Facts/Opinions/Bias/Propaganda

Something that a majority of scholars agree on at any given time. FACTS OPINIONS Something that a majority of scholars agree on at any given time. A fact can change. An idea or belief without enough evidence to make it a fact.

Fact or opinion? Cell phones make daily life easier. 75% of teens 12‐17 years old own cell phones. Washington, D.C. is the Capital City of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was the best president the United States has ever had. Pluto is not a planet. Italian is an easier language to learn than Spanish. George Washington was the U.S.’s first president. Football is a violent sport. Smoke detectors can help save lives. The more involved students are in school the higher their success rates.

When we practice to deceive Bias When we practice to deceive

Bias Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.

What is bias?

What does this photo say about war?

What does this photo say about war?

Do you think there is there bias in photographs? Why or why not?

What does this photo say about Governor Jan Brewer What does this photo say about Governor Jan Brewer? What does it say about Obama?

Objectivity Expressing facts without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or bias.

Is there such a thing as an objective news source Is there such a thing as an objective news source? Take this into consideration when choosing news articles. “The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” ― Thomas Jefferson