This expertly structured media literacy resource is designed to teach students how to identify bias and propaganda in texts and media, with a focus on critical reading, persuasive techniques, propaganda strategies, and biased reporting. With a strong emphasis on media bias, emotional manipulation, political propaganda, selective reporting, and news framing, this material enables learners to assess information critically and detect subtle language bias, sensationalism, stereotype reinforcement, and information distortion in modern and historical contexts.
Across 4 detailed teaching pages, students explore key areas:
– How bias shapes media narratives
– How propaganda influences perception and emotion
– How to analyze emotional language, loaded words, and framing
– How to evaluate objectivity, evidence, and media credibility
Also included is a 300-word summary for review and comprehension.
The 5th page offers diverse and engaging tasks:
– 1 higher-order comprehension question
– 12 sentence completions
– 12 word gap-filling exercises
– 1 technical term explanation
– 5 true/false statements
– 1 creative discussion prompt
– 1 cloze text (330 words, 18 gaps)
– 1 word-matching activity (18 items)
– All solutions included
Perfect for Grades 8–11, this resource supports English Language Arts, EFL, ESL, and CLIL lessons focused on media influence, fake news, propaganda in politics, historical manipulation, persuasive media, and bias awareness.
Whether teaching digital literacy, preparing students for discussions about current affairs, or exploring media influence on society, this printable package builds essential analytical skills.
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