Today we are looking at page 180/181 in our handout (Assessing positions on a controversial issue.) Child labour was a fact of everyday life in the Middle Ages, but is less common today in North America. In other parts of the world, it is more common. Points to remember:
Bias means "preference". Every writer considers what to leave in and what to leave out when writing about a topic. Good writers try to be fair and unbiased, however, controversial topics sometimes require a writer to take a certain point of view to make a point.
When reading about controversial topics (like Child Labour or politics or laws or religion) remember to:
1. Consider the source
a. Who wrote it?
b. Why was the material written?
2. Watch for biased language
a. What is the language like?
b. Does the writing show preference?
3. Recognize fact versus opinion
In preparation for tomorrow's class - please check out the Medieval City Webquest!
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