๐ Topic Summary
In today's digital world, we're constantly bombarded with information from various online sources. It's super important to be able to tell if a source is showing bias or pushing a specific agenda. Bias means that the information is presented in a way that favors one point of view, while an agenda is a hidden plan or goal that the source wants to achieve. By learning to identify these, you become a more critical and informed reader! This helps you make better decisions and form your own opinions based on facts, not just someone else's slant.
This worksheet will help you learn how to identify loaded language, one-sided arguments, and other clues that indicate bias and agenda.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
- Terms: Bias, Agenda, Credibility, Source, Propaganda
- Definitions:
- A. Information presented to influence public opinion.
- B. The quality of being believable or trustworthy.
- C. A particular attitude or tendency to favor one way of thinking.
- D. A place or person from which information comes.
- E. A secret plan or aim.
Write your answers here (e.g., 1-C, 2-E):
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the missing words:
When analyzing online sources, look for signs of _____. This can be spotted by identifying _____ language, which often uses emotionally charged words. Also, be aware of _____ arguments that only present one side of an issue. Checking the _____ of the source is crucial to determine if the information is trustworthy.
Word Bank: bias, loaded, one-sided, credibility
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you read an article online claiming that all cats are secretly plotting against humans. What are three things you would do to determine if this source is biased or has an agenda? Explain your reasoning.