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EQ: How do I detect an author’s bias?

EQ: How do I detect an author’s bias?. Bell Ringers: 7 MAR – 18 MAR Standards: E2-2.3 Analyze informational texts for author bias (including word choice, the exclusion and inclusion of particular information, and unsupported opinions). MONDAY, 7 FEB: HSAP SECTION: Copy what’s in black.

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EQ: How do I detect an author’s bias?

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  1. EQ: How do I detect an author’s bias? Bell Ringers: 7 MAR – 18 MAR Standards: E2-2.3 Analyze informational texts for author bias (including word choice, the exclusion and inclusion of particular information, and unsupported opinions).

  2. MONDAY, 7 FEB: HSAP SECTION: Copy what’s in black. 1. What is bias? • Author bias is a type of “taking sides” or a prejudice. • Bias(ed) = (n)slant, angle • (v) influence [Use suffix to change to an adj.: ______] • (adj) partial [Use suffix to change to a n.: _________] • Antonym = ________ [Use prefix to create opposite.] • Everyone has biases. • Recognizing biases helps to understand others’ points of view.

  3. Look at the following cartoon, and answer the question:Which group supports the war? According to the cartoon, the ________________ group seems to support the war because its bias (slant/angle) refers to _____________________________________________________________. RIGHT-WING means CONSERVATIVE, which is usually associated with Republicans. LEFT-WING means LIBERAL, which is usually associated with Democrats.

  4. HSAP QUESTIONS: Even though you haven’t read the article, you can figure out the correct answer IF you look for clues. Write the ENTIRE statement that would show how a writer might try to influence someone to help stop land development. In the passage, the author gains the interest and sympathy of the reader… A. concluding the story with action and suspense. B. explaining the benefits of real estate development. C. creating memorable but unfortunate main characters who support the construction company. D. developing a plot about the demise of cherished places.

  5. What is the bias being shown here?

  6. HSAP Question: BIAS: DIRECTIONS1. Copy the answers given below. (Yes, all four!) 2. Underline each source of info. 3. Put a ‘B’ next to the answers that could be biased. 6. Which research source would provide the most bias-freeinformation to support arguments in favor of curfews? • an online report about recent curfew laws resulting from high crime rates • an online magazine article by a teen about how curfew laws saved his life • an editorial that argues that curfews reduce crime rates • a newspaper article with crime statistics showing drops in crime rates in cities with curfews I’m not showing you the question yet…

  7. You have three minutes to write a complete answer to this question:How do you determine if a statement is a fact or an opinion?

  8. HSAP SECTION: Copy what’s in black. 1. How do we recognize bias?

  9. HSAP SECTION: Copy what’s in black. 1. How do we recognize bias?

  10. Do you agree?

  11. HSAP SECTION: Copy what’s in black. 1. How do we recognize bias?

  12. What are the biased messages shown in each of these cartoons?Write your opinion for EACH CARTOON!

  13. What is bias? Vegans are people who do not consume or use ANY product that comes from ANY animals. The National Dairy Association uses the campaign phrase “Got milk?” as well as pictures of celebrities with milk moustaches to endorse milk. How might these two groups of people be biased, and how might each group try to influence YOU?

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