Fake news is nothing new. One of the most influential "fake" news broadcasts created a public panic in 1938. Orson Welles was to blame, but this broadcast cemented his fame for the rest of his life.
Please read about Orson Welles at the following link and from the article/script of War of the Worlds. Find out the following information and take NOTES that you will turn in by the end of class today on the War of the Worlds broadcast (radio play).
1. Who is Orson Welles?
2. Name 3 different things he did that influenced mass media.
3. After listening to the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds (1938), summarize the plot of the radio play.
To ensure that you view this material, I will collect your notes for participation credit.
Then listen to the actual broadcast from 1938, you can find it here...Enjoy! War of the Worlds, 1938.
HOMEWORK: None. Enjoy your winter break!
Please read about Orson Welles at the following link and from the article/script of War of the Worlds. Find out the following information and take NOTES that you will turn in by the end of class today on the War of the Worlds broadcast (radio play).
1. Who is Orson Welles?
2. Name 3 different things he did that influenced mass media.
3. After listening to the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds (1938), summarize the plot of the radio play.
To ensure that you view this material, I will collect your notes for participation credit.
HOMEWORK: None. Enjoy your winter break!
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