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What kind of person is Jim Gray? Discussion We have heard two different descriptions of what happened to Jim Gray. How are they different? Why are they different? Which one do you think is true? The first description is negative and the second description lists positive things, because Mr. Keller doesn’t like Mr. Gray and he also calls him “ Mr. Gray” to show that he is not a friend. Mr. Gray’s coworkers like him and talk about “Jim” . The two descriptions are probably both “true”. What’s the difference between A and B? A too slow noisy wild not serious nosy rude careless Conclusion It is not possible for media messages to be completely objective because it is reported from a certain point of view and to a specific audience. The best way to deal with the “information” is to become a critical reader and to read more than one report of the same event and check news sources. Integrating skills :Two different reports of the same event First description “fewer than a hundred” - make the group sound small “people” “caused trouble” “ most successful company” “The rude and noisy group” “made it difficult for workers to get into…” “troublemakers” “left peacefully…but a few of them fought with the guards” Second description “ More than ninety” - make the group sound large “responsible and caring citizens” “made their voices heard” “ the city’s worst polluter” “the citizens…[who] love nature and our planet” “talked to workers… left a positive message about…” “brave and strong activists” “ angry men armed with sticks to fight with…” Questions Who do you think wrote each report? The first report is written by someone who supports __________. The second report is written by someone who supports ______________. What do you think are facts? 1) ____________________ gathered _____________. 2) The group was __________outside the factory to protest _____________. 3) The meeting ended when _________ arri