Analysing Perspectives in Media
Essential English · Year 11 · Exploring Social Issues through Texts · 3.º Período

Analysing Perspectives in Media

Students investigate how different media outlets present the same social issue. They analyse bias, perspective, and the use of emotive language.

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Students investigate how different media outlets present the same social issue. They analyse bias, perspective, and the use of emotive language.

Key Questions

  1. How is bias evident in this news report?
  2. What emotive language is used to sway the reader?
  3. Whose perspective is missing from this article?

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An English Language Arts template structured around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills, with sections for text selection, close reading, discussion, and written response.

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