Analyzing Point of View in Media Texts Quiz

From the title, whose point of view do you think will be presented in this article?

• Both Oscar Pistorius and IAAF

• IAAF

• Oscar Pistorius

• None of the above

How do you feel when someone in authority makes a decision that overturns your dreams?

• Disappointed

• Resigned

• Angry

• Motivated

Consider whether more than one point of view is presented. From the introduction, whose point of view do you think will be presented?

• Oscar Pistorius

• IAAF

• Both Oscar Pistorius and IAAF

• None of the above

Most media texts are not neutral, but news reports usually try to present a balanced view. As you read this article, consider how neutral this article is in its presentation of information.

• Slightly biased towards IAAF

• Completely biased

• Slightly biased towards Oscar Pistorius

• Completely neutral

Question whether the media text has an obvious or clearly stated point of view. As you read, consider whether this news article presents all sides of the story.

• Yes, it presents all sides of the story

• No, it presents only one side of the story

• It presents both sides but favors one

• It presents both sides but remains neutral

Look for a subtle or unstated point of view. Are there any words or statements in this article that make you think the authors might favor one side over the other? Or does the article remain neutral throughout?

• The article favors Oscar Pistorius

• The article favors both sides equally

• The article favors IAAF

• The article remains neutral throughout

Check that different points of view are presented and that they're presented fairly and with respect. Does this article present both sides of the issue fairly? Support your response with evidence from the text.

• It presents both sides but with bias

• No, it favors one side over the other

• It presents only one side of the issue

• Yes, it presents both sides fairly

Reflecting: Imagine you were writing a letter to the authors of this article. Your letter begins 'I appreciated (didn't appreciate) your article on Oscar Pistorius which presented an unbiased (a biased) view of the issue ....' Take a clear position and finish this letter.

• I appreciated, unbiased

• I appreciated, biased

• Didn't appreciate, biased

• Didn't appreciate, unbiased

Metacognition: Which point-of-view questions helped you to improve your understanding of this article?

• None of the above

• Analyzing Point of View

• Reflecting

• Critical Literacy

Think about whether any points of view are missing in the media text. Does this article represent all viewpoints on this issue? If not, who is not represented?

• Only IAAF's viewpoint is missing

• Only Oscar Pistorius' viewpoint is missing

• Some viewpoints are missing

• All viewpoints are represented