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Understanding Objectivity and Bias and Evaluating Evidence

Authored by Helena Epps

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Objectivity and Bias and Evaluating Evidence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a generalization?

A specific detail noticed about others

A broad statement that applies a characteristic to a large group

A personal opinion about someone else

A single fact noticed about others

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an Ad Hominem Fallacy?

Attacking the person instead of the argument

Using facts to support a claim

Making a general statement

Agreeing with everyone

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Soccer practice is pointless because we never learn anything new. Coach Johnson's drills are probably bad because he didn't play soccer in high school. We might as well practice on our own. This is an example of what type of fallacy?

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to identify fallacies in arguments?

To make arguments more confusing

To strengthen the argument

To ensure the argument is logical and fair

To ignore facts

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.2.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an objective statement?

The concert was the best I've ever attended!

The concert lasted two hours and featured three bands.

The concert was too loud and crowded.

The concert was a waste of time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement shows bias?

The school has 500 students.

The school is the best in the district.

The school was built in 1990.

The school has a large playground.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Does the argument show bias or objectivity? "Recess is the most important part of the school day because it helps students feel happier and gives them a break from learning."

Bias, because it expresses a personal opinion.

Objectivity, because it is based on facts.

Bias, because it includes statistical data.

Objectivity, because it is a neutral statement.

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