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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Examining Biases (For or Against)
Made by the Author
English – Grade 8
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Examining Biases (For or Against) Made by the Author
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Examining Biases (For or Against)
Made by the Author
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 What I Need to Know

This module will assist you in helping learners to become aware in examining author’s
biases in the text presented.
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Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the value of
honesty while answering this module.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. identify example of bias; and
2. examine bias in various texts.

What I Know
Wide Eyes Open!
Read the following statements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Do this in your
answer sheet.
1. My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night--sometimes as late as 10:00 at
night! Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Reyes-I quickly corrected her. So
disrespectful. Today she came over for lunch and brought cookies--without even asking if
it was okay. What if I had already made cookies? The author is biased against...
A. rude children C. her son's girlfriend
B. her son D. dating
2. Which of the underlined words help show the author's bias? My son's girlfriend is very
rude. She calls so late at night-sometimes as late as 9:00 at night! Last week she called me
Sara instead of Mrs. Olson-I quickly corrected her.
A. girlfriend C. week
B. rude D. called
3. An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as: performance, speed,
fuel-efficiency, wind, luxury? What can you infer about the author's bias?
A. Dislikes sports cars C. Thinks Mustangs are for old people
B. Likes Mustang Convertibles D. Thinks Mustangs are dangerous

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4. What does it mean to show bias?
A. to be angry C. to refuse to take a side
B. to favor one side over another D. to show knowledge
5. When is an author credible and not bias?
A. when he shows favoritism
B. when he alters information
C. when he gives false impression
D. when he can prove using valid facts and materials
6. Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?
A. The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine.
B. Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all.
C. Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective.
D. The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.
and BioNTech.
7. Which refers to the preference or opinion that prevents one from approaching a topic with
a neutral point of view?
A. Loaded Language C. Preference
B. Credibility D. Bias
8. Which refers to the degree to which a source is trustworthy and believable?
A. Loaded Language C. Preference
B. Credibility D. Bias
9. Which of the following statements is bias?
A. God is all-knowing and powerful.
B. COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives.
C. Filipinos are known for their hospitality.
D. People who are good in math are brainy.
10. Which is NOT a source of bias?
A. when the writer presents facts for support
B. when the writer is trying to persuade the reader.
C. when the writer relies on incomplete information.
D. when the writer wants to believe on what he or she is saying.

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 Lesson
Examining Biases (For or
1 Against) Made by the Author
An important part of evaluating an author’s ethos is identifying that author’s bias. Bias
is any opinion that influences a person’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. A person can be biased
against something or have a bias for something. An author’s bias is any opinion or prejudice
that affects that author’s writing and prevents the author from being completely neutral about
the topic or issue about which she/he is writing.

What’s In
Determine the issue conveyed in the following texts. Write S if it is Social, E if Economic, M
if Moral, and P if Political. Write the correct answer in your answer sheet.
1. Prices of goods and commodities have increased so much since the start of the pandemic.
2. The percentage of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines has been constantly growing.
3. Bullying in the social media must be put to an end.
4. The speedy transmission of the B117 variant of COVID-19 continuously create fear to most
Filipinos.
5. The pandemic has caused the closure of many businesses.
What issues were raised in the given statements?
Which sides do you prefer to take? What biases can be extracted from these?

What’s New

Circle Biases
Bias is when you have a personal opinion for or against something; oftentimes, this
opinion on or favor for something is not based on reason or experience.
For your initial activity, try to accomplish the task below.
Choose the biases that match the subject. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. Kapampangans are known to be the most religious people in the country.
A. most religious C. people
B. Kapampangans D. country

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2. A Prepaid card is definitely better than a postpaid SIM card.
A. Prepaid C. than
B. better D. sim
3. Modular learning is the most appropriate learning modality in the new normal
education.
A. delivery C. most appropriate
B. modular learning D. new normal
4. Eating fruits is the only way to live healthy.
A. only way C. healthy
B. fruits D. eating
5. Online teaching proves to be more effective than face-to-face teaching.
A. face to face C. online teaching
B. proves D. more effective
6. Exercising is proven to be the most effective way to lose weight.
A. Exercising C. lose weight
B. most effective D. proven

