G8 Lesson 1 Weekly Home Learning Plan

TEACHER’S WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN
Name: Ms. Stephanie R. Aportadera Learning Area: Afro-Asian Literature 8

Department: Junior High School Mode of Learning: Blended Learning
Semester/Quarter: rd
3 Quarter Week Nos.: 1
Grade Level: Grade 8 Date: January 4 – 8, 2021
Class Schedule:
Monday: 7:30-7:50am Homeroom, 7:50-8:50am 8-Aster, 8:50-9:10am Break time, 9:10-10:10am 8-Heather, 10:10-
10:30am Break time, 10:30-11:30am 8-Anthurium, 11:30-12:30pm Lunch break, 12:30-1:30pm Vacant and 1:30-1:50pm
Homeroom
Monday Learning Competencies:

 Examine biases (for or against) made by the author.EN8RC-IIIg-3.1.12
Objectives:
 Identify the author's several ways to recognize bias in writing. (EXCELLENCE)
 Discern the author's bias in writing by examining the examples. (CHARACTER)
 Analyze the excerpt "A Heritage of Smallness" using the questions as a guide. (SERVICE)
Daily Routine:
Accomplishing routinely activities:
(Opening Prayer, Checking of the Attendance, Checking of the Device, Checking of Assignments)
Topic, References and Materials:

TOPIC: Examining Author’s Biases
Sources:
Book/s: Integrated English for Effective Communication Afro-Asian Literature 8
Lusica, Fritzie Gay S., Mallari, Anne Margareth A., Ocampo, Michelle V., Sentones, Alce M., & Serquenia
Jr., Nilo C.
Pgs.266 - 273
Online Journal: Google/Internet
https://www.coursehero.com/file/31589880/Examine-biases-for-or-against-made-by-the-authordocx/
Motivation:
1. Have you ever owned a robot or knew someone who does?
2. Do you like to have an encounter with a robot?
Presentation of Lesson:
Online Consultation (Teacher will use the Zoom app to conduct the virtual discussions)
What are Author’s Biases?

Every author holds opinions that affect his or her discussion of an issue, opinions that you as a reader
must try to recognize and understand. Even the most seemingly factual report, such as an
encyclopedia article, can carry an understated or implied judgment. Such judgments reflect an
author’s bias or preference for one side of an issue over another.
As you evaluate a source, consider whether he author’s bias affects his or her
presentation of information and opinions. Ask whether this results in one side
of an issue being treated more favorably than another. To explore an author’s
biases, you must ask where his or her allegiances lie. Is the bias hidden or
stated? Ask yourself if you need to look for balancing viewpoint or approach?
Just because an author has a strong bias does not mean that he or she has written something invalid.
However, in the interest of being prepared to fend off attacks from those who want to challenge your
analysis or argument, it is best if you recognize, early on, to what biases an author does hold.
Basics of Avoiding Bias

Writers should write objectively and inclusively to receive respect and trust from readers, as well as to
avoid alienating readers. To be objective means to write with curiosity, rather than having a preset
opinion, and to engage with research, rather than presenting a personal preference.
Being objective in your writing is a skill that you will develop, just like your academic voice. Though
having a passion for your topic makes the writing process easier, it is important not to let it take over
your draft.
Detecting Author's Bias in Writing

Fact – It is a specific detail that is true based on objective proof such as physical evidence, an
eyewitness account, or the result of an accepted scientific method.
Example of fact:
 Ms. Stephanie Aportadera, an English teacher at Monlimar Development Academy was born
on June 13, 1999.
Opinion – It is an interpretation, value judgment, or belief that cannot be proved or disproved.

Opinions often include biased words (beautiful, miserable, exciting, and frightful).
Example of opinion:
 I think that the best school in Taguig is Monlimar Development Academy.
Bias – It is a judgment based on a personal point of view.

