Examine biases (for or against) made.pptx

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1. Examine biases (for or against) made by the author. Quarter 3 Week 1

2. OBJECTIVES 1.determine the concept of bias; 2.identify the author’s biases in given statements; 3.recognize if the message of the author is for or against a certain issue;

3. OBJECTIVES 4. evaluate biases found in text by determining the author’s use of diction and evidences; 5. create a message that promotes fair and unbiased writing.

4. WHAT I KNOW Learning Task 1: Read the statements carefully. Identify whether the author/speaker is biased for/toward or biased against someone or something. Put a check (/) mark on the statement indicating that the author is in favor of the message being conveyed and cross (X) mark on the message or idea he / she is not in favor. _________ 1. The youth is the hope of our future. - Jose Rizal

5. WHAT I KNOW _________ 2. With proper governance, life will improve for all. - Benigno Aquino III _________ 3. A broken immigration system means broken families and broken lives. -Jose Antonio Vargas _________ 4. I don't like this kind of life where every month you are faced with some kind of a coup. - Jejomar Binay _________ 5. I want every Filipino woman empowered with information regarding all options available to her regarding family planning. - Lea Salonga

6. Processing Questions: 1. What is the editorial cartoon about? 2. What issue is shown in this editorial cartoon? 3. State the stance(own opinion) of the cartoonist in creating it? 4. Describe the biases depicted in the editorial cartoon by completing the sentence below. Bias for/toward (in favor of)__________________ because ___________________. B. Bias against (not in favor of)________________ because ________________________.

7. Bias is any opinion that influences a person’s thoughts , feelings , or actions . An author/speaker can be: · biased against something (lean negatively against it); or · bias for/toward something (lean favorably or positively toward it).

8. Bias SUBJECTIVITY PREFERENCE DISCRIMINATION STEREOTYPING PRECONCEPTION FAVORITISM UNFAIRNESS

9. Bias INCLINATION LEANING PARTIALITY PREJUDICE (PRE-JUDGEMENT) SLANT OPINION

10. Example: “Men have sacrificed and crippled themselves physically and emotionally to feed, house, and protect women and children. None of their pain or achievement is registered in feminist rhetoric, which portrays men as oppressive and callous exploiters .” ― Camille Paglia

11. When discussing biases in an author's work , it's essential to analyze the text critically to uncover any preferences , assumptions, or judgments that the author may have made, either intentionally or unintentionally.

12. Types of Bias: 1. For : When the author presents ideas or arguments favoring a particular side, group, or perspective. 2. Against : When the author unfairly criticizes or excludes certain ideas, groups, or perspectives.

13. Exercise I. Directions: Draw a (HAPPY FACE) if the statement is fair and (SAD FACE) if it is unfair . _____ 1. Women are better company managers than men. _____ 2. Sixty-year-olds can no longer work their house chores efficiently due to old age.

14. _____ 3. Men with tattoo are bad influencers in the community. _____ 4. Men and women can lead a team. _____ 5. The teacher is unapproachable because she always wears a frowning face.

15. 1.BIASED FOR , 2.BIASED AGAINST 3. NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 1. Scientists who believe in climate change are the true saviors of the planet, while skeptics are ignorant troublemakers.

16. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 2. Animal testing is used in many industries, with arguments citing its necessity for safety and others highlighting ethical concerns.

17. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 3. Climate change is just a trick created by politicians to control people.

18. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 4. Animal testing is the only way to save human lives, and anyone opposing it is heartless.

19. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 5. The use of technology in education has both benefits, such as accessibility to resources, and challenges, like potential distractions for students.

20. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 6. Animal testing is cruel, unnecessary, and anyone who supports it doesn’t care about suffering.

21. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 7. Using tablets in classrooms guarantees smarter students and a better future for everyone.

22. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 8. Technology in education is a distraction that is ruining students’ ability to learn.

23. IDENTIFY IF BIASED FOR , BIASED AGAINST OR NON-BIASED OR NEUTRAL AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. 9. Climate change is a complex issue with scientific evidence supporting its existence and ongoing debates about the best ways to address it."

24. Climate change is a complex issue with scientific evidence supporting its existence and ongoing debates about the best ways to address it." Topic: Animal Testing "Animal testing is used in many industries, with arguments citing its necessity for safety and others highlighting ethical concerns." Topic: Technology in Education "The use of technology in education has both benefits, such as accessibility to resources, and challenges, like potential distractions for students."

25. GOING TO THE BEACH GOING TO THE MOUNTAIN COMPLETE THE TABLE BY FILLING IN THE DATA BELOW BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF THE AUTHOR

26. WHAT ELSE I CAN DO? Cut an article from a newspaper or magazine that contains author’s bias and paste it in your notebook. Read the article carefully. Then, identify the bias you have analyzed . Write a five-sentence explanation to prove your point. Note: If you have a way to connect to the Internet, you may search on it.

27. Title: Where is the Love 1. What is/are the issue/s presented?_________ __________________________________________ 2. What is/are the author’s assumption/s or stance? (Bias for) In favor of _______________________ (Bias against) Not in favor of__________________ 3.Do you agree with the idea presented by the author in his work?__________________________ 4. Explain why you think that way._________________________________________

28. answer key going to the beach - can swim, surf, or dive can pick up shells... feel more relaxed.. can watch the sun as it sets down

29. answer key going to the mountain- has a strong and fresh air can hike and do bonfire can be dangerous presence of wild animals....

30. answer key BIAS words -subjectivity, leaning, unfair, biased for, biased against, one-sided, opinion, preference, slant, inclination, discrimination, unfair, partially prejudice,stereotyping, preconception, pre judgement, etc...

31. answer key 1. x 6. x 2. / 7. / 3. / 8. x 4. x 9. x 5. / 10. /

32. answer key 1. very sensitive 9. prone 2. never 10. disgrace 3. best 4. hero 5. always treats 6. most powerful 7. better 8. no longer