What Is It
What is Bias?
Bias in writing can be defined as:
• A prejudice against something an author is writing about.
• Favoritism for something an author is writing about.
• An author letting feelings or emotions cloud his/her objectivity with regard to
something he/she is writing about.
An important skill of critical reading is the ability to detect an author's bias . The reason
for this is to avoid invalidation of an author's claim.
There are several ways to detect an author's possible bias and prejudice, for example:
1. the author uses inflammatory language: in the most extreme cases, racial epithets,
slurs, etc.;
2. the author consistently makes claims whose larger purpose is to elevate (or demean)
one’s social, ethnic, national, religious, or gender group as compared to another, or
all others;
3. the author consciously presents evidence that serves to tell only one side of an event or
issue, purposefully withholding or ignoring information that may shed the opposing
view in a more positive light;

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 4. the author manufactures, falsifies and/or dishonestly cites evidence in order to present
his or her case in a more positive light.
Bias is a subjective way of thinking that tells only one side of a story sometimes leading
to inaccurate information or a false impression. When you research, it is crucial that you
identify the level of bias in potential sources. Below are some possible sources of bias.
• The writer relies on incomplete information.
• The writer is tries to deceive the reader.
• The writer wants to believe what he or she is saying.
• The writer’s past experience influences his or her thinking.
• The writer is tries to persuade the reader.
The author shows bias when he leaves out information or alters facts to force the reader
to have a certain opinion about a subject, or to convince the reader to take a certain action.
Reading requires that a reader recognize bias in writing. On this recognition, the reader may
become the victim of the writer’s propaganda. To identify bias in a passage or article, the reader
must read through the material and ask, “What does the writer want me to think or to do?” Bias
is often present in editorials, advertisements, religious publications, and political materials.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Examine the following sentences and write B if the statement shows bias and NB if not.
Write the correct answer in your answer sheet.
1. Manny Pacquiao is the best Filipino philanthropist.
2. Henry Sy Sr. was the only Chinese-Filipino business magnate who offered justifiable salary
to Filipino workers.
3. All Asians look the same.
4. Women should only stay inside their homes and do all household chores.
5 The imposition of death penalty will help curve crimes and violence in the country.

Independent Assessment 1
Examine each of the following sentences. Then, draw a sad face (☹) if it shows bias and
smiling face (☺) if not. Do this in your answer sheet.
1. Fruits and vegetables are both healthy, but eating fruits is healthier than eating vegetables.
2. The Philippines fail to handle COVID-19 cases effectively that is why many people get
infected by the virus.
3. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
4. Schooling is not a priority during this pandemic, so the government must consider the
academic freeze immediately.

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5. Everyone is responsible for his or her own health. We should do our responsibilities for us
to survive the pandemic.

Independent Activity 2
Study the following sentences. Write the word(s) which make the sentences look biased. Do
this in your answer sheets.
1. Men are superior to women in any given field of work. They cannot be equal no matter
what the women do.
2. Among all other professions, teaching is the most valued one because teachers mold
all professionals.
3. All TV stations produce variety of programs which cater their viewers, but GMA 7
produces the best programs of them all.
4. Filipinos are the most hospitable Asians compared to other neighboring counties
like Thailand.
5. Private schools offer quality education compared to public education institutions.

