Author Bias

What is the extreme language in this sentence?

• worst

• Hoover

• president

• history

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

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

• Background

• Money

• Language

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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

• Fact

• Opinion

• Bias

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

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

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

• For

• Against

• Neutral

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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

• For

• Against

• Neutral

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is author bias?

• A tendency to present information in a way that reflects the author's personal beliefs or opinions

• A neutral presentation of facts

• A balanced view of all perspectives

• An objective analysis of data

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CCSS.RL.5.6