The Art of Argument and Persuasion · Informational Writing
Evaluating Evidence and Bias
Critically analyzing informational texts for logical fallacies, author bias, and the validity of supporting data.
Key Questions
- 1How can a reader distinguish between factual reporting and subtle editorializing in news media?
- 2What are the consequences of relying on anecdotal evidence rather than empirical data in an argument?
- 3How does an author's target audience influence the selection and presentation of facts?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading - Grade 8ON: Media Literacy - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Argument and Persuasion
Period: Informational Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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