English 8 - M1

Lesson 5
Prepared by:
Teacher Joy
Charades
Instruction:

The class will be divided into 2 groups.

Each group will select 1 representative to do
the Charade (enacting) in front of the entire
group and the rest of the members will guess
the word that their group representative is
enacting for 5 minutes.
Groups will take turns.
The group with the highest points is the
winner.
15 points for the winner and 10 points to the
other group.
Activity 1:
Let us
Enhance
Instruction:

In a ¼ sheet of paper, draw a

table with 2 rows and column.
Label each with FACTS and
BIAS and write LETTERS ONLY
below the rows. There are only 7
facts and 9 biases in this article.
Answers
FACTS:

D. F. H. J. L. R. T.

BIAS:

B. C . G. I. N.
O. Q. U. S.
BIAS
Bias is a tendency to lean in a certain
direction, in favor or against an idea,
person, or thing.

If you’re biased towards something,

you lean towards it favorably and think
about positively. If you’re biased
against something, you lean towards it
negatively and think about it poorly.
TYPES OF
BIAS
Types of Bias 

1. NUETRAL – When an author reports

the facts, no opinion at all.
2. NEGATIVE- When an author attempts
to convince you that something is BAD. 
3. POSITIVE- When an author attempts to
convince you that something is GOOD. 
TONE
Tone is an author’s attitude
towards the subject he/she is
writing about.
 TONE
ELEMENTS
1. Denotation is the dictionary definition
of the word.

2. Connotation is the emotional

associations attached to a word.

3. Descriptive Language is used to create

images in the reader’s mind. An author can
say more than he seems to be saying
through his choice of descriptive language.
WAYS TO
ANALYZE
TONE
When considering tone, the basic elements
can be analyzed using the LIDDS acronym
 
L anguage: overall use of language, such as
formal, informal, jargon, etc.
I mages: vivid appeals to understanding
through senses (Metaphor, simile).
D iction: the connotation of word choice.
D etails: facts that are included or those
omitted for a purpose.
S yntax: how structure affects the reader’s
attitude
 FACTS
AND BIAS
FACT is information or a thing
that is known or proven to be
true.

BIAS is prejudice in favor of or

against one thing, person, or
group compared with another
usually in a way considered to be
unfair.
 COMMON
TEXT
STRUCTURES
LIST OR CLASSIFICATION
Information to support the
main idea and is either
arranged in a specific order or
into specific categories.
DEFINITION AND EXAMPLE
Typically to inform: however, if
listed or categorized by value
could be used to persuade.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Information in the passage
contains two or more elements
that are compared, contrasted,
both compare and contrasted.
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Information in the passage
explains the relationship
between cause and the
resulting effect.
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
Information in the passage
explores a problem and the
actual or potential solutions to
the problem.
COUNTER- ARGUMENT/
REBUTTAL
Information in the passage
presents debatable issue. First,
discussing the opposition’s
argument and then confronting
weakness in opponent’s
position in a rebuttal argument.
PREMISE/ SUPPORT/
CONCLUSION
Providing a statement or
proposition with supporting
evidence followed by the
logical conclusion.
NARRATIVE/ ANECDOTAL
Stories or short accounts
involving characters, conflict,
dialogue, etc.
Let us Reflect
Instruction:

In a ½ crosswise sheet of paper, draw a T-

Chart. On the LEFT SIDE of the T-Chart,
identify which words from the article
earlier entitled “Cell phones: Threat in
Learning” that the author used.
On the RIGHT SIDE of the T-Chart, explain
or interpret how the author used the
word in the story to achieve his or her
purpose.
Assignment:

Study in advance about

the Different Types of
Propaganda.