1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How do journalists help hold powerful people and institutions accountable for their actions?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- trailblazing (p. 19)
- feigned (p. 19)
- monstrosity (p. 19)
- zeitgeist (p. 19)
- sensationalizing (p. 21)
- intrepid (p. 21)
3. Engage
Poll students on whether they would be willing to go undercover at a mental health institution to report on patient abuse by medical staff. Prompt them to share why they would or would not be willing.