Journal #29

As far as the news is concerned, "what gets ignored gets forgotten". According to the Rocky Mountain Media Watch Study, when issues such as the environment, education, the economy, science, the arts, children, civil rights, parenting, conflict resolution and homelessness don't make the news, these issues are "not on our public agenda". Using logical reasons and specific examples, explain whether you agree or disagree with the claim that if media ignore the issues they tend to be forgotten.

Share your two texts and a summary of each with your group. Work with your group to pre-write your Issue-Based Group Research Paper. Brainstorm possible ideas for your community activity.