Look at the different sections. Ask students to name the sections in their group's paper. Notice the number, size and placement of photographs. Notice the amount and kinds of advertising. Groups spend the remainder of this class period completing this worksheet.
Teacher collect the worksheet and newspapers at the end of the class.
Students meet in the same small groups they were in for the previous worksheet. Groups fill out this worksheet. Discuss whether the newspapers they have looked at present a biased or balanced story about gender. Let them know that in the next lesson they will look at broadcast news. Read through your newspaper and use one color highlighter to mark stories and photos, on any topic, written or shot by women .