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English 8 Quarter 3

The document discusses the concept of bias, defining it as an author's expression of opinion influenced by personal beliefs and experiences without sufficient evidence. It explains how to identify bias through the evaluation of evidence and diction, and includes an assessment activity to determine biased statements. Additionally, it presents a debate on the topic of phasing out jeepneys in the Philippines, highlighting both their significance and the issues they pose.

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English 8 Quarter 3

The document discusses the concept of bias, defining it as an author's expression of opinion influenced by personal beliefs and experiences without sufficient evidence. It explains how to identify bias through the evaluation of evidence and diction, and includes an assessment activity to determine biased statements. Additionally, it presents a debate on the topic of phasing out jeepneys in the Philippines, highlighting both their significance and the issues they pose.

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English 8 Quarter 3 – Module 1: Examining Biases (January 21, 2025)

What is bias?
Bias refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining
and presenting enough evidences. This arises from the author’s thinking which may be influenced by
personal beliefs, culture, attitudes, preferences, and past experiences.

When does an author become bias?


An author becomes bias when he/she persuades the reader to believe on his/her own stand of the
issue by giving inaccurate information or false impression even with or without the intention of
misleading the readers.
How do you determine the author’s biases?
To determine the author’s biases and to understand his/her underlying purpose, you must look at the
use of evidence and diction. Evidences can be in a form of facts and information, testimonies and
direct observations, scientific and legal findings, and anecdotes and philosophical evidences.
Diction refers to the words or expressions that help convey the stand of the author towards an issue.
These words and expressions may indicate a positive or negative connotation or meaning.

ASSESSMENT 1: Biased or Not Biased Directions: Put a check mark (√) if the sentence is biased or a
cross-mark (x) if it is not. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
____ 1. Brand Z Bath Soap is endorsed by dermatologists in the Philippines.
____ 2. Brand Z, the bath soap I used, is the leading brand in the Philippines.
____ 3. Basketball is the best sports in the world.
____ 4. Basketball is one of the most widely played sports in the world
. ____ 5. Carrot growers believe that carrots should be part of our daily diet.
____ 6. Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A which is good for the eyesight.
____ 7. Mothers nurture best the emotional intelligence of their children.
____ 8. Study says that children’s intelligence is inherited from mothers.
____ 9. Generally, most of the students find Mathematics difficult.
____ 10. Boys are more inclined to learning Mathematics.

Activity:
Topic: Phase out Jeepneys vs Retain Jeepneys
Jeepneys have been one of the main modes of transport in the Philippines. They are also the
livelihood source of many Filipinos, However, they often cause road congestions and traffic jams. Also,
they are obsolete that may compromise the safety of the passengers and may pose a threat to the
environment. As such, these jeepneys do not meet the standard of modernization of a public utility
vehicle. With these, phasing them out appears to be a much better choice.

1. Do the paragraphs above show bias?


2. Did you find the words or expressions that make the author biased?
3. Are you in favor with how the author presented the topic/s?
01-22-25
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