Examining Biases Made by the Author

We can recognize bias by finding ___________ opinions.

• lucky

• beliefs

• fantastic

• one-sided

All of the following indicators point to bias in written work EXCEPT:

• The writer's lack of citation.

• The writer's use of impartial language.

• The writer's use of vague statements.

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

• against

• or

• neutral about

• all of the above

When an author is bias, the author _________.

• writes objectively

• writes subjectively

• uses facts to support the writing

• uses opinion to support the writing

The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach/stance toward a topic in an author's writing

• Propaganda

• Fact

• Opinion

• Bias

Bias is when an author's writing...

• lacks a neutral viewpoint and clearly favors one idea, person, or argument over another.

• tells you which character from the story is the antagonist.

• is neutral and compares the good and bad about a certain topic.

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6

The author writes about an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting over any other.

• bias

• inform

• describe

• sensory words

How can understanding the author's bias help a reader analyze a text?

• It can help the reader identify the genre of the text.

• It can help the reader understand why certain details are emphasized.

• It can help the reader learn more about the author's personal life.

• It can help the reader improve their vocabulary.

Tags

7.3.R.3

8.3.R.7

7.3.R.7

8.3.R.3

When analyzing an author's bias, what are you trying to uncover?

• The author's educational background

• The facts presented in the text

• The author's personal or cultural influences that shape their viewpoint

• The popularity of the author's work

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is bias?

• What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.

• The author's opinion about the topic.

• The main reason the author writes the text.

• When the author clearly favors one side over the other.