Learning Targets:
We will do these activities TOGETHER in class
Quick Reminders on academic writing:
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CLICK HERE for Reminders on How to Punctuate Titles (pear deck)
CLICK HERE: Commentary - What is it? Why is it important?
When we get to the synthesis unit we will discuss how to cite sources on the AP exam. If we don’t have time to go through all of these slide shows in class, then view them on your own.
Take a Test to See Where You Stand on the Political Spectrum �The diction is challenging so ASK if you need help understanding the questions.
Why do you need to understand your own biases?
Take this test to see where you stand on political and social issues
Your test results will be on the VERY BOTTOM of the page after you complete the test.
Understanding Bias
Why is it Important?
When we read, listen to, watch, and create news stories, it is important for us to be mindful of not just our own bias (which is why we took the political compass test), but the biases that are embedded in the news sources we consume. Every single person, platform, organization, and company have a bias, and you need to be aware of that bias as you consume their news product. It will impact the way they tell a story and interpret information. A bias does not necessarily mean the source is bad, but when you’re trying to get the plain facts, you want to correct for bias as much as you can, so you can get the clearest picture of what happened as possible.
Evaluating Sources
Visit this website: Allsides.com
This link should take you to a website that has a chart with various news sources placed on it. If you scroll down, you will find you are able to access a list with over 800 news sources and search for certain news sources as well. Use this page to do the following reflection.
Now it’s Time to APPLY What You Know about Bias, Author’s Choices, and Rhetorical Analysis to evaluate NEWS stories from different sources
Look how three different sources posted on the All Sides website that report on the same story. What choices does the author make which reveals the story is slanted? Consider what info is included, omitted, or emphasized? Also consider the diction used and its impact on tone, purpose, and rhetorical appeals. Decide what choices are the most impactful/significant.
CLICK HERE to Visit the ALL SIDES site
Take notes on each question in a Google doc and be prepared to report back to the class.
I Do, We Do, YOU Do!
NEXT WEEK you will analyze a news article on your own.�Students w/ a C- or above can work w/ a partner IF desired.
CLICK HERE for Graded Assignment