Activity Two: What impact does the media have on our perception of
an individual?
Learning Intention:
- To explore how perception of an individual changes understanding of the
information presented by the person.
Success Criteria:
I can consider how perceptions of Donald Trump have altered as a result of
information released by the media.
Donald Trump’s Presidency
Answer true or false to the following statements:
When Donald Trump was inaugurated (sworn in as president), it was the biggest crowd of
a presidential inauguration.
My Vote
True
False
Truth
It has been proven that Barack Obama, the predecessor to Donald Trump, never lied
during his speeches.
My Vote
True
False
Truth
Despite the accusations of Trump making many false statements, during his presidency,
the USA had its strongest ever economic growth.
My Vote
True
False
Truth
During his presidency, Trump built a wall between the USA and Mexico that dramatically
reduced illegal immigration into the USA.
My Vote
True
False
Truth
Trump’s original plan to not test for Covid 19 in the USA and not introduce a vaccine
helped to save millions of lives.
My Vote
True
False
Truth
Donald Trump’s Presidency
1.
Watch this clip and re-examine our class results. Add the correct answer in
the ‘truth’ column.
2. Conduct research about the latest investigations into Donald Trump.
- What is being investigated?
- Who/which organisations are conducting the investigations?
- Write 5 key facts about what you have learnt during your research
3. Discuss: How do you think the current investigations impact the
representation of Trump by the world media?
Class Task : Add any new words to the Unit One : Glossary