Understanding Media Bias: Analyzing Interview Techniques and Political Coverage
This lesson explores the dynamics of media bias in political interviews, focusing on recent televised interviews. Students will analyze how reporters shape questions, the comfort level of interviewees with those questions, and the potential oversights in questioning. The lesson also addresses the differences between liberal and conservative media biases, accusations made by both sides, and the role of media watchdogs. Through video analysis and group discussions, students will assess the impact of bias on news coverage and formulate their perspectives on media integrity.
Understanding Media Bias: Analyzing Interview Techniques and Political Coverage
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Do Now – p. 82 • Think of an interview that you have recently seen on television… • Who was getting interviewed? • What kinds of questions did the reporter ask? • Was the person being interviewed comfortable with the questions? Why or why not? • Were there any important questions that the reporter didn’t ask? Copy and Answer
Today’s Objectives • What is the difference between liberal and conservative bias? • What do conservatives accuse liberal media of when it comes to presidential politics? • What groups monitor the media’s coverage of politics and why do they do it?
Notes p. 83 Bias and Media Watchdogs • Media Bias– Real or imagined prejudice that is thought to affect what stories journalists cover and how they report those stories • Conservative Bias • Critics say conservative reporters attack President Obama on personal issues • Liberal Bias • Critics say liberal reporters go too easy on President Obama
Video Clip Analysis • We are going to watch two video clips today • As you watch each clip, fill in your answers on your paste-in sheet When we are done, paste onto p. 83
Notes p. 83 Bias and Media Watchdogs • Media Bias– Real or imagined prejudice that is thought to affect what stories journalists cover and how they report those stories • Media Watchdogs – Groups that investigate news coverage to ensure fair and accurate reporting • Conservative Bias • Liberals say conservative media attacks President Obama on personal issues • Liberal Bias • Conservatives say liberal media goes easy on President Obama
MEAL MEAL Paragraph Activity ain Idea State the main idea of your argument • Is it worse for the media to attack the president, or for the media to ask the president “softball” questions? Explain your answer. • You must also use at least 3 piece of evidence to support your argument vidence Give facts or ideas to support your argument nalysis Tell why those facts or ideas are important Be ready to share!!! ink Restate your main idea
Reflection – p. 82 • Overall, do you think American media has a conservative bias, a liberal bias, or is it balanced? Explain your answer. Copy and Answer
