English- Grade 6

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I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC):
● Recognize evaluative word choices to detect biases and propaganda
devices used by the speakers. (EN6LC-IIIb-3.1.12)
B. Objectives:
At the end of this learning activity sheet, you will be able to:
● identify the biases and propaganda devices used by speakers in
advertisements.
● tell whether texts read are biased or not

● determine the types of propaganda devices used by the speakers.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Bias means favoring one person or side over another. It is a tendency or

preference toward a perspective generally seen as “one-sided”. These are
unreasoned judgments and actions of supporting or opposing a particular person or
thing in an unfair way. It is a strong feeling for or against something without enough
reason.

When reading for bias, it is important to know the following:

● Author’s attitude or tone

● Exaggerated or colorful language

● Check out images

On the other hand, propaganda is a concerted set of messages aimed at

influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people. a mode of
communication used to manipulate the opinion of groups to support a particular
cause or belief. Propaganda makes use of devices and tricks intended to influence
someone’s thinking. It seeks to control what people believe that is the ideas they

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consider to be true. It promotes ideas as being the only truth and denigrates other beliefs
as plain wrong. Propaganda is always biased and can be negative or positive.

7 TYPES OF PROPAGANDA

1. Testimonial - the use of well-known, respected people

to endorse a product or service. The testimony of the
famous actor creates a big influence to the customers
or buyers.
EXAMPLE:

BIAS
• “Marilyn Monroe must be
telling a lie when she said
that shampoo is effective
for our hair. That is just so
expensive.”
PROPAGANDA
• “Try the popular Shampoo brand used by
Marilyn Monroe before and nowadays, even our
country’s several famous and stunning
celebrities like Vice Ganda and Sarah Geronimo
are using it.”

• “If we drink milk, we will all be as famous,

beautiful, rich and talented as Mylie Cyrus!”

2. Glittering Generalities - the act of referring to words or ideas that evoke a

positive emotional response from an audience; virtue words are often used
The words creamy, dreamy, Icy and Chocolatey are taglines that show
attractive words that influence the attitude of the people. It gives the audience a
good description without giving information backing them up

EXAMPLE:
BIAS PROPAGANDA

• “They are just making • “Try this! It will get rid of all your problems”
profit out of that
ineffective product!”

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 3. Transfer - the act of relating something or someone we like or respect with a
product; symbols are constantly used in this propaganda

EXAMPLE:
BIAS PROPAGANDA

“The people behind • “Break our

this are just wasting constitution! I break
time by convincing your face! We move as
others!” one nation! ”

4. Plain Folks - the use of everyday people to sell

a product or service; speakers and ads appear to
make the person to be “one of the people”
It convinces its audience that the speaker is
just a normal and regular person and that we
must trust people who are most like us.

EXAMPLE:
BIAS PROPAGANDA

No one makes history just by See how a guy and a sandwich made
eating such a sandwich. history.

5. Bandwagon - attempts to persuade the target audience

to take a course of action “everyone else is taking”,
“join the crowd”; technique that reinforces people’s
natural desire to be on the winning side.
The advertisement makes us believe that many
people, especially Americans, love the product.
It encourages people around the globe to love it too.
EXAMPLE:

BIAS
• “Do not follow the majority,
follow what’s on your mind!” •
“Only dead fish go with the
flow!”
PROPAGANDA
• “Many are using these products.
Proven and tested! Try it now

6. Name Calling - the use of names that evoke fear or hatred in the viewer;
technique that links a person, or idea to a negative symbol. It carries a
negative connotation as it describes and compares its rival product.
EXAMPLE:
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 BIAS
“Their statements are not true
enough. I do not trust them
because they are faking it!
PROPAGANDA
• “They are just inactive dinosaurs. Do
not believe them! Be with us and be
secured!”
• “My opponent is an alcoholic!”

7. Card Stacking - the strategy of showing the product’s best features, telling half-
truths, and omitting or lying about its potential problems.
The packaging claims sugar-free sandwich cookies, yet we all know that this type of food
is not a reduced calorie food. It only promotes positive information about the product.
EXAMPLE:
BIAS PROPAGANDA
• “All cookies taste sweet • This product is
and full of calories! Let’s sugar-free and has
buy those with promos no calorie content.
and be practical.”

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
TASK 1: PICK-A-BOO
Directions: Read the advertisement below that used several biases and
propaganda. Pick the statements that show bias or propaganda. Write the number
in the space provided below.

