
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 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
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
3.
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.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
4.
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.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a claim in an essay?
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A claim is meant to show the audience how the author feels about the topic that they are writing about.
Example: "School uniforms prevent bullying."
This claim allows us to see how the author feels about school uniforms.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Match the following claims with the appropriate evidence.
Schools make millions of dollars from sports while the average sports scholarship is $11,000.
College athletes should be paid because it would be financially fair.
Schools have lost money in their yearly budgets and have had to cut extracurriculars.
Twelve year-olds shouldn't be allowed to work because it is harmful to their adolescence.
Too many hours of school and work could be bad for an adolescent.
Students should pay to play sports because schools are having to make tough decisions based on budget cuts.
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