SWBAT Define and understand bias.

DO NOW: Read the article on your desk. Highlight/underline any key points.

DISCUSS: What is this article about?

HOMEWORK

1) Read Springboard Activity 2.2 and answer question 1 only (handout)

2) Vocabulary quiz on FRIDAY

BIAS

(Noun) a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice (dictionary.com).

What sort of biases might there be in these articles?

BIAS

Miami Herald -

ESPN -

Daily Show with John Stewart

Other examples... Blind Auditions - The Voice vs. Idol Fox News vs. MSNBC OJ Simpson case Jury selection process

George Carlin once said you don't have to lie to get out of jury duty... Just tell them you're perfect because you can tell if people are guilty just by looking at them.

How does bias affect the credibility of a source?

Let's say... A man is trying to decide whether to get his

TV service from DirecTV or Optimum. A year ago, his car was hit by an Optimum service van, and he had to pay $500 in repairs. What company do you think he will choose?

A woman is being considered to serve on the jury for a case involving the murder of a child. She has 3 small children, so the defense dismisses her from the jury selection process. Why?

Exit Slip

What sort of biases might you have? Do you think these biases come out in your

writing?

HOMEWORK

1) Read Springboard Activity 2.2 and answer question 1 only (handout)

2) Vocabulary quiz on FRIDAY