.2-Evaluate consequences of unauthorized electronic access(e.g., hacking) and disclosure, and on 
                                        dissemination of personal information. 
                                        8.1.12.D.4-Research and understand the positive and negative impact of one’s digital footprint. 
                                        8.1.12.D.5-Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess 
                                        their potential to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. 
                                        8.1.12.E.2-Research and evaluate the impact on society of the unethical use of digital tools and present your 
                                        research to peers. 
                                        8.1.12.F.1-Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, 
                                        career, personal and or social needs.  
                                         
       8.2 Technology Education,        8.2.12.F.1-Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, 
       Engineering, Design and          career, personal and or social needs. 
       Computational Thinking-           
       Programming                       
                                         
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                                                              Differentiation/Accommodations/Modifications 
           Note:  Each district should review the various strategies noted below and determine which are applicable for their population within varied grade 
                                                             levels and languages and make edits where needed. 
                 Gifted and Talented                  English Language Learners                 Students with Disabilities          Students at Risk of School Failure 
         (content, process, product and          Modifications for Classroom:             (appropriate accommodations,             Modifications for Classroom: 
         learning environment)                                                            instructional adaptations, and/or         
                                                    Modified in-class assignments        modifications as determined by the          Intervention and Referral Team 
         Extension Activities:                      Building background information      IEP or 504 team)                             (I&RS) in –house strategies for 
                                                    Simplifying language for                                                          teachers 
            Incorporate challenging                 presentation                         Modifications for Classroom:                Extra textbooks at home 
             assessments                            Internet bilingual dictionaries                                                  Extended time for assignments 
            Open forums and debates in the          during class and during                 In-Class-Support                        Highlight key vocabulary 
             classroom regarding controversial       assignments                             Graphic Organizers                      Pair visual prompts with verbal 
             issues                                 Word banks for tests and quizzes        Provide study guides/lesson              presentations 
            Utilize advanced materials and         Developing content area                  outlines                                Model skills/techniques 
             resources to meet the needs of          vocabulary                              Extended time on assessments            Modify assignments 
             student                                Extended time for all assessments       Research guides                         Preferential seating as noted by 
            Competitive and collaborative          Use of graphic organizers               Analogies                                student and teacher 
             projects                               Internet text translators               Highlighting/underlining                Parent/teacher communication 
            Independent projects requiring         Simplification of requirements          Note-taking guides                      Provide books on tape/CD/digital 
             research skills for assessing          Access to teacher designated            Cue cards                                media as requested by the student 
             information                             power points and notes                  Establish timelines                      when appropriate 
            Anchor activities                      Concept development                     Clarify assignments, directions,        Assign peer helper in class 
            Advanced discussion techniques         Collaboration between ESL and            instructions                            Pair visual prompts with verbal 
            Set individual goals                    classroom teachers                      Chapter/lecture notes                    presentations 
            Multimedia projects that relate to     Pair novice ELL students with           Assistive technology                    Repetition and practice 
             student interests and apply to the      advanced ELL students                   Provide computer programs to            Provide copy of class notes 
             curriculum                             Simplification or exemption from         assist with written assignments         Use computers to complete 
            Extra answer choices on multiple        particular assignments                  Highlight key vocabulary                 assignments as requested by 
             choice assignments to allow for        Audio and visual media provided         Model skills/techniques                  student 
             critical thinking                       to aid comprehension                    Parent/teacher communication            Provide verbal reminder of 
            Multi-level learning stations for 
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