WALT .....Is the media politically biased and does it matter? WILF........K&U of the newspaper bias and circulation (E).... understanding of how TV bias differs from newspaper bias (D)........ evaluating the impact of media bias on voting behaviour (B)
This lesson investigates media bias and voting behaviour. Instructions 1. Read the presentation and take notes 2. in pairs use the newspaper hyperlinks and the papers you have been given to investigate evidence of political bias in the newspapers. Write a summary table which illustrates newspaper political affiliation and circulation at a glance. Use the following template. What does your completed table show?
Newspaper title
Political Bias
How many read it (approx)
3. Rally Coach the following questions:
a)How does newspaper bias and broadcasting bias differ? b)Does media bias harm democracy - if so how? c)What sort of measures could be put in place to combat media bias and its effect on election results? d)Is free speech more important than an unbiased media? e)How important do you think newspaper bias is as a factor affecting voting behaviour
