Eng 9 Q3 Week 1 LAS - Final
Eng 9 Q3 Week 1 LAS - Final
Eng 9 Q3 Week 1 LAS - Final
Bias is the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way,
because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment. Being biased would mean
losing the neutral balance of a particular issue. Though “bias” has its negative connotation but it is
not true all the time.
Biased toward- you leaned favorably toward it
Biased against- you leaned negatively against it
A person influenced by bias is called biased.
Example:
Biased toward: The beliefs and practices of Roman Catholic are superior to other religion.
Biased against: Other religion criticizes Roman Catholic in worshipping images of Jesus
and saints.
Activity
Read and understand the situations below. Write B if it shows bias; NB if there’s no bias. Provide
an explanation.
1. Amanda grew in an island. Every day she went to the sea to swim. She grew up as a good
swimmer. On her high school days, she joined a swimming competition but she lost the
game.
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2. The lady boss promoted her nephew into a higher position. She rejected to promote the
other more qualified employees.
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3. The company only hires women. This move is considered after the thought that women are
more diligent in the work.
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Name: ___________________________________Grade & Section: __________
Subject: English 9 Teacher: ______________________________Score: ______________
Examples:
1. The manager gives only orders to the young employees because he has the perception that
older employees cannot do the task.
2. Ben, a deaf, was not hired into work because of his disability.
Activity
Give your opinion or feeling to the phrases in the first column. The first one is given as your guide.
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Name: ________________________________Grade & Section: _________________
Subject: English 9 Teacher: _______________________________ Score: ______________
It is important to be able to recognize prejudice and bias in what you read. What do these
words mean?
Bias is having a tendency to favor toward or favor against a certain person, group or thing
often in an unfair way.
Prejudice is the opinion or feeling formed towards a person, group, or thing without enough
knowledge or reason.
Examples: The report blames most crime in the town on the teenagers. (prejudice)
My aunt loves dogs that are black, like her own. (bias)
Activity
Read the situations below. Tell whether it shows bias or prejudice. Write your answer before the
number.
______ 1. Posting negative comments in the facebook about the economic status of a family.
______ 2. Some are not allowed to join in the party.
______ 3. Only experienced drivers may apply for the position.
______ 4. A group of bare-footed persons are rejected to enter the restaurant.
______ 5. The manager hired the most beautiful applicant despite low in qualifications.
______ 6. Teachers favor the well-off students.
______ 7. The mayor put all his supporters into regular status of employment.
______ 8. Mathematics is a complex subject.
______ 9. The man with tattoo on his body is not allowed to enter the concert.
______ 10. The teacher accepted the transferee student who was a visually impaired.