Author's Perspective, Purpose, and Bias

What is the definition of bias?

• When an author uses a table, chart, graph, map, photo, etc. to support information provided in his/her argument

• prejudice or a preconceived judgment or an opinion formed without just grounds (fair basis) or sufficient knowledge (good enough understanding).

• When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the definition of persuade?

• the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

• the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

•  he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the definition of inform?

•  the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

• the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

•  he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the definition of entertain?

•  the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

• the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

• he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does geography influence bias?

• because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).

• because our perception of everyday human life varies from location to location.

•  because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the purpose of a claim in an essay?

Answer explanation

A claim is meant to show the audience how the author feels about the topic that they are writing about.

Example: "School uniforms prevent bullying."

This claim allows us to see how the author feels about school uniforms.

Match the following claims with the appropriate evidence.

• Schools make millions of dollars from sports while the average sports scholarship is $11,000.

• College athletes should be paid because it would be financially fair.

• Schools have lost money in their yearly budgets and have had to cut extracurriculars.

• Students should pay to play sports because schools are having to make tough decisions based on budget cuts.

• Too many hours of school and work could be bad for an adolescent.

• Twelve year-olds shouldn't be allowed to work because it is harmful to their adolescence.