ENGLISH 6-Q2 WEEK3

MOST ESSENTIAL
LEARNING
COMPETENCY
Recognize evaluative word
choices to detect biases
and propaganda devices
used by speakers;
(ENGLC -IIib-3.1.12)
Pre-test:
Directions: Read and answer the following items. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the line before each number.
1. It is a type of communication that is used to influence how a
group of people think.
A. Bias B. propaganda C. advertisement D. opinion

2. It is generally seen as a one-sided' perspective.

A. Bias B. Propaganda C. Advertisement D. opinion
Pre-test:
3. “Faber and Castle is the only pen brand I use It is simply the best.”
Engineer Tamayo commented. This sentence indicates_______?
A. Bias B. Propaganda C. Both D. connotation
4. Word Choice and Connotation, Names and Titles, Faulty Reasoning or
Fallacy are example of____________ .
A. Advertisement C. Bias
B. Propaganda D. Opinion
5. Bandwagon, Name calling and Testimonials are techniques used in
A. Bias C. Mass Media
B. Fiction D. Propaganda
Unlocking of difficulties:
Brief Introduction:
•Bias and Propaganda are communication techniques that are present in our
day to day lives. Both are commonly used in different media platforms such as
television, radio, news, social media, different websites, flyers, announcements,
etc., to persuade, to convince, to promote, or even to exaggerate.
•Study the table below for a better perspective of Bias and Propaganda.
BIAS PROPAGANDA
Bias is defined as: Propaganda is defined as:
1. Favoring one person or side over 1. Information that is spread for the
another purpose of promoting some cause
2. A tendency or preference towards a 2. A form of communication aimed at
particular perspective, ideology or result, influencing the attitude of a community
when the tendency interferes with the toward some cause
ability to be impartial, unprejudiced, or 3. Set of messages aimed at influencing
objective the opinions or behavior of large
3. Is generally seen as a ‘one-sided’ numbers of people
perspective.
Brief Introduction:
BIAS
Where can we spot bias?
▪ Word Choice and Connotation (Loaded
Words)- the cultural idea, emotion and
images associated to some word or phrase.
Two words may have the same meaning but
calls up different idea.
Example:
“He is a well-known freedom
fighter.”=terrorist
PROPAGANDA
Propaganda is defined as:
4. The deliberate spreading of ideas or
information, true or untrue, with the purpose
of manipulating public opinion to gain
support for one’s cause or to discourage
support for another.
How can we spot bias in
propaganda/advertisement?
▪Bandwagon-this technique encourages
you “jump on board” or to join or do
something because everyone else is doing it
too.
Example:
“Everyone else is doing tiktok.
What are you waiting for?”
Brief Introduction:
BIAS
●Names and Titles – News media often use
labels and titles to describe people, places,
and events.
Example:
“Pepsi, the drink of the new generation”
(Name) (Title)
●Faulty Reasoning/Fallacy – drawing a
conclusion based on too little. It is also
reffered to as personal bias.
Example:
I love Philippine Eagles, Seeing one
cooped up tells me zoos are all wrong.
PROPAGANDA
●Name Calling – this involves calling an
opponent or a competitor different name. It
may be negative or positive.
Example:
“My opponent is an alcoholic.”
●Testimonial – this technique involves
having a celebrity or a respectable person
endorse a product, a person or a cause.
Example:
“I am Maine Mendoza. Young Pork Tocino
is the best.”
Activity No.1: Write it up!
Directions: Below are sentences that contain biases. Classify each
sentence based on the bias techniques used. Write it on the space
provided.
Word Choice and
Connotation
(Loaded Words)
Name and Title
Faulty
Reasoning/Fallacy
 Activity No.1: Write it up!
Directions: Below sentences that contain biases. Classify each sentence based on
the bias techniques used. Write it on the space provided. (Word Choice and
Connotation, Name and Title, Faulty Reasoning/Fallacy)
1. A boy got injured in the camp. No one knows yet the cause
of the accident. Poor supervision is likely the reason.
2. The candidate needs brain booster because he didn’t know
that Manila is the capital Philippines.
3. Phenomenal victory against our main rival leads Gilas to
gold!
4. A 92-year old woman got injured after being accidently
tripped?
5. The remains of former President Ferdinand Marcos, also
known as The Dictator, was finally burried at the Libingan ng
mga Bayani.
Activity No.2: What am I?
Name Calling Testimonial Bandwagon

