Bias 5 types of Prejudice

-is a means a tendency to favor one person, group,

thing or point of view over another, often in an unfair Racism
way. - This is the idea that groups of people exhibit
-Favoritism and unfairness. different personality, characteristics and can be
-More on feelings. separated based on the dominance of one race over
Example: Teachers Anna give more attention to another.
girls. Example: All Chinese in the country are considered
virus carriers due to theCOVID-19 disease.
Common types of Bias Sexism
- This is a prejudice based on sex or gender.
Anchor Bias Example: Women are considered weak and lack the
strength and ability to do the work of men.
Anchor bias happens when people are too relied on Classism
current information or the initial information - This is a prejudice based on social class or
they find in decision-making. grouping of individuals based on wealth,
occupation, income, education, and social
Example: From what I know, I chose you because I
network.
believed others are not as good as you.
Example: The poor are uneducated and do not help
our country; they should not be treated well by the
Media Bias government.
Ageism
Media Bias happens when the journalists and news - This is a prejudicial attitude towards older people,
producers in the mass media select what to report old age, and the aging process.
Example: All adults should not be hired because they
and cover.
only become a burden,especially those who deserve
to retire.
Example: As a witness to the incident, I can attest that
Religious prejudice
the reported news is far from what I see because the - This is the attitude towards a person or group
events are reversed and untrue. differently because of the particular beliefs about
religion.
Confirmation Example:He lost his job because of his religion, which
was believed to conflict with hisemployer.
Confirmation happens when one tends to search
for, interpret, favor, and remember information
supporting one’s belief and views.
Bias and prejudice are closely related and often used
Example: When he found out that the report did not interchangeably. Both have a negative impact on our
agree with his views, he immediately researched facts
dealings.
to prove that he was right.

Conformity
EXPOSITORYTEXT
-happens when one makes wrong or uncomfortable
 An expository text is to inform or explain. It
decision to fit in to please the group of people. aims to provide the reader with comprehensive
information about a specific topic. This type of
-Please someone or a group. text gives out facts and provide a deep
insight, explaining complex concept or
Example: Although I did not agree with my will, I went procedures in a manner that the reader can
with them to be happy. I was ashamed of my own understand.
helpless decision.
TYPES OF EXPOSITORY TEXT
Halo Effect
Description in Expository Text
Halo happens when one sees the wonderful thing  Descriptive expository text focuses on
about a person and let the perceptions on explaining or describing a topic in detail. The goal
everything else about that person be distorted. is to give the reader a clear and vivid picture of the
subject.
Example: Among the applicants, only Leo’s papers
were completely reviewed because the manager was  More on describing and stimulate our 5 senses
impressed with his awards and commendations.
Example: A rose is a symbol of beauty and elegance,
known for its soft, velvety petals and enchanting
fragrance.
What is Prejudice?
Prejudice refers to pre-judging before looking at the Sequence in Expository Text
evidence. It is an unfavorable opinion or feeling
beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or  Sequential or process-oriented expository text
reason.Prejudice can have a strong influence on provides information in a logical order or explains
how people behave and interact with steps in a process.
others, particularly with those who are different from
another group. Example:Start by folding the paper in half. Then, make
-More on action. small cuts along the edges. Next, unfold the paper to
reveal a beautiful design.
What is Argumentative Text? What is a source?
-A source of information is simply anything that
An argumentative text is a type of writing where provides you with data, facts, ideas, or knowledge
students must research a subject, gather, about a particular topic. It can be anything from a
produce, and assess supporting information, and book, website,or a person.
succinctly present their position.
What are the types of Sources?
AN ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT AND ITS THREE
BASIC PARTS THAT CONTAIN SOME PRIMARY SOURCES
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS - Provide factual information and first-hand
Introduction evidence.
-introduces the topic or problem, gives - A primary source is anything that gives you
background information, and presents the thesis direct evidence about the people and events.
statement which states the position of the writer. Examples:
- diary
Body - journal
-discusses the arguments that support the writer's - speeches
position. Every reason is backed up with pieces of - letters
evidence like statistics, the opinion of experts, - autobiography
personal experiences, examples, or quotations. It
may also include a refutation to discredit opposing SECONDARY SOURCES
arguments or counterclaims. - provide second-hand information and
commentary from other researchers.
Counterargument - anything that describes, interprets, evaluates,
-An argument to refute earlier arguments and give or analyzes information from primary sources.
weight to the actual position. Examples:
- Encyclopedia
Rebuttal - Textbooks
-It is a statement that gives reasons why the - Biography
counterargument is untrue.
TERTIARY SOURCES
Conclusion - also called a reference work, is a source that
-it gives a general statement that summarizes the gives an overview of information gathered from
arguments that support the main claim. This part primary and secondary sources but does not
rephrases the thesis statement, major points, call provide original interpretations or analysis.
Examples:
to attention, or concluding remarks.
- dictionaries

What is Fact?

• A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as

true based on the given evidence.
• Statements that can be proven by reliable
sources.
• Information based on scientific law, history
books, research article, and etc.

Example:
• Manuel L. Quezon was the President of the
Commonwealth Government of the Philippines
from 1935 to 1944.
• Noli Me Tangere contains of 63 chapters.

What is Opinion?
• An opinion is a feeling, judgment, belief, or
conclusion that based on your own perception.
• Statement that can be confusing.
• These words to signal an opinion: I think, in
my
opinion, perhaps, seem, etc.

Example:
• I think chocolate is the best flavor of ice
cream.
• Seem Shakespeare's plays are timeless
masterpieces.