The Power of Persuasion · Spring Term

Bias and Media Representation

Developing critical literacy by examining how headlines and news stories can manipulate public perception.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the choice of a single adjective change the tone of a news headline?
  2. 2Why is it important to recognize the difference between fact and opinion in journalism?
  3. 3How do media outlets use selective information to support a specific viewpoint?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Critical ReadingKS3: English - Media and Bias
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Spring Term

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