Division of Oriental Mindoro – Nabuslot NationaL High School – English Department

English 9
Quarter 3 – Week 1
Most Essential Learning Competency
 Differentiating biases from prejudices

Lesson
Differentiating Biases from Prejudices
1

What I Know

Directions: Complete the statement from the first column. Write it on the space opposite
to it.

1. Math is
2. Every Filipino likes
3. Boys are stronger
than
4. Pizza is
Guide 5. Corn from Batangas is
Questions:
1. How do you come up with your answers? Did you use books or internet?
2. Are your answers different or similar to your classmates? Why do you think
so?

What’s In

Directions: The link listen to the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul Mc Cartney and Stevie
Wonder. You may refer to the link https://youtu.be/fXAlfh6QKQs if you don’t have one.
While listening, supply the missing lyrics of the song below. Answer the Guide Questions
afterwards.

Ebony and Ivory

Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder

Ebony and (1)__live together in perfect (2)_____

Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh Lord, why don't we?
We all know that (3)___ are the same whereever you go
There is good and bad in ev'ryone
We learn to live, when we learn to give
Each other what we need to(4)______, together _(5)_____
Ebony and ivory live (6)_________in perfect harmony
Side by side on my (7)______keyboard, oh Lord why don't we?
 Ebony, ivory, living in perfect harmony
Ebony, ivory, ooh
We all know that (8)_____are the same whereever you go
There is good and bad in ev'ryone
We learn to live, when we (9)_____ to give
Each other what we need to survive, together (10)____
Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony
Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh Lord…why don’t we.
( Source: LyricFind)

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What is an ebony and an ivory?
2. Compare the color of ebony and ivory as shown in the piano keyboard. How do
they sound?
3. Upon listening, what do you think is the message of the song?
4. Why do you think the song is titled that way?
5. Can you give an example of black and white people being compared?

What New

Bias – the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way,
because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment. (Cambridge English
Dictionary)

For example, you might be biased to think that another student who has a dirty,
torn clothes might be from a poor family. When maybe they just had an accident that
day or spilled their lunch on their shirt.

Prejudice – an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling especially when formed without
enough thought or knowledge. It often casts an unfavorable light on someone simply
because they're a member of some ethnic group, religion, or organization.

Some of the most well-known type of prejudice include: racism, sexism, ageism,
classism and nationalism.

An important skill of critical reading is the ability to detect an

author's bias and prejudice. The reason you need to be able to do this, of course, is that
bias and prejudice may invalidate 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 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;
4. the author manufactures, falsifies and/or dishonestly cites evidence in order to
present his or her case in a more positive light.

SOURCES: https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/writing/history/critical/bias.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=bias+and+prejudice+worksheets&sa=X&sxsrf=ALeKk03wjZ71m-a8wuqwch
What Is It

Directions: Supply the table below with your own explanation for the definition of bias
and prejudice. Provide also at least three (3) examples each.

Definition Example

1.

2.
Bias
3.

1.

2.
Prejudice
3.

What’s More

Directions: Mark the following with asterisk (*) before each number if there is bias or
prejudice in each action or thought presented.

___1. Condemning somebody released from prison as bad.

___2. Thinking that blacks are slaves.
___3. Saying that people from the mountain are poor.
___4. Teacher welcoming new students whether natives or locals and foreigners.
___5. White people are good.
___6. People with tattoo are bad people.
___7. A Filipino being friendly to foreigners.
___8. Women should stay only at home taking care of children and doing household
chores.
___9. The neighborhood is helping one another despite differences.
___10. Your mother wants you to be friends with your new classmate because she is rich.

What I Have Learned

Bias is an inclination toward (or away from) one way of thinking, often
based on how you were raised. It is a tendency to lean in a certain direction,
either in favor of or against a particular thing. On the other hand,
prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling toward a person based solely
on their affiliation with a group. It often casts an unfavorable light on someone
simply because they're a member of some ethnic group, religion, or organization

SOURCE: https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-bias.html

Name: ______________________________________________________ Section: _________

*Submit only Assessment 1 on the scheduled day of retrieval of your Self-Learning
Modules. The SLM’s will be your guide for your quarterly examination.
English 9 Quarter 3 Week 2

Directions: Identify whether

the following statement
whether it is showing bias or
prejudice. Shade A for bias
and B for prejudice on the
Zipgrade Form.

_____1. The reason why his

attitude is indifferent is
because he came from a poor
family.
_____2. It is really difficult to
be with Peter because he is
affiliated in that religion.
_____3. I always wanted to be
with Gemma because she is
good and talented.
_____4. Living in the province
is hard .
_____5. President Duterte
came from the province of
Davao that is why he became
a good president.
_____6. Boys are more
intelligent than girls.
_____7. The company hires only women because the are more competent than
men.
_____8. The people voted for a certain candidate because of his affiliation to a
superstar.
_____9. Black Americans are slaves in their country.
_____10. Indigent people will only cause trouble in the city.

Directions: Read and understand the text below and identify the bias within it.
Shade the letter of your answer. Use the Zipgrade Form.

Citizens of the Fairlawn 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 citizen who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep
up with his taxes.

11. In this passage, the author shows bias against

 A. homeowners and taxpayers
B. citizens of the Fairlawn Park area
C. a baseball field in the park
D. more trees in the park

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.

12. The author shows bias against

A. new car owners
B. foreign car manufacturers
C. car repair shops
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.

13. The author show bias for

A. eating more vegetables
B. avoiding cholesterol
C. eating “health foods”
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.

14. The author seems biased against

A. American military power
B. other countries
C. nuclear arms
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.
 15. 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

Directions: Complete the statements below.

1. In this module, I learned that ______________________________________.

2. Having known bias and prejudice, I realized that ______________________.

3. I can use these learnings through __________________________________.

4. It is important to know and understand bias and prejudice because

________________________________________.

5. During COVID-19 pandemic, we can see bias and prejudice in

_____________________________________________.