Spotting Bias in the News
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Victorian Curriculum Australia
What's Included
Learning Objective
What is Bias? I can evaluate how different forms of bias can affect media reporting.
Warm-Up Video
Common Craft Explainer Videos · 2:38
How to Detect Bias in Media - Explained by Common Craft
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
People often root for ideas, laws, products, research, and politicians, and may create biased media to promote their "team's" side of the story, but it is important to recognize that bias is often hidden. Please include more highlights
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To detect bias, ask: Who is the author and what is their motivation? Do they benefit from promoting one idea? Do they ignore key information or perspectives that don't fit their own?
- 3
To detect bias, ask: Are sources cited, and what role do they play? Does the article use insulting language or buzzwords, or examples that appeal to only one side of the story? If so, the article may be biased.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three methods you can use to identify bias in the media.”
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