1. Save! Don’t waste your money. It is easy to spend when it’s in your pocket and
you’ll have little to show for it. Do not try to save at home. The chances are you will
be robbed one day. Many people lose their life’s savings that way. 2. Smart people
save money!

3. Keep your saving in the THEO GARCIA BANK where they will be safe and will
earn 3.5% per annum. You can withdraw part or all of your saving at any time at any
of THEO GARCIA BANK’s branches. There are over 175 throughout Southeast Asia.
All our branches are interconnected by computer and the withdrawals and deposits
can be made at any branch. 4. This bank is better than any other bank.

5. Another way to save and earn more interest is with Time Deposits. If you agree not
to withdraw your money for a fixed period you will receive greater interest. At present
3 months earns you 4.5% per annum, 6 months 4.8% and 12 months 5% per annum.

BIAS PROPAGANDA

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 TASK 2: READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Directions: Underline the statements of bias and encircle the
propaganda statements. Write on the space provided before the number the type
of propaganda devices used in each item.

___________ 1. “A person like Manny Pacquiao is one of a kind. He is humble

and works really hard. According to him, he trains very hard for his fight but he
feels pain in every training so he takes this product to relieve the pain. You may try
it too!”
___________ 2. “This is the choice of the new generation! The youth is proving
their worth. Dr. Jose Rizal must be proud of them.”

___________ 3. Less salt than you think! Thirty percent (30%) less fat than
regular potato chips. This product is right for you. This is better than regular chips.”

TASK 3: THINK AND WRITE

Directions: Fill up the blank spaces below with bias and propaganda
statements.
BIAS PROPAGANDA
1. (Testimonial)
James Reid is the new endorser of a
clothing line’s newest product.

2. There is no disputing when it comes (Glittering Generalities)

to choices.

3. Good governance is people (Plain Folks)

governance

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 4. (Bandwagon)
Nine (9) out of 10 dentists recommend
this toothpaste!

5. (Bandwagon)
Join the crowd! Sign the petition to save
the forest trees.

B. Assessment:

Directions: Read the article. Detect the bias and propaganda statements used by
answering the table below.

DL video game is the best! It was developed in South Korea, a country that
serves the coolest technology in the world. It uses 4K capabilities and augmented
reality. DL Company rated it as the most downloaded game to date. Try it now!

BIAS PROPAGANDA

IV. REFLECTION
Directions: Complete the table below. Share what you have learned from
this packet and what specific topic you want to know more about.

I learned about__________________ On the other hand, I want to clarify about

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V. References

• K to 12 English Curriculum Guide May 2016 version

• Third Quarter DLP in English 6
• Essential English 6
• Worktext in Language and Reading Maria Fe Garcia-Eusebio, et.al
• Avenue In English 6
• Integrated Reading and Language Leonard F. Sapuay
• https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-bias-
propaganda
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IudhW2mm0bo
• https://www.readwritethink.org
• https://www.teach-nology.com/lessons/biases/propaganda
• https://www.pinterest.ph
• https://www.pinterest,com pin
• https://www.uvm.edu
• https://deped muntinlupa.ph

Prepared by:
GINA H. DESALISA – T3
Colambis ES – Sor. Province

JULIUS A. RANOCO – T3
Pinagsalog ES- Sor. Province

ARIANNE S. BAÑEGA – T3

JOEY A. HABLA -P1

Quality Assured by:

MARICEL M. DINEROS, EPS-English
SDO Sorsogon Province

CRISTINA MARIE C. BORROMEO, Principal 1

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LANY M. ABAINZA, EPS- English
SDO Tabaco City

I. ANSWER KEY

TASK 1; PICK A BOO

BIAS PROPAGANDA
2 1
4 3
5

TASK 2 READ BETWEEN THE LINES

Testimonial 1. Person like Manny Pacquaio is one of a kind. He is humble

and works really hard.”

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 According to him, he train very hard for his fight but he feels pain every
training so he takes this product to relieve the pain. You may try it too!

Bandwagon 2. The youth is proving their worth. Dr. Jose Rizal must be
proud of them.”

This is the choice of the new generation!

Card Stacking 3. This is better than regular chips.

Less salt than you think! Thirty percent (30%) less fat than regular potato
chips. This product is right for you.

Task 3: THINK AND WRITE answers may vary

ASSESSMENT:
BIAS PROPAGANDA
DL Video game is the best! It uses 4K capabilities
and augmented reality
It was developed in South Korea, a country Try it now!
that serves the coolest technology in the world

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