Detecting Bias
Next we'll watch this short video. There may be many different takes on the same news story. We bring our own biases to what we read and view AND the organization creating the news probably has its own aims and objectives.
💭 Quick Reflection
Take a few moments to reflect on what the word "bias" means to you. There are no wrong answers! Then we'll discuss how we know a source might be biased.
A Spectrum of Sources
A lot of our media is biased! Spend a few moments looking at the AllSides Media Bias Chart.
Let's discuss:
*Did the placement of any sources surprise you?
*Why do you think it's important to look at balanced sources and/or a range of sources?
📄Today's Activity
You will work with a partner to take a look at one of six topics currently in the news. One of you will find an article from a list of sources in Column A, and one of you will find an article from a source in Column B. You will then skim BOTH the articles and answer the questions comparing them.