WorksheetsBias/ Objective
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When an author shows how he or she feels about the topic on which they are writing it is called ____________ ____________.
a)
Author's purpose
b)
Author's perspective
2.
The reason the author is writing on a subject is called
a)
Author's purpose
b)
Author's perspective
3.
If an author relays all the facts regarding a topic it shows
a)
Positive Bias
b)
Objective
c)
Negative Bias
4.
Recently, studies show that kids are stressed out when they come home from school and have loads of homework. Between after school sports, activities, and family time, students are finding less and less time to complete homework. Every parent wants to see their child succeed when it comes to school, so why not help your child out? As long as you aren’t giving too much assistance, helping with homework can be a good thing. Set up a homework time every night with your child, provide support, and monitor his or her work. It’s important that your child knows they can count on you they are stuck.
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
5.
Which sentence is the best evidence to support that the previous passage had positive bias?
a)
Between after school sports, activities, and family time, students are finding less and less time to complete homework.
b)
Recently, studies show that kids are stressed out when they come home from school and have loads of homework.
c)
Every parent wants to see their child succeed when it comes to school, so why not help your child out?
d)
As long as you aren’t giving too much assistance, helping with homework can be a good thing.
6.
Last night at the Verage County Little League Field, a big debate took place: Was it a good choice to give each team player a trophy on every team? Mig Ruane said, “Yes. My son came to every practice, played in every game, and cheered on every teammate. He deserved the trophy he got.” When interviewed, Brett DeMao stated, “No. I think we are sending the wrong message to our children by saying they get a trophy….just for showing up. I’d rather my kid work harder next season and feel what it is like to earn a trophy.” There you have it folks…what’s your opinion?
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
7.
Expensive. Obesity. Addictive.Three words that show that video games can be bad for you. Sometimes video games can cost $40-$50 a piece! That’s a lot of money when you think of how many video games you own. Video games can be addicting, leaving little time to spend with family and friends…and little time to go outside and get some exercise. Which leads to obesity. If people are choosing to stay indoors to play video games, they are not getting outdoors and participating in outside activities. We must put an end to the amount of time spent on gaming!
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
8.
What sentence best shows the negative bias in the previous passage?
a)
Three words that show that video games can be bad for you.
b)
That’s a lot of money when you think of how many video games you own.
c)
If people are choosing to stay indoors to play video games, they are not getting outdoors and participating in outside activities.
d)
Video games can be addicting, leaving little time to spend with family and friends
9.
Video games is a topic that kids and adults have debated about for years. Are they a positive influence on kids? Or a negative one? Some experts believe that exposing kids to violent video games can be harmful for their brains. Other people have noted that video games are a great way to teach kids to be problem solvers and help their focus when it comes to being engaged with something for a long period of time. How do you feel about video games?
a)
Biased Positive
b)
Objective
c)
Biased Negative
10.
Some people consider Marjory Stoneman Douglas to be the ultimate hero of the Everglades. The Everglades are a unique environment in Florida. They are home to many animals. For years, the Everglades were being drained for the construction of roads and buildings. The water was getting polluted. So, Douglas wrote a book titled The Everglades: River of Grass. In the book she explained why the Everglades were so important. She advocated for the protection of the environment and rallied against the draining of the Everglades for land development. In 1969, Douglas started an organization called Friends of the Everglades. That organization worked to prevent an airport being built there
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
11.
What statement best show the bias in the previous question?
a)
The water was getting polluted.
b)
Douglas advocated for the protection of the environment.
c)
The Everglades were being drained for construction.
12.
Things were a lot easier for kids before cell phones were invented. For example, there weren’t distractions like text messages or phone calls during school hours when kids were learning. They never had to worry if a picture they didn’t want posted (like the time I put a ton of marshmallows in my mouth) showed up on social media for everyone to see. However, the scariest issue of kids having cell phones, is cyber bullying. Kids are having to deal with bullying issues because it is easy to text or send an email through a phone and have it delivered to the victim. Parents really need to consider the cons of having a cell phone before they purchase one for their child.
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
13.
Of the answers below which best shows the bias of the previous passage?
a)
Kids are having to deal with bullying issues because it is easy to text or send an email through a phone and have it delivered to the victim.
b)
Things were a lot easier for kids before cell phones were invented.
c)
there weren’t distractions like text messages or phone calls during school hours
d)
Like the time I put a ton of marshmallows in my mouth.
14.
Is it fair for each child on a sports team to get a trophy? Recently, it seems as if kids are getting trophies just for showing up to the game. Instead of working hard and being dedicated, every kid on every team is getting a trophy…and they aren’t earning them. Trophies and medals are losing their meaning when every team within a sports league is receiving one. Kids do not earn honor roll, just for having perfect attendance. Why should sports be any different?
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
15.
Parents should not be helping their child with homework. Teachers state that the point of homework is to practice a skill that had been taught in class. If parents help too much with homework, then the child is missing out on practicing the skill. Homework is also given so kids can learn to work independently, which will help them later in life. By helping too much with homework, sometimes parents are sending the message that they will always be there when things get tough-instead of letting the kids tryit for themselves.
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
16.
Every student that attends Mount Ridge Elementary should have to wear a uniform to school. Students will not only feel less peer pressure to buy trendy clothes, but wearing uniforms will also show school pride throughout the entire campus (Go Ravens!).Safety is also a benefit. By wearing uniforms, it would be easy to spot an unwelcome intruder on the school campus. On November 2nd, each family should vote yes to uniforms!
a)
Objective
b)
Biased Positive
c)
Biased Negative
17.
Attention Parents! Please do your research on school uniforms prior to the vote on November 2nd. There have been two information sessions where you have been able to hear speakers for school uniforms, and against school uniforms.You can visit the school’s website to gather more information to support your viewpoint.Remember to come to Mount Ridge Elementary by 9 am to cast your vote!
a)
Objective
b)
Bias Positive
c)
Bias Negative
18.
Which is stronger to use a colon or a semicolon?
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
19.
Can join to clauses using transitional words like: however, otherwise, therefore, subsequently, in addition etc
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
20.
What punctuation is used when writing the time
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
21.
__________________ can join to clauses using transitional words like: however, otherwise, therefore, subsequently, in addition etc
a)
Colon
b)
Semicolon
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