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Which cognitive skill is important for becoming a critical reader?
Which cognitive skill is important for becoming a critical reader?
- Evaluation of opinions (correct)
- Memorization
- Recitation of text
- Understanding biases
How do biases add to the text's personal connection to the reader?
How do biases add to the text's personal connection to the reader?
- By being completely unbiased
- By providing definitive evidence
- By offering a subjective viewpoint (correct)
- By presenting only facts
What is the main difference between biases and prejudices?
What is the main difference between biases and prejudices?
- Biases lean towards or against something, while prejudices are unfair judgments. (correct)
- Biases are objective, while prejudices are subjective.
- Biases come from intuition, while prejudices don't.
- Biases are always based on cultural contexts, while prejudices are not.
How do biases differ from intuitions?
How do biases differ from intuitions?
Why is it important for a reader to identify biases and prejudices in argumentative texts?
Why is it important for a reader to identify biases and prejudices in argumentative texts?
According to Republic Act 8293, Section 176, what is required for the exploitation of a work of the Government of the Philippines for profit?
According to Republic Act 8293, Section 176, what is required for the exploitation of a work of the Government of the Philippines for profit?
Who holds the copyright for the Learning Activity Sheet developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
Who holds the copyright for the Learning Activity Sheet developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
What condition may be imposed by the government agency for exploitation of a work of the Government of the Philippines for profit?
What condition may be imposed by the government agency for exploitation of a work of the Government of the Philippines for profit?
Who has ALL RIGHTS RESERVED over the Learning Activity Sheet developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
Who has ALL RIGHTS RESERVED over the Learning Activity Sheet developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
What is necessary before reproducing or transmitting any part of the learning resource developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
What is necessary before reproducing or transmitting any part of the learning resource developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas?
Study Notes
Understanding Biases and Prejudices
- To become a critical reader, one must have the skill to understand and evaluate opinions embedded in a text, involving cognitive skills like identifying biases and prejudices.
Defining Bias
- Bias is a tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing, person, or group.
- Biases can be unfair and may come from cultural contexts.
- Examples of bias include gender bias, bias towards or against an individual, ethnic group, sexual or gender identity, or a natural viewpoint.
Forms of Bias
- Gender bias: favoring or discriminating against a particular gender.
- Bias can come in many forms and is related to prejudice and intuition.
Distinguishing Bias from Prejudice
- Bias and prejudice are different but related concepts.
- Bias is a tendency to lean in a certain direction, while prejudice is a preconceived opinion or judgment.
- Both bias and prejudice can affect the purpose of a text.
Critical Reading and Evaluation
- To develop critical-mindedness, readers must identify biases and prejudices in a text.
- Biases and prejudices can add to the text's personal connection to the reader, especially if the topic is relevant.
- Evaluating biases and prejudices helps readers understand the author's purpose and tone.
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Description
Test your understanding of differentiating biases from prejudices with this English 9 activity sheet for Quarter 3. Developed by the English 9 Activity Sheet Development Team, this quiz was written by Jessa P. Go and Roju M. Dumdum. Illustrations by Jerome Jordan Z. Ponsica and Eldiardo E. de la Peña.
