 One way of shading the truth in mass communication  Only tells one side of the story  Only focuses on good or bad aspects  What is deemed as newsworthy may not be

 Is it possible to completely eliminate bias in mass communication?

 Bias exists in all media. Why do you think this is the case?

 Author’s background  Sources  Way the information is being presented

 With a partner: 1. Read The Three Little Pigs 2. Answer the questions together on the handout provided

 As a class, watch The True Story of the Three Little Pigs  With your partner, answer the questions on your handout

 What are the ideas, beliefs, and feelings displayed by the artist?  What might the bias, point of view, or intent of the writer be?  Compare the bias of the artist with the other side of the song.  For example, if the artist is singing about a lost love, what might be the bias of the other person who the artist is singing about? Why won’t they get back together with the artist?

 At your table groups:  Read the lyrics provided  Determine ideas, beliefs, and feelings displayed by the artist. Write them in the space provided on your handout  What might the bias, point of view, or intent of the writer be? Answer this question on the handout provided  Compare the bias of the artist with the other side of the song.  For example, if the artist is singing about a lost love, what might be the bias of the other person who the artist is singing about? Why won’t they get back together with the artist?  Answer this on the handout provided