Your response to the Discussion Prompt (6 points). Did you analyze the media bias in the 1912 article about the Titanic? Did you discuss possible reasons that led reporters to believe the White Star hype? Did you consider how hype or propaganda may bias reporting today? Is your response detailed and in complete sentences? (There are 3 things you are analyzing in the prompt, so that means your response must be a minimum of 3 complete sentences.)
Your responses to classmates’ posts (4 points total, 2 points per response). Did you respond to at least 2 other classmates’ posts? Were your responses thoughtful, respectful, and adding to the discussion (not just repeating something they already said)? Did you say why you agree or disagree with them? Are your responses in complete sentences?
* Please Note * If you don't see any (or many) other student responses, you will have to come back to today's discussion assignment on a different day to respond to your classmates. To do that, just click on the "Course Outline" button on the upper left-hand side of any ELA connexus lesson, and then select Unit 2, Lesson 4 to reopen this lesson, and then click "Start Lesson" below, which will take you back to the link to the Discussion.
Additionally, we will be going over this assignment & how to do it in live lesson on Tuesday (1/16).
In the 1912 article about the Titanic, media bias can be seen in the way reporters exaggerated the luxurious accommodations on the ship while downplaying the safety concerns. This bias may have been influenced by the White Star Line's reputation and the desire to attract readers with sensational stories. Today, hype and propaganda can still bias reporting by shaping public opinion and spreading misinformation. It is important for journalists to remain objective and fact-based in their reporting to avoid contributing to bias in the media.
Response to Classmate 1:
I agree with your analysis of media bias in the 1912 article about the Titanic. The reporters seemed to focus on promoting the White Star Line's reputation as a prestigious and luxurious cruise company, rather than objectively reporting on the safety concerns of the ship. This bias may have been influenced by the need to attract readers with sensationalized stories. In today's media landscape, similar hype and propaganda can still influence reporting, shaping public perceptions and spreading misinformation.
Response to Classmate 2:
I agree with your points about the potential reasons that led reporters to believe the White Star hype in the 1912 article about the Titanic. It is likely that the sensationalized stories of luxury and opulence were more appealing to readers and advertisers than reporting on safety concerns. This bias in reporting can still be seen today, where media outlets may prioritize clickbait headlines and sensationalized stories over objective reporting. It is important for journalists to maintain their integrity and provide accurate, unbiased information to the public.