The person who started Paste, Josh Jackson, is really excited about bringing Jezebel back. He didn't understand why the site should disappear and he wanted to make sure it stayed around. The details of the deal weren't shared, but Jackson said they would need to hire a new editor-in-chief and a team of talented editors and writers. He wants to start publishing new stories as soon as possible. Paste also bought another news site called Splinter, which G/O Media closed in 2019.

Jezebel closing is part of a bigger problem in the media industry. Changes in online advertising have made it hard for many businesses to make money. More and more companies are spending their advertising money on big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta. This leaves smaller media companies struggling. But Paste has managed to stay strong despite these changes. Jackson believes that Paste can give Jezebel a stable home. Jezebel has always had a lot of readers, with over three million people visiting the site every month.

Original news source: Feminist site Jezebel to be revived after sale (BBC)

– News Summary
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2. Give each group a copy of the article.
3. In their groups, students should read the article and discuss the main points.
4. Each group will then create a concise summary of the article, highlighting the key information.
5. After a designated time, groups will share their summaries with the class.
– Opinion Poll
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1. Ask students to form pairs.
2. Provide each pair with a list of questions related to the article, such as "Do you think Jezebel should have closed down?" or "Do you believe online advertising has negatively impacted the media industry?"
3. Students will take turns asking and answering the questions, discussing their opinions and providing reasons for their views.
4. Encourage students to engage in a respectful and open-minded discussion, listening to and considering their partner's perspective.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
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1. Write a selection of vocabulary words from the article on separate slips of paper and put them in a hat or bowl.
2. Divide the class into two teams.
3. One student from each team will come to the front of the class and select a slip of paper.
4. Without using words, the student must draw a picture to represent the word on the slip.
5. The team members must guess the word based on the drawing within a time limit.
6. If the team successfully guesses the word, they earn a point. The teams take turns until all the slips of paper have been used.
7. The team with the most points at the end wins.
– Pros and Cons
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1. Divide the class into two groups.
2. Assign one group to discuss the pros of Jezebel closing down, and the other group to discuss the cons.
3. Give the groups time to brainstorm and list their points.
4. Each group will then present their arguments, taking turns to share their thoughts and reasons.
5. Encourage students to respectfully challenge each other's points and engage in a balanced discussion.
6. After both groups have presented, encourage the class to engage in a whole-class discussion, weighing the pros and cons presented.
– Future Predictions
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1. In pairs or small groups, ask students to discuss and make predictions about the future of Jezebel under its new ownership.
2. Provide guiding questions such as "What changes do you think the new owner will make?" or "Will Jezebel be as influential as it was before?"
3. Students should discuss their ideas and provide reasons for their predictions.
4. After a designated time, groups can share their predictions with the class, sparking further discussion and debate.

The feminist news site Jezebel, which recently closed down, has been sold to a new owner called ? Media. Paste Media is known for its ? coverage and they plan to bring Jezebel back to life soon. Jezebel used to be part of a company called Gawker and has had ? owners over the years. The most recent owner, a private equity firm called G/O Media, blamed ? problems for the closure. But they still hoped to find a buyer. Many people are sad about Jezebel closing because they liked its unique and influential voice in digital ?. The ? who started Paste, Josh Jackson, is really excited about bringing Jezebel back. He didn't understand why the site should ? and he wanted to make sure it stayed around. The ? of the deal weren't shared, but Jackson said they would need to hire a new editor-in-chief and a team of talented editors and writers. He ? to ? publishing new stories as soon as possible. Paste also bought another news site called ?, which G/O ? closed in 2019. Jezebel closing is part of a bigger problem in the media industry. Changes in online advertising have made it hard for many businesses to make money. More and more companies are spending their ? money on big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta. This leaves smaller media companies struggling. But Paste has managed to stay strong despite these changes. Jackson believes that Paste can give Jezebel a ? home. Jezebel has always had a lot of ?, with over three million ? visiting the site every month.

1. What is Jezebel and why do you think it is influential in digital media?
2. How do you feel about Jezebel closing down? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it's important to have diverse voices in the media? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever read any articles on Jezebel? What did you think of them?
5. How do you think online advertising has changed the media industry?
6. What are some big tech companies that receive a lot of advertising money?
7. Do you think it's fair that smaller media companies are struggling while big tech companies thrive? Why or why not?
8. How do you think the closure of Jezebel and other media outlets affects journalism as a whole?
9. What qualities do you think a good editor-in-chief should have?
10. Would you like to work as an editor or writer for a news site like Jezebel? Why or why not?
11. How do you think bringing Jezebel back to life will benefit Paste Media?
12. Do you think it's important for media outlets to have a stable home? Why or why not?
13. Have you ever visited any news sites regularly? Which ones and why?
14. How do you think the closure of Jezebel and other media outlets affects freedom of speech?
15. Do you think the media industry will continue to struggle in the future? Why or why not?

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