The Art of Persuasion · Autumn Term

Bias and Propaganda

Critically analyzing media texts to identify hidden agendas and biased reporting.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can statistics be manipulated to support a specific viewpoint?
  2. 2What visual cues in advertising suggest authority or trustworthiness?
  3. 3How does the omission of facts alter the narrative of a news report?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Reading ComprehensionKS2: English - Critical Literacy
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Autumn Term

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