Neither should media consumers. Compare headlines and story content. Headlines are probably the most important aspect of news stories. After reading an article, propose alternative headlines that emphasize different facts. Identify politically-charged labels, adjectives, and verbs.
Word choices can help identify reporters' biases.
Have your family or group read an article and list words that seem politically charged. Question the hidden agenda of suspicious sources. Often, however, sources use their anonymity to further their own agendas. 4. Consider whether the placement of ideas and sources affects story impact. Try cutting apart a newspaper article and pasting it back together in a different order.