Rhetoric and Rebellion · Autumn Term 2

Modern Media and Bias

Evaluating the neutrality and influence of digital journalism and social media commentary.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the headline of an article frame the reader's expectation of the facts?
  2. 2In what ways can statistics be manipulated to support a specific viewpoint?
  3. 3What are the ethical implications of using sensationalist language in news reporting?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Reading Non-FictionKS3: English - Critical Literacy
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Rhetoric and Rebellion
Period: Autumn Term 2

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