MODULE 2

• City of Good Character
• DISCIPLINE • GOOD TASTE • EXCELLENCE
• Writer: Gina R. Padilla
• Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
• Layout Artist: Shiela Mae A. Cancino
• Department of Education, National Capital Region, SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE, MARIKINA CITY
• ENGLISH, Third Quarter – Module 2, Biases and Prejudices
• Bias


  A statement which reflects one's preference for someone or something over another person or thing
• Prejudice


  A statement which expresses pre-judgement on a person or something
• Bias


  • I prefer Anne as our leader than Rene
  • Boracay is the safest tourist destination in the Philippines
• Prejudice


  • We should not let Brian join our group. Boys could not contribute sensible things to the group
  • I learned that Roel's father is an ex-convict. You should avoid his company
• Indications that a source or article may be biased
• Indications of bias


  • Heavily opinionated or one-sided
  • Relies on unsupported or unsubstantiated claims
  • Presents highly selected facts that lean to a certain outcome
  • Pretends to present facts but offers only opinion
  • Uses extreme or inappropriate language
  • Tries to persuade you think a certain way with no regard to factual evidence
  • The argument appeals more to emotion than to logic
  • The author is unidentifiable, lacks expertise, or writes on unrelated topics
  • Is entertainment-based
  • Tries to sell you something in disguise
• Where can bias be found

  • Word Choice and Connotation
  • Names and Titles
  • Selection
  • Omission
  • Images and videos
• Purpose of the writer in using bias


  To persuade<|>To capture the reader's attention<|>To express a particular point of view
• Cathy goes back to the canteen and hurriedly tell it to her classmates Anne and Remy
• Cathy: 'Guys, you should always bring your money with you. Our new classmate, Ronel can not be trusted.'
• Cathy went back to the classroom to get her wallet she left in her bag, but it wasn't there anymore. Ronel was the only one there.
• Anne: 'Listen classmates! From now on, we need to take care of our valuables. Cathy's wallet is lost. She found it out during recess time. She went back here to get it, but it was no longer in her bag. One of our classmates was left here. A boy!'
• Ronel feels that he is the one being referred to, however he could not speak to defend himself. He is tongue-tied. Although he knows very well that he did not do it, he feels so intimidated.
• Cathy finds her wallet at the bottom of her bag. She remains silent about it.
• Bias


  A partial or one-sided statement which may be in favor for or against a person or a group, thing, or idea
• Prejudice


  A preconceived or unjustified judgement which is oftentimes unfavorable to the person