The Power of Words — Bias and Genre through the media of the Russian Revolution

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The Power of Words — Bias and Genre through the media of the Russian Revolution

80-minute lesson for a writing class, 15-60 students

  • finding bias
  • word choice in writing

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze media for purpose, approach, and audience
  • Evaluate word choice to understand authorial bias
  • Choose vocabulary according to their own rhetorical goals

Lesson plan

Powerpoint presentation