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Author Bias

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

Author Bias
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the extreme language in this sentence?

worst

Hoover

president

history

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which statement is more biased?

KPop is way better than hip hop.

KPop originated in South Korea.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This can reveal bias about an individual/organization because it will show the ideas they are connected with.

Background

Money

Language

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are some questions you can ask to look for author bias? Check all the correct answers.

Does the author use vague language or generalizations?

Example: Everyone knows that Americans love hot dogs.

Does the author use neutral language?

Example: A fight started on the playground.

Does the author use singular descriptions of a group?

Example: Chinese eat rice with every meal.

Does the author write about many different sides of an issue?

Example: Wearing school uniforms has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is a one-sided view of the facts in a certain way.

Fact

Opinion

Bias

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Does this sentence show author bias?

No, it doesn't. The author uses a fact.

Yes, it does. The author uses their point of view to make a statement.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How are bias and persuasion related to each other?

They are not related to each other.

Persuasion uses neutral language.

An author may use biased language to persuade readers.

Bias and persuasion are always objective.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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