Independent Assessment 2

Read each paragraph; then, choose the best answer to the question that follows to find out if
you can identify bias. Do this in your answer sheet.
1. Pfizer is strongly protective against COVID-19 and has no reported serious side effects.
Some recipients experienced flu-like reactions -- including fever, fatigue or muscle aches -
- especially after the required second dose. It's a sign that the immune system is reviving
up, able to recognize and fight back if the real virus comes along.
The author shows bias for:
A. COVID-19 C. Fatigue
B. Pfizer D. Vaccine
2. Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being
used by over 10 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years
ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories
and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream
as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and
longevity. As Filipinos become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly
become more popular.
The author shows bias for
A. eating more vegetables C. eating “health foods”
B. avoiding cholesterol D. becoming a vegetarian

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3. Demand for online courses has increased in the early 21st century among college students.
Online classes don't offer the same immediate and regular access to instructors and
classmates as traditional face-to-face classes. The communication typically takes place
through e-mail and in virtual discussion forums. Students sometimes misconstrue that
online classes require less time and effort than traditional courses
The author seems biased against
A. 21st century C. online classes
B. students D. face to face classes
4. Mobile phones are necessity nowadays. Many people no longer seem to be able to just
enjoy the moment anymore without the need to video, photograph, or write about it on
social media. People get engrossed by their phones when they walk around. They collide
with things, bump into people, or even worse, step into the road without looking.
The author shows bias against
A. using mobile phones C. editing videos
B. taking pictures D. upgrading mobile phones
5. The effort of dumping crushed dolomite on a reclaimed part of Manila Bay is not the best
way of spending government money. The dumping of dolomite in Manila Bay has
effectively covered part of the intertidal area used by the birds, thereby reducing their
habitat. Mangrove rehabilitation, on the other hand, is a cheaper nature-based solution that
can contribute in biodiversity conservation and in climate change adaptation
The author shows bias against
A. Manila Bay C. Mangrove rehabilitation
B. Use of dolomite in the Manila Bay D. Climate Change

Independent Activity 3
Read the following paragraphs, then try to determine whether there is bias. Then answer the
questions that follow. Do this in your answer sheet.

1. Reading for pleasure is a waste of time. People who spend hour upon hour reading don’t
get to live in the real world. They don’t really learn anything that is useful about how to
deal with everyday people and problems. Also, teachers always make us read things that
are boring.
A. Is the bias negative or positive?
_____________________________________________________________________
B. What words, phrases or sentences make the paragraph biased or not biased?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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2. It would have been much easier if schools would not require uniforms. You wouldn’t get
caught up on looks and would learn the skills you need easily. I disagree with this. I think
that school uniforms would put restrictions on our creativity. We dress the way we do for
a certain reason. Clothes give us expression and the ability to use color and patterns.
The first impression we get of people is usually clothes, facial expression, and language. If
we all wear the same thing, we don’t get to really see what people are like on the inside.
Usually, girly girls wear pink and frilly things. Boys meanwhile preferred pants and shirts.
Clothes don’t distract us from learning the studies we need to, it simply let us inspire our
imagination and lights up our worlds. – Anonymous writer on Teenlnk.com
A. Is the bias negative or positive?
_____________________________________________________________________
B. What words, phrases or sentences make the paragraph biased or not biased?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Eating tomatoes is one of the best things you can do. These beautiful, red fruit not only
thrill your taste buds and brighten your plate, they help fight disease. Studies show that
people who eat tomatoes, and lots of them, lower their risks of cancer because tomatoes
contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. – Tomato Farmers of America
A. Is the bias negative or positive?
_____________________________________________________________________
B. What words, phrases or sentences make the paragraph biased or not biased?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Independent Assessment 3

Read the excerpt below then answer the questions that follow. Do this in your notebook
Modern cell phones are sophisticated devices that, like games, television sets, and
computers, operate from screens. The idea of excessive “screen time” worries many educators.
Children can spend two to four hours each day in front of screens. Much of this time has limited
physical and mental activity. Often solitary entertainment screen time can occupy the majority
of children’s out of school free time. Educators recommend that children engage in active play,
read, play social board games, and fantasy play. “Screen time” should be limited.
Sherman listed a few other reasons for not having cell phones in school including that
the ringing can be a distraction. Cell phones could contribute to social inequities creating a new
level of “have/have-not” distinction. There may also be a “keep up with Jones” response as
new and fancier phone technology comes along. Cell phones are small and getting smaller,
thus, are easily lost and a potential target for theft.

