Sports Media and Bias
The Hero's Journey
True Stories
Literacy Skills
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100

The definition of media bias.

What is news or information is presented with a particular perspective?

100

The first stage of the Hero's Journey.

What is the ordinary world or status quo?
100

This is the story of a tennis player from Compton, California.

Who is Serena Williams?

100

Thanks,


Tyson M.
Grade 7 Student

What is an email signature?

100

How scenes in movies/TV are shot.

What is cinematography?

200

The type of bias that deals with HOW a story is presented.

What is presentation bias?

200

The purpose of using the Hero's Journey Framework.

What is to help us understand character growth and changes?

200

The name of the Hockey Team that was in a bus crash on their way to a game in 2018.

Who are the Humbolt Broncos?

200

Subject: Question about Homework Due Tomorrow
This is an example of:

What is a subject line?

200

The type of camera angle that makes the subject seem powerful. (Hint: think about "looking up" to someone)

What is a low camera angle?

300

The type of bias that deals with leaving out important information.

What is commission Bias?

300

The stage in which the Hero meets someone who offers guidance.

What is meeting the mentor?

300

The player who infamously used the phase: we talkin' bout practice?

Who is Allen Iverson?

300

"The thunder grumbled angrily in the distance." This is an example of:

What is personification?

300

Something that we hear in the background that adds or enhances emotion within a scene.

What is music?
400
Defining a player as either a "struggling player" or a "developing athlete".

What is language bias?

400

The titles of this phase: In 2003, after reaching world No. 1, her journey was threatened by personal tragedy—her older sister, Yetunde, was killed in a shooting. Overcome with grief, she stepped away from the sport, questioning if she could continue. Injuries and self-doubt crept in, and many wondered if she would ever return to her peak.

What is the crisis?

400

The soccer player who battled adversity like a torn ACL to play soccer for the USA national team.

Who is Alex Morgan?

400

"At first, Jason didn’t want to be part of the science fair. But when he saw how excited his friends were, he changed his mind and joined the team." This is an example of a:

What is a turning point?

400

The Jr. High event that will be happening on May 8, 2025.

What is the track meet?

500

ESPN disproportionally covering Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, over other teams and athletes.

What is team favouritism?

500

The stage that disrupts the hero's normal life.

What is the call to adventure?
500

The name of the female snowboarder who was on the cover of the Sport's Illustrated cover we looked at in class. (hint: the one with the dog)

Who is Chloe Kim?

500
Jumbo Shrimp is an example of:

What is an oxymoron?

500

The name Mr. Ressler's favourite hockey player and the name of his dog.

Who is Alex Ovechkin (or Ovechkin)?