Understanding Bias in Informational Texts
Students will identify various forms of bias (selection, omission, placement) in news articles, documentaries, and other informational media.
Key Questions
- Explain how an author's word choice can reveal their underlying bias.
- Analyze the impact of media bias on public perception of an issue.
- Critique a news report for evidence of bias in its presentation of facts.
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