ENGLISH 9 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

IDENTIFYING BIASES FROM PREJUDICES

I. Learning Objective with Code: Identify biases and prejudices.

II. Background Information for Learners (Review)

In this Learning Activity Sheet, you will be learning how to differentiate a bias from a
prejudice and how each affects the purpose served in a text.
In this part, the
In reading argumentative texts, a reader must identify which parts are the author’s biases teacher reiterates
and prejudices. Biases and prejudices stir conversation and interaction – resulting to a to students the
constructive exchange of viewpoints. They may sound subjective and lacking evidence, but past lesson on
biases and prejudices add to the text’s personal connection to the reader especially if the Argumentative
topic is relevant to him. Texts.

To become a critical reader, one must have the skill of understanding certain processes,
