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?
What is the term used to mean an image or other type of media is created with artificial intelligence?
deepfake
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.
What part of a picture of a person do some researchers say is the best way to determine if an image is not real or is created using artificial intelligence
the eyes
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.
Fill in the blanks: In real images, ____ ______ in the eyes match up.
a. dark reflections
b. light spots
c. light reflections
c. light reflections
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.
What is the name of the astronomy principle many researchers are using now to detect pictures made by artificial intelligence?
Gini coefficient
What would be the purpose of a Doritos Ad?
To Persuade
Give an example of bias you see in school or at home.
Answers vary.
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 has a taste that studies show goes well with the taste of most other pizza toppings and ingredients.
Other answers are ok.
Which North Carolina basketball team won the ACC championship in 2024?
NC State