Practice Selection and Omission of Information - 1.6.2 | Module 7: Media Literacy and Digital Communication | IB grade 9 English
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Selection and Omission of Information

1.6.2 - Selection and Omission of Information

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Question 1 Easy

Define selection in media.

💡 Hint: Think about what information is chosen for news headlines.

Question 2 Easy

What does omission mean?

💡 Hint: Consider what details might change how a story is understood.

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Question 1

What does selection in media refer to?

Including facts that support a viewpoint
Leaving out details
Both A and B

💡 Hint: Consider what media chooses to highlight.

Question 2

True or False: Omission can distort the full context of a story.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about stories missing key information.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Identify a news article that you believe exemplifies selection and omission. Discuss what information has been selected and what has been omitted.

💡 Hint: Look for contrasting reports from other sources.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a presentation analyzing a media campaign and what selection and omission techniques were used to influence public opinion.

💡 Hint: Consider who profits from the media portrayal.

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