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On July 11, 2018

Bell Ringer: Horse Race Journalism

Horse Race Journalism

Morgan Felchner of U.S. News & World Report and Michael Calderone of the Politico describe and provide examples of horse race journalism.

Description

Morgan Felchner of U.S. News & World Report and Michael Calderone from Politico describe and provide examples of horse race journalism. This Bell Ringer explains key terms and vocabulary within the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is horse race journalism?
  • What is the difference between horse race journalism and issue-based journalism?
  • For an extension activity view the GOP horse race. (Linked below in Additional Resources)
  • Start the race and watch the ticker events discuss how they affect polling and the candidates.
  • Complete a double entry journal. Write horse race in the left column in addition to any keywords, ideas, or phrases you identify with the term. In the right column reflect upon the words, ideas, or phrases you wrote. This task should provide an opportunity to take notes then expand upon them through a description of key ideas. Your work should communicate an understanding of concept mastery.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Campaigns
    • Media
    • President

    Topics

    AP U.S. Government Key TermsMedia

    Grades

    High School