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Biases (For or Against) Made by The Author

This document provides a lesson on identifying biases in authors. It discusses what bias is, how to determine an author's bias through generalizations, exaggerations, loaded words, opinions, and stereotypes. Examples are given of biased and less biased ways of expressing ideas. Later sections include a quiz matching biases to subjects, identifying biased vs unbiased statements, and multiple choice questions about determining an author's bias. The overall document aims to teach students to examine biases in authors' writing.

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Biases (For or Against) Made by The Author

This document provides a lesson on identifying biases in authors. It discusses what bias is, how to determine an author's bias through generalizations, exaggerations, loaded words, opinions, and stereotypes. Examples are given of biased and less biased ways of expressing ideas. Later sections include a quiz matching biases to subjects, identifying biased vs unbiased statements, and multiple choice questions about determining an author's bias. The overall document aims to teach students to examine biases in authors' writing.

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QUARTER 3

LESSON 1: Biases (for or


against) made by the author
WHAT IS THE
AUTHOR'S BIAS?

Objective: Examine biases (for or


against) made by the author.
MATCH BIASES
 Directions. To test your prior knowledge
about the lesson, match the subject on the
left to the biases on the right of what people
might think.
A B
1. clowns dangerous
2. pigs creepy
3. bees kind
4. teachers dirty
5. women weak
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S BIAS?

 An important part of evaluating an author's


ethos (belief) is identifying the author's bias.
 Bias is any opinion that influences a person's
thoughts, feelings, or actions. A person can be
biased against something or have a bias for
something. An author's bias is an opinion or
prejudice that affects that author's writing. It
prevents the author from being completely
neutral about the topic or issue about which
she/he is writing.
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S BIAS?

 The author's bias is the preference or opinion


that prevents one from approaching
something with a neutral point of view. It is
not always bad, but it does not belong in some
types of non-fiction when a statement reflects
a partiality preference or prejudice for or
against a person, object, or idea.
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S BIAS?

 Moreover, it is an inclination of temperament or


outlook, especially personal and sometimes
unreasoned judgment or prejudice.The author may
state some of his/her biases directly by telling the
reader his/her opinions on certain topics or
admitting that she/he has a conflict of interest or
preference. But when an author does not
acknowledge his/her own bias, a skilled reader can
infer what an author's bias maybe by looking at the
author's diction and use of evidence.
How do you determine an author’s
bias?
 A. Generalizations  not being specific
 making broad
statements
 Example: Dogs are
more social than
cats.
How do you determine an author’s
bias?
 B. Exaggerations  overstating
something
 stretching the truth
 Example: All
students play games
on their netbooks
during class.
How do you determine an author’s
bias?
 C. Loaded Words  Words designed to make
you emotional
 either in a good or bad
way
 Example:
 Congressman Smith was born
near green pastures of Indiana
raised with wholesome family
values.
How do you determine an author’s
bias?
 D. Opinions  the way the author
feels or believes
 not necessarily
based on fact
 Example:
Chocolate is the best
flavor of ice
cream.
How do you determine an author’s
bias?
 E. Stereotypes  If the author labels an entire
group, the writing is probably
biased.
 Example: Although she was
blonde, Mary was still
intelligent.
 This connotates that blonde
people are not that intelligent.
Just say, “Mary is
intelligent.”
How could these ideas have been expressed
with less bias?
Biased Less Biased
Dogs are less social than cats. Dogs are social creatures by nature,
while cats tend to be less on their owners
for affection and attention. Of course,
there are exceptions to this rule.
Many students play games on their Many students are occasionally tempted
netbooks during class. to play games on their netbooks during
class.
WHICH IS WHICH
Directions: Identify the biased and unbiased statement.
Write biased or unbiased.
1. Pizza is the best food ever.
2. Cats are cleaner than dogs.
3. The current number of COVID cases in the Philippines is raising.
4. According to WHO, frequent washing of hands is one of the habits
one must have.
5. The effects of online games are really very bad.
6. She lives in a shabby house full of misery.
7. Cotton candy is made up of sugar.
8. Left-handed people are more intelligent than right-handed people.
9. Plastic trash in water can cause a whale’s life when eaten.
10. A cellphone is made up of small wiring.
QUIZ 1: IDENTIFYING AUTHOR’S
BIASES
I. Directions: Study the following statements below.
Identify the biased and unbiased statement. Write
BIASED or UNBIASED on the blank.

II. Directions: Read the scenario and answer the


questions below.

III. Directions: Read the questions and choose the


letter of the best answer.

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