Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Bias in Writing

Today we had no Quick Write.
Tuesday.

***Don't lie! Your job is to make the truth sound as good, or as bad, as possible***
How old are the students in this class?
good- Most of the kids in this class are 12 so they're mature and responsible.
bad- A large majority of this class are pre-teens meaning they're stubborn and for the most part immature.

How many students are in this class?
good- There are many kids in this class so there is a variety of races, faces, and cultures among them.
bad- There are over 40 kids in this class so none of them get the small portion undivided attention they all deserve.

How do the kids behave in this class?
good- Many kids are well behaved and listen.
bad- Far too many kids talk far too often.

How much hair does Mr. McCabe have?
good- He has a full head of hair except for a bald spot which gives him character.
bad- Mr. McCabe has a decent amount of hair except for this one bald spot. He could use a little bit of Bosley.