Author's Bias

Disney World is the best vacation spot in the world.

• Positive connotation

• Negative connotation

• Neutral connotation

Brussel sprouts are disgusting.

• Positive connotation

• Negative connotation

• Neutral connotation

Chocolate chip cookies were invented by an American Chef.

• Positive connotation

• Negative connotation

• Neutral connotation

Parents of today's time are too over protective of their children.

• Positive connotation

• Negative connotation

• Neutral connotation

If the author uses positive language about a topic, they are _________ about the topic.

• For

• Against

• Neutral

If the author using negative language, they are __________ about the topic.

• For

• Against

• Neutral

What skill can we use to determine if bias is present?

• Definition

• Inferring

• Synonym

A skilled reader can look at the __________ and _________ to determine if there is bias.

• Wording

• Author's name

• Evidence

• Characters