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Introduction
In the unit 'What's in the news?' # learnt about the important role of the media (local and national newspapers, magazines, television, film, radio and the internet) in communicating topical local and national news and information to the public. ^ knows that the role of the media will be relevant whenever children explore a problem, issue or event in citizenship.
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In the news
^ has shown an awareness of issues of current interest.
^ has taken part in a range of discussions about issues in the news that are of interest to *.
^ has expressed ~ personal and ~ group's views on topical local or national issues.
^ has developed enquiry questions as ~ investigated issues.
^ has started to recognise that newspapers and other news sources target their stories at particular audiences.
^ can write a short newspaper article about a topical issue.
^ can compare and evaluate the ways that different sections of the media present information.
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Making news
^ is beginning to appreciate that publishing information involves responsibilities.
^ recognised that representatives can be chosen to make decisions on behalf of a larger group.
^ can communicate and express ~ personal and ~ group's views on different topical issues.
^ is beginning to appreciate the important role of the media in presenting information to the community and society.

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Social Issues
# can use different ways to communicate ~ personal and ~ group's views on social issues.
# can recognise ~ own and other people's feelings, and use ~ imagination to understand other people's actions and experiences.
# knows what ^ does that makes others happy, sad or cross, and what helps and what hinders ~ friendships.
# has recognised that people live their lives in different ways, and that different cultures may have different ways of dealing with issues.
# recognises that honesty, loyalty, understanding and respect are important in ~ relationships.

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