"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story that revolves around a Black family's experience with intrusive documentary filmmakers who come to their home to film their lives. The story is narrated from the perspective of a young girl who witnesses the filmmakers' intrusion and her family's resistance to their invasive presence. 
 
"Sensationalism" by Jack Ellison explores the phenomenon of sensationalism in media. Ellison delves into how media outlets often prioritize sensational and attention-grabbing content over more substantive news stories.
 
This product contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify the strategies an author uses and explain why he uses them. Answers are provided for all activities.