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 “There are no good reasons for children to have cell phones,” he says. One of the
reasons frequently given for youngsters to have cell phones is to allow them to be able to
contact someone in an emergency. “But schools are safe places so emergencies don’t happen
often,” Sherman says. “Schools are good about recognizing emergencies and making the
appropriate contacts. Besides, it is not good to give children the impression schools are
unsafe—exactly the opposite of the truth.
“There really are no clear learning related uses,” Sherman says, “and several
disadvantages.”
It also is not accurate for families to think that the cell phone is making it easier for
daily planning. Sherman suggested that waiting until the last minute to make plans—thus
necessitating a call to the child—is a poor model for children. It is a better model for children
to be learning to plan and study with a longer perspective. Parents should keep children
informed and within a well-planned context.
“Young students don’t need this electronic tether to home and parents. They should
learn to make decisions and experience the consequences. If children can’t make, on their
own, the decisions needed at school, they may never learn to be independent thinkers. We
just don’t need to be so ‘connected,’” Sherman says. Thomas Sherman is a professor of
teaching and learning at Virginia Tech. – An excerpt from Cell Phones Don’t Contribute to
Learning by Mary Ann Johnson
1. What does the title suggest that the article is about?
A. Uses of cellphones in learning
B. Cellphones positively affect learning
C. Advantages of having cellphones in class
D. The bad effects of cellphones to students’ learning
2. What claim/argument is being made by the title?
A. Students get addicted to cellphones.
B. Cellphones have no uses in learning.
C. Cellphones must be banned in schools.
D. Cellphones are the students most important tool in learning.
3. What issue is presented in the article/excerpt?
A. Cellphones serve as distraction in class.
B. Children spend too much time using cellphones.
C. Cellphones don’t contribute to students’ learning.
D. Cellphones don’t teach students in making decisions.
4. What does the excerpt tell about the author’s bias?
A. It doesn’t tell.
B. He is neutral.
C. He is positively bias.
D. He is negatively bias.

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5. Which of the following statements best supports the authors bias?
A. Cellphones are students’ best friends.
B. Cellphones are the students most important tool in learning.
C. Students become too techy and expert in using cellphones.
D. Too much screen time prohibits children from engaging in active play, read, play social
board games, and fantasy play.

What I Can Do

Read the following scenarios and decide if the situation shows bias or not. If the scenario is
biased, write the support sentence/s; if not biased, write the sentence that presents facts.
1. Jollibee is the best fast food restaurants in the Philippines. The food is very delicious and
affordable, the staffs are accommodating, and they value the execution of necessary safety
guidelines.
Biased/Not biased?
________________________________________________________________________
Support sentence/s:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Radio is far better than television just as reading is better than watching. There is a great
difference of radio broadcasting from a watching a television. First, it is better to listen than
to watch. This is because listening motivates you to imagine and imaginative skills will be
developed.
Biased/Not biased?
________________________________________________________________________
Support sentence/s:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. People are using cellphones everywhere in schools, leading some school systems to ban
them during the academic day. Cellphones don’t contribute to learning and are potentially
a distraction, “says Thomas Sherman Tech professor of education. “There are already
enough distractions; there’s no need to add another.”
Biased/Not biased?
________________________________________________________________________
Support sentence/s:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned
Summarize the concepts you have learned by filling in the missing important key ideas to
complete the paragraphs. Do this in your answer sheet.