Example of bias:
 Carl was so strong to steal the pen from Gian.
Bias is a belief or an opinion that a person has.
Many people are biased about certain things. Bias is often very unfair or unbalanced. For example,
football fans make think that a referee made a bad call just because they really like the team the call
was against.
BIAS in writing can be defined as:
1. A prejudice against something an author is writing about.
2. Favoritism for something an author is writing about.
3. An author letting feelings or emotions cloud his or her objectivity with regard to something he
or she is writing about.
When writing, authors make claims based on their own judgments which are expressed in opinions
that ultimately shape their discussion. However, when these opinions seem to favor only one side of
an idea, author commits biases. As a wise reader, you must be able to detect how biases may be
examined in texts, whether they are explicit or implied.
Several Ways to Detect an Author’s Bias in Writing:
1. The author uses words that are too sensational, dramatic, emotional, or strong.
2. The author presents evidences that seem to support only one side of an issue.
3. The author makes claims that magnify either the good or the bad side of a group or idea, but
not both.
4. The author fails to present any argument that may counter his or her claims.
5. The author fails to cite his sources, and thus biases his or her arguments solely on his own
opinions.
An example of bias:
When I met with Mayor Geovelli, I noticed that he had the appearance of a hobo-loaded, negatively
charged word). He was unshaved and wearing dirty clothes (one sided- notice that the author doesn’t
tell us why the mayor was dressed this way. Maybe there was a good reason). He spoke to me about
his horrible plan to fix our city’s roads (vague language- what specifically is horrible about it?). Anyone
who knows the plan will tell you that it will bankrupt our city (is this a fact or opinion? The author
offers no supporting evidence). The plan to fix our roads mostly benefits friends of the Mayor. He
plans to pay his buddies in the construction business thousands of dollars over the next two years. I
do not want to insult anyone, but the Mayor is of Italian decent, and we all know what reputation they
have in this part of the country. Need I remind you of Al Capone and other Italian Mafia members?
(This is a clearly a stereotype – not all Italians are mobsters).
Enrichment Activity:
Accomplishing the following activity:

Pre-Assessment: Multiple-Choice Questions (COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING)
Instruction:
Read the statements carefully. Encircle the letter of your best choice that corresponds to each
situation.
1. My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night, sometimes as late as 9:00 at night!
Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Olson, I quickly corrected her. So disrespectful.
Today she came over for lunch and brought cookies, without even asking if it was okay. What
if I had already made cookies? The author is biased against whom?
a. rude children
b. son’s girlfriend
c. her son
d. dating
2. Which of the underlined words help show the author's bias?
a. My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night, sometimes as late as 9:00
at night! Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Olson, I quickly corrected her.
b. Girlfriend
c. Weak
d. Rude
e. Called
3. An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as: performance, speed, fuel-
efficiency, wind, luxury.
a. What can you infer about the author's bias?
b. dislikes sports car
c. thinks Mustangs are for old people
d. likes Mustang convertibles
e. thinks Mustangs are dangerous
4. Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?
a. The best new song is Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself"
b. "One Call" is the worst song.
c. The #1 song on the Billboard Top 100 this week is Rhianna's "Work"
d. All of the above.
5. America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the entire
world. We are not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all
of us.
The author seems biased against...
a. American military power
b. nuclear arms
c. other countries
d. the world
6. What does it mean to show bias?
a. to be conceited
b. to refuse to take a side
c. to favor one side over another
d. to show selfishness
7. Citizens of the Fairlawn Park area look with alarm at the evil plot to change a beautiful spot
into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be
chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with
the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young
ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood.
Obviously no one cares about the poor citizen who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep
up with his taxes.
a. The author is biased against...
b. homeowners and taxpayers
c. a baseball field in the park
d. citizens of the Fairlawn Park Area
e. more trees in the park
8. It is the preference or opinion that prevents one from approaching a topic with a neutral point
of view.
a. loaded language c. credibility
b. preference d. bias
9. Words or phrases that are used to inspire emotion or influence and audience by using an
appeal to emotions.
a. loaded language c. credibility
b. preference d. bias
10. New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more
complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by
their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-
designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy
automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as
the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new
automobiles. The author is biased against...
a. car repair shops
b. foreign car manufacturers
c. automobile manufacturers
d. new car owners
Tuesday and Application or Evaluation:

Wednesday
Accomplishing the following activity:
During Self-paced learning, students are expected to do their assessments and submit it on the given
deadline.
Pre-Assessment: Identifying Bias (CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATION)
Instruction:
Read and analyze the excerpt entitled “A Heritage of Smallness.” Identify the Author’s Biases by
answering the following questions.
Reference:
https://theurbanhistorian.tumblr.com/post/5966825494/a-heritage-of-smallness-by-nick-joaquin
1. Author
a. Who wrote it?
b. Google the author to find out more about him. Once you know more about the author, what is their
stake in making this argument? In other words, why do they care?
2. Publication
a. Who published it? (Sometimes the author and publisher are the same , as on some websites or
blogs)
b. Who is/are the audiences?
3. Opposing Viewpoints
a. Does the author recognize a viewpoint that opposes his or her own? If so what is it?
b. Is that viewpoint presented objectively or emotionally?
c. List some quotations to support your claim.
4. Language
a. Does the author present his argument in extreme language? Does he write to appeal to emotions? If
so provide some examples.
b. Does the author use value-laden terms or loaded words that lend a negative impression (as in
‘illegal aliens’ versus ‘undocumented workers’). If so provide some examples.
5. Overall, what would you say about the bias of this excerpt?
Rubrics:
Shows greater understanding through the excerpt being read - 35%
Organization of ideas within the questions - 30%
Correctness of grammar usage - 25%
Over-all - 10%
Valuing:
Students reflect on the lessons through answering the following questions:
1. Do you agree with the author’s argument on the Filipino’s heritage of smallness? Explain your
answer.
2. Are you in favor of author’s technique in advancing the purpose of writing? Why or why not?
Assignment:
Accomplish the activity:
After discussion of lesson, the teacher will give an assignment to the students to accomplish it
during self-paced learning.
Post-Assessment:
Activity 1:
IDENTIFYING AUTHOR’S BIASES

Thursday and Friday
Instruction: From the essay, “A Heritage of Smallness,” identify the words or phrases that
illustrate Nick Joaquins’ use of local color in the essay. Write them in the box below.
Teachers are expected to accomplish several activities and paper works every Friday:
School-based
 Attending General Faculty Meeting
 Checking of Output and Assessments
 Checking of Modules
Saturday
 Participating in Aerobic Fitness workout and Sports activity promoting healthy lifestyle
through cardiovascular endurance exercises (Non-contact sports such as: Volleyball and
Badminton)
 Co-curricular Organization’s Meeting
 Make-up classes (Prior Approval)
Prepared by: Submitted to:
MS. STEPHANIE R. APORTADERA MS. RACHEL ANN M. CERILLANO

Subject Teacher/Instructor Head Teacher
Approved by: Noted by:
MR. RONEL T. BORBON MR. ALEXANDER N. IGNACIO

Academic Coordinator School Principal
School Vice Principal

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TEACHER’S WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN

Name: Ms. Stephanie R. Aportadera Learning Area: Afro-Asian Literature 8

Monday Learning Competencies:

Topic, References and Materials:

What are Author’s Biases?

Basics of Avoiding Bias

Detecting Author's Bias in Writing

Opinion – It is an interpretation, value judgment, or belief that cannot be proved or disproved.

Bias – It is a judgment based on a personal point of view.

Bias is a belief or an opinion that a person has.

Several Ways to Detect an Author’s Bias in Writing:

Accomplishing the following activity:

Tuesday and Application or Evaluation:

IDENTIFYING AUTHOR’S BIASES

MS. STEPHANIE R. APORTADERA MS. RACHEL ANN M. CERILLANO

Approved by: Noted by:

MR. RONEL T. BORBON MR. ALEXANDER N. IGNACIO

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