Investigating Informational Texts · Informational Reading

Analyzing Bias in Media

Critically examining how media outlets frame stories and select specific information.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the placement of a story in a news feed influence its perceived importance?
  2. 2What role does loaded language play in shaping public opinion on a controversial topic?
  3. 3How can a reader verify the claims made in a viral social media post?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.6CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.8
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Investigating Informational Texts
Period: Informational Reading

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