Author's Purpose
Author's Purpose
Being in favor or against something is...
Bias
What are the different types of evidence?
Facts, Stats, Studies, Expert Opinions, Testimonies, Personal Experiences
What is a counterpoint?
How far is a marathon?
26.2 miles
The three types of purpose for writing
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
The head coach of the Varsity hockey team makes his kid a starter even though other kids are better.
Does this show bias?
Yes
What type of evidence is:
The Minnesota State Record for the largest Muskie is 58.25 inches according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Fact
Is an article credible without a counterpoint?
Yes, but less credible.
How many Olympic Gold Medals does Michael Phelps have?
23
What would be the purpose of a TikTok Dance video?
Which is an example of a negative bias:
#1 Sally doesn't like Tiffany so because Penelope is friends with Tiffany, Sally also doesn't like Penelope.
OR
#2 Sally doesn't like Tiffany or Penelope.
#1
What type of evidence is:
A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute found that 85 percent of respondents believe that interaction with pets reduces loneliness.
Study
What would be a counterpoint of....
Big Foot is real because nobody knows that they aren't.
Big Foot is not real because there is no proof.
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
a. Netherlands
b. Iceland
c. Norway
d. Scotland
Scotland
What would be the purpose of a National Geographic article about Emperor Penguins?
To Inform
Which would be more likely to show positive bias:
#1 A Minnesota writer writing about the Vikings
or
#2 A Detroit writer writing about the Vikings
#1
If you wanted to prove that soccer is the most popular sport in the world what type of evidence would you use?
Facts, Stats, or Expert Opinion
What would be a counterpoint of...
Dogs are better than cats because they are more loving and approachable.
Cats are better than dogs because they are less maintenance than dogs.
Which is the only American Football team to go an entire season undefeated, including the SuperBowl?
a. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
b. New Orleans Saints
c. Miami Dolphins
d. New England Patriots
Dolphins!!!
What would be the purpose of a Doritos Ad?
To Persuade
Give an example of bias in school..
Ms. Albers thinks the most important subject is English because she teaches it.
If you wanted to prove that the best lunch at Shakopee West Middle School is French Toast Sticks what type of evidence would you use?
Study, Stats, Personal Experience
What would be a counterpoint of...
Pineapple does not belong on pizza.
Pineapple belongs on pizza because it is the greatest pizza topping of all time and people deserve to eat what they like. Okay?
What is Ms. Albers dog's name? (Bonus for breed!)
Rainey
Australian Shepherd/Poodle