The Power of Persuasion · Informational Writing
Editorial Writing and Bias
Analyzing how word choice and framing influence public opinion in news media and opinion pieces.
Key Questions
- 1How does a writer use connotative language to nudge a reader toward a specific conclusion?
- 2What role does the omission of counterarguments play in strengthening an editorial?
- 3How can a journalist maintain a balance between objective reporting and persuasive commentary?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading and Literature Studies - Grade 11ON: Media Literacy - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Informational Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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