objective inaccurate both falsifies

opinion neutral subjective one
language claims ignoring manufactures

An author’s bias is any (1) ______________ or prejudice that affects the author’s
writing and prevents the author from being completely (2) ______________about the topic or
issue about which s/he is writing. Bias is a (3) ______________way of thinking that tells only
(4) ______________side of a story sometimes leading to (5) ______________ information or
a false impression.
There are several ways to detect an author's possible bias and prejudice. The author is
biased when he uses inflammatory (6) ______________ ______________ when he
consistently makes (7) ______________ whose larger purpose is to elevate (or demean) one
social, ethnic, national, religious, or gender group as compared to another, or all others, when
he consciously presents evidence that serves to tell only one side of an event or issue,
purposefully withholding or (8) ______________ information that may shed the opposing
view in a more positive light, and when he (9) ______________, (10) ______________ and/or
dishonestly cites evidence in order to present his or her case in a more positive light.

Assessment

Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions:

Residents of the Central Park area look with alarm at the diabolical plot to change a beautiful
spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will
be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with
the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young
ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
Obviously, no one cares about the poor resident who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep
up with his taxes.
1. In this passage, the author shows bias against
A. homeowners and taxpayers C. a baseball field in the park
B. residents of the Central Park area D. more trees in the park

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New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more
complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their
makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed
products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and
making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty
expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.
2. The author shows bias against
A. new car owners C. car repair shops
B. foreign car manufacturers D. automobile manufacturers

Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used
by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago.
Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain
little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow
older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Americans
become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular.
3. The author show bias for
A. eating more vegetables C. eating “health foods”
B. avoiding cholesterol D. becoming a vegetarian
America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the entire
world. We are not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all
of us.
4. The author seems biased against
A. American military power C. nuclear arms
B. other countries D. the world
An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous
organization. The agent must provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to
remain in business. The agent’s job is to help you find a policy that suits your needs. This may
cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are free to
recommend the best policy, regardless of which insurance company provides it.
5. The author show bias in favor of
A. using an independent insurance agent
B. selecting an insurance policy on your own
C. avoiding low-cost insurance policies
D. buying insurance from a well-known company

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 Additional Activities
Get access to the video on YouTube using this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZRn9estGjE.
Watch the interview of Pinky Webb in her CNN Program The Source on Presidential
Spokesperson Harry Roque on the Issue of the Department of Defense’s ending deal to bar
state forces in UP campuses. Afterwards, identify the speakers’ biases on the issues raised.
Write you answers in your answer sheet.

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WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S IN WHAT’S NEW
1. A 6. C 1. E 1. A
2. B 7. D 2. S 2. B
3. C 8. B 3. M 3. C
4. A 9. D 4. S 4. A
5. D 10. A 5. E 5. B
Independent Independent Independent
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3
1.  1. B 1. D
2.  2. D 2. B
3. ☺ 3. C 3. C
4.  4. A 4. D
5. ☺ 5. B 5. D
Independent What I Have Learned Independent Independent
Activity 1 1. opinion Activity 3 Activity 2
1. B 2. neutral 1. A. Negative bias 1. Superior
2. B 3. subjective B. Answers may 2. Most Valued
3. NB 3. Best program
4. one vary
4. B 4. Most
5. NB 5. inaccurate 2. A. Negative bias hospitable
6. 6. language B. Answers may 5. quality
7. claims vary Assessment
8. ignoring 3. A. Positive bias 1.C
9. manufactures B. Answers may 2.D
10. falsifies vary 3.C
4.A
5.C
What I Can Do
1. Biased:
Support Sentence: (a) Jollibee is the best fast food restaurant in the Philippines
2. Biased:
Support Sentence/s: (a) Radio is far better than television
3. Biased:
Support Sentence/s: (a) Cellphones don’t contribute to learning and are potentially a distraction,
“says Thomas Sherman Tech professor of education. (b) “The are already enough distractions; there’s
no need to add another.”
Answer Key
References
Author’s Tone and Bias. Retrieved on January 2, 2021.
https://www.wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/3855/
Authors%20Bias%20Notes.pdf

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