1. The Media
News Vs Issues

2. News
New information that is considered worth taking notice of, particularly about recent events.

4. What is an issue?
A debate about a controversial subject that is presented in the media over a period of time
It is sparked by a particular event that begins discussions about attitudes and opinions on the topic
Often there are a range of differing views on the topic

5. Examples of some issues
Asylum seekers and refugees
How to tackle climate change
Same sex marriage
Shark culling

6. Point of view in an article
On each issue people will hold different ‘points of view’
This may depend on their background or experience
It may be influenced by their political views – or how they see the world in a ‘big picture’
Some writers will express strong/extreme viewpoints, whilst other writers present a more balanced approach

7. Studying an issue
This is a process of answering some questions about the articles that you have been shown (or have found yourself)
They might include (but are not limited to) questions such as:

8. Questions
What is the ‘point of view’ of the author in this article? (For/Against/Neutral)
What evidence is there that this is the case? (How can you tell?)
What are the facts that the author has included in the article? (What is true and not an opinion?)
What tricks have they used to try to persuade me to agree with them? (Language, expert opinion, statistics, appeals, repetition, etc.)

9. Let’s give it a go – Shark Culling
What does ‘cull’ mean?
What do you already know about this issue?
When did this issue develop? Do you know why?
What would the two main sides of the issue be?
Who are the main ‘stakeholders’? (Who would be affected?)

10. Article One
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