Author's Perspective, Purpose, and Bias
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What are the three reasons an author has for writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Purple, Indigo, Exercise
Geographical, Ideological, Medium Type
This is not the answer
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of bias?
When an author uses a table, chart, graph, map, photo, etc. to support information provided in his/her argument
prejudice or a preconceived judgment or an opinion formed without just grounds (fair basis) or sufficient knowledge (good enough understanding).
When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting
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CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of persuade?
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of inform?
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
is mrs lambert the best teacher
yes
tes
yesyes
no
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of entertain?
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
How does geography influence bias?
because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).
because our perception of everyday human life varies from location to location.
because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.
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CCSS.RL.5.6
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