Bias
What questions should I ask to think critically?
At least one:
Who wrote this?
Why did they say it this way?
Is there another side to the story?
Name a famous jingle used in an ad?
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What is the purpose of an Ad?
to remember a product and have good feelings about it.
buy the product
A teacher takes away a student's phone. The student thinks, That's unfair! But the teacher thinks, I want them to focus on learning! (How does each side feel? Is one completely right or wrong?
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Why do some fast-food restaurants use movies and toys in their ads?
Fast-food restaurants use movies and toys in their ads to grab kids' attention and make their meals more exciting! When kids see their favorite movie characters or cool toys, they feel excited and want to visit the restaurant.
This is a way for companies to influence people to buy their food. It makes the meal seem more fun, even if the food itself hasn’t changed! That's why you often see special toys or themed meals when a new movie comes out
Mascot: Who is white and looks like a marshmallow?
Pillsbury doughboy
Sells baking/ready made baking products
What is Bias?
Bias means favoring one side over another without thinking about all the facts.
It’s when someone has a strong opinion and sees things only from their own point of view, instead of being fair.
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What words do ads use to make us want to eat their food?
delicious, fresh or tasty.
What is the personality of the green m&m?
"Sassy"
What is the Bias in the Three Little Pigs story?
The bias in The Three Little Pigs is against the wolf, who is automatically seen as the "bad guy" without knowing his side of the story. The wolf is only seen as mean, dangerous, and destructive.
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Finish the lyrics
pizza pizza heyyy heyy (now)
What is brand loyalty?
Companies create brand loyalty by making their products seem the best through ads, cool logos, fun slogans, and special rewards.
How can bias be good or bad?
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How Does Advertising and the Media Affect My Choices?
🍔 Using Bright Colors & Fun Characters
📺 Showing Happy People
🎁 Offering Toys & Prizes
🎬 Using Celebrities & Movies
📱 Social Media & Influencers
Explain why you think a bird fits as Duolingo's (app teaching us about different languages) mascot?
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(Bird/flies over many countries to learn languages)