1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Can you name two types of information found in media?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Facts are true statements that can be proven. Opinions are thoughts or beliefs that can't be proven. It's important to be able to tell the difference between facts and opinions in the media.
Facts and Opinions in the Media
3. Slide
60 seconds
Facts: Statements that can be proven to be true or false through evidence. Opinions: Statements that express someone's thoughts, feelings, or beliefs and cannot be proven to be true or false. Media: Platforms used to communicate information, including TV, radio, newspapers, and websites.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The majority of news articles contain a mix of both facts and opinions. Journalists sometimes use 'weasel words' to express opinions without being too obvious. Some media outlets post 'fact checks' to verify the accuracy of news stories.
Did you know?
5. Open question
300 seconds
What are some examples of facts and opinions in the media?
6. Open question
300 seconds
How can we determine whether a media report is biased or objective?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What strategies can you use to distinguish between facts and opinions in media?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How can understanding the difference between facts and opinions help you analyze media reports?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a chicken disco dancing under a glittery disco ball
10. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What is the difference between facts and opinions when reading non-fiction text in the media? Clues: • Facts are true statements that can be proven. • Opinions are statements based on beliefs and values. • Both facts and opinions can be biased. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work together to make a poster explaining the difference between facts and opinions B. Draw a comic strip showing an example of how facts and opinions can be used in media
11. Poll
60 seconds
What are facts?
- Fictional stories
- Guesses or assumptions
- Statements that can be proven true
- Personal opinions
12. Poll
60 seconds
What are opinions?
- Personal beliefs or feelings
- Scientific evidence
- Historical events
- Objective truths
13. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one way you can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion when you are reading a non-fiction text?
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