Media Literacy and Critical Thinking · Summer Term
Understanding Media Bias
Identifying different types of media bias (e.g., selection, placement, spin) and their impact on audience perception.
Key Questions
- Analyze how different news outlets frame the same event to create varying narratives.
- Differentiate between objective reporting and opinion pieces.
- Explain the potential consequences of consuming media without critically evaluating its bias.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Reading: Non-fictionKS3: English - Reading: Critical Analysis
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
Period: Summer Term
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