Summary: The Star Ledger published an article in today’s Union County section depicting the youth vote in the presidential primary. In spending a few hours at Park Middle School, the reporter collected information about the methods and strategies used to facilitate student voting and instructional activities. In addition, the results and some demographic information about the schools were included in the piece. Interestingly, the results from the student election (at both levels) was not consistent with the state results.
Focus Question: Since you were immersed in this election experience you have many insights about the outcomes of the day. Think about a few issues and respond accordingly (to the parts of interest to you).
1. What was the intended message conveyed by the author?
2. Did she accurately depict the day’s experience?
3. How will our school-community be perceived by readers outside of the district?
4. What does this story show you about how the media and politics are closely linked?
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/02/the_real_youth_vote_union_coun.html
