Lesson Objectives By the end of the lesson we will:  Know what Standard English is  Understand what ‘bias’ is  Be able to identify signs of a bias news story  Understanding the difference between fact and opinion.

Standard English Firefighters said the ginormous fire was proper hot and dangerous. Onlookers were all like “oh my god!” when the gas canister exploded and bits went everywhere!! A formal style: used in most types of writing and when addressing important people

Standard or non- standard? 1. When we done our science experiment the water went all bubbly. 2. I didn’t do nothing! 3. I thought that was lovely. 4.I seen you thump him one on the head! 5. The wind was very cold on Saturday.

What is bias? Bias: A one-sided perspective; an inclination towards one point of view

Idiot pulls traffic stunt Daredevil halts traffic Burglar gets just desserts as man defends home Homeowner shoots burglar in back as he flees

M’Bro singer loses X Factor final Evening Gazette  What will you write about Ben’s performance?  What will you write about Beth’s performance? Bournemouth Echo  What will you write about Beth’s performance?  What will you write about Ben’s performance M’Bro Ben loses X Factor final to Bournemouth Beth

Facts A fact is a truth statement about a particular subject or situation. Facts can be permanent – never change For instance – Britain is a country Or they can be variable For instance – This food is hot

An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.

Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.

There are 12 months in a year.

Oops! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

French fries taste better with ketchup.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Gundam, Ben 10 and Doraemon are cartoon characters.

OOPS! That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!

Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!

The temperature outside is 20 degrees.

Correct! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting hot!

OOPS! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting cold!

Computers are the best invention ever!

OOPS! That statement is an opinion …but I’d have to agree with it!

Correct! That statement is an opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!

I think I look terrible in orange.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

Mother is working in the garden.

OOPS! That statement is a fact. Get the idea?

Correct! That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!

Pizza is the best tasting food.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

Soccer and tennis are both sports.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.