__________ 1. JCO Donuts is the latest trend. Every one wants to

eat. Buy one today!
__________ 2. My opponent is a cry baby.
__________ 3. Almost 95% of your school’s population uses android
phones. Do you have one?
__________ 4. “I am Michael Jordan and I love Nike.”
__________ 5. Jose and Wally are crazy comedians.
Activity No.3: Is it Bias or Propaganda?
What was used in the following sentences? Shade the circle that
corresponds to your answer.
Bias Propaganda
1. Michael Jackson is the King of Pop.
2. All kids in the neighborhood are going crazy with the
latest version of a mobile game. Will you download it too?
3. Jollibee foods taste way better than other fast foods.
Maybe because other fast foods’ use ingredients which has
no quality.
4. My name is Dr. Emy Sandillan and I only use Poly-Cee
Vitamins to boost my immune system.
5. My brother is such a couch potato! He just its at the sofa
all day and watch TV.
6. Filipinos just nabbed gold in a close game with the
Koreans.
Activity No. 4: Let’s practice your skills.
Directions: Listen to your favorite news or program on on tv/radio. Take note of the
sentences that use Bias and Propaganda techniques. Write each sentence you noted
on the spsces provided below.
BIAS PROPAGANDA

1. Word Choice and

4. Band Wagon:
Connotation: ____________________________
____________________________
5. Name Calling:
2. Name and Title: ____________________________
____________________________
6. Testimonial:
3. Faulty Reasoning/Fallacy: _____________________________
_____________________________
Check Your Understanding:
Answer the following questions based on what you have learned in your module.

1. Define the following:

Bias - _______________________________________
Propaganda - _________________________________
2. What are the three (3) types of bias discussed in this module?

3. What are the three (3) types propaganda techniques discussed in this
module?
Check Your Understanding:
Performance Task:
1. Read an article from a magazine journal, and other reading materials and
provide the information being asked as indicated in the box below.
Title of the article: ___________________________________________________________
Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Type of Bias device or technique used: ___________________________________________
2. Repeat the first task but this time, the focus is about propaganda techniques.

Title of the article: ___________________________________________________________

Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Type of Propaganda device or technique used:
___________________________________________
Remember:
Bias is generally seen as a ‘one-sided’ perspective. Bias is
often detected using some of the following technique.
1. Choice of word and Connotation – the cultural idea,
emotion and images associated to some word or
phrase. Two words may have the same meaning but
calls up different idea.
2. Name and Title – News media often use labels and titles
to describe people, places, and events.
3. Faulty Reasoning/Fallacy – drawing a conclusion based
on too little data. It is also referred ta as personal bias.
Remember:
Propaganda is a set strategies to persuade someone to
believe in an idea, support a cause, or buy a product. Some
commonly used propaganda techniques are:
1. Band Wagon – encouraging you to join, buy or believe in something
because everyone else is doing it.
2. Name Calling – calling the competition or opposing team names.
3. Testimonial – this technique involves having a celebrity or a
respectable person endorse a product, a person or a cause.
● Both Bias and Propaganda may be used ia a positive or negative way.
One just have to be careful in using the different techniques. Always
verify the source of information.
Post-Test
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the line before
each number.
___ 1. It is a set of strategies to persuade someone to believe in an
idea, to support a cause or to buy a product.
a. Bias b. Propaganda c. Advertisement d. Opinion
___ 2. It is a perspective in favor of or against a person or group of
persons compared with another.
a. Bias b. Propaganda c. Advertisement d. Opinion

___ 3. “King Fisher is the best sardines in town.” Chef Juan

commented. This sentence indicates ___________ ?
a. Bias b. Propaganda c. Both d. Connotation
Post-Test
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the line before
each number.
___ 4. Word Choice and Connotation, Names and Titles, Faulty
Reasoning or Fallacy are examples of __________ .

a. Advertisement b. Propaganda c. Bias d. Opinion

___ 5. Bandwagon, Name calling and Testimonials are techniques
used in ___________ .

a. Bias b. Fiction c. Mass Media d. Propaganda

Reflection:
Values Integration
How would you react upon hearing statements,
endorsements, or news on a certain issue or
product? Put a check mark ( ⁄ ) on the criteria
that will represent your action based on your
personal consideration. (see p.10- SLM)
Thank You!