Argument and Claims
Which sentence supports the point that PE classes need to be improved?
A. there are better ways to create teams w/out hurting feelings
B. PE class is a great place to teach
A
What is media?
television programs, films, CDs, books, newspapers, website pages, election campaigns, pamphlets, etc.
Compare dogs and cats (1 example)
both animals/mammals
What is a claim?
an argument; something the author is trying to prove
What diagram does comparing and contrasting use?
venn diagram
Which detail supports the claim that firefighters face serious dangers?
A. It is unfair that football players make more than firemen.
B. Smoke and flames can cause harm to firefighters.
B
Bias in media is...
unavoidable
All media has bias
Contrast fine dining and fast food (1 example)
fast food is cheap where fine dining can be expensive
Something used to support a claim (factual and truthful)
Which words indicate a comparison?
1. in contrast
2. like
3. while
4. whereas
like
Which sentence best supports the idea that chameleons are good at hiding?
A. They are able to blend into the leaves and branches.
B. It can change b/c of the temperature or water in the air.
A
Why should you be skeptical of media?
It can have hidden agendas
Contrast romantic movies or comedies (1 example)
What does comparing mean?
to show how things are similar/alike
Which is a word that means to contrast?
1. unlike
2. both
3. likewise
4. similarly
unlike
Bullying people on social media can have a negative impact on them.
Claim
What is an example of product placement in media?
1. TV character using a cell phone brand in the show.
2. Eating a specific brand of popcorn at the movies.
3. Watching a movie on the latest tablet.
TV character using a cell phone brand in the show.
Compare shopping online to shopping in-person
buying clothes; fun
What does contrasting mean?
to show how things are different/not alike
Give an example of a type of media you have seen.
Varying answers
Claim or Not a claim:
Purple is the best color in the world.
Not a claim
Most media images are...
1. shocking
2. boring
3. edited
edited
Contrast talking on the phone to friends and hanging out in person with friends
in person you can hug and hear them laugh more clearly; talking on the phone can be easier and less time consuming
What are reasons and what do they tell us when we are looking at arguments/claims?
Reasons tell us why
Reasons provide evidence for believing in a specific argument
Claim or Not a claim:
Food prepared at home is healthier than cafeteria food.
Claim