Identifying Author's Bias

By only agreeing with information that we believe in, we are exhibiting (a)   bias.

• implicit
• explicit
• confirmation

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CCSS.RL.5.6

We don't realize we have ​ (a)   bias.

• implicit
• explicit
• confirmation

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which words in the second paragraph help you identify the author’s bias?

• engineering, buildings

• suspension, canals

• strong, stone

• remarkable, perfect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of this best describes the author’s perspective about fortune hunters?

• positive (biased towards them)

• negative (biased against them)

• unbiased

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following sentences is free of author’s bias?

• The Incas’ beautiful capital city, in present-day Peru, had grand temples made of gold and stone. 

• This marvelous empire came to an end after being discovered by Spanish explorers. 

• The Incas also built canals to carry water from rivers and streams to their fields. 

• In return for the Incas’ kindness, Pizarro kidnapped the Inca emperor and eventually killed him. 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Peter McGuire is known for his creation of the holiday, Labor Day. He is celebrated among labor organizations as the “father” of American labor laws.Which source would be the least likely to provide biased information about Peter McGuire?

• a personal letter written by McGuire to a loved one 

• a pamphlet about McGuire produced by the American Federation of Labor 

• a biography about McGuire written by a historian 

• a firsthand account of McGuire written by one of his friends in the union 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Megan is writing an essay about whether candy companies should be allowed to market to children. She is considering several sources to use for her essay. Which source is most likely to have a strong bias?

• a study by university professors who measured the health effects of sugar consumption 

• a website for a studio that produces television commercials for candy companies  

• a newspaper article called “Candy and Kids: What We Know About the Health Effects” 

• a webpage called “Facts About Sugar Marketing” by a nonprofit consumer organization 

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Dana is writing an essay arguing that athletes should be paid for playing college sports. Which source is likely to have a strong bias in support of Dana’s claim?  Which source is likely to have a strong bias in support of Dana’s claim?

• an autobiography written by a college basketball player who rose from poverty to become famous 

• a speech written by the chancellor of a large state university to a group of student athletes  

• a magazine article about common sports injuries written by a doctor who treats college athletes  

• an editorial written by a sports journalist about the national championships in college basketball 

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Charlie is writing an essay about whether schools should be allowed to sell sugary drinks from vending machines. He is considering several sources to use for his essay. Which source is most likely to have a strong bias?

• a webpage called “Soda Serving Sizes: Everything in Moderation” on a soda company’s website

• a magazine article called “Soda in Our Schools: Should We Allow It?”

• a webpage called “Facts About Sugary Drinks” by a nonprofit educational foundation

• a study by university professors who measured the effects of sugar consumption on attention span

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Justin is writing a research paper. His research question is “Is wind energy a practical source for our nation’s energy needs?” He has found several sources. Which source is most likely to have a strong bias?

• a study by university professors who measured the efficiency of windmills

• a website for a company that manufactures mechanical parts for windmills

• a newspaper article called “Is Wind Power a Solution to the Energy Crisis?”

• a webpage by the Department of Energy called “What Is Wind Energy?”

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CCSS.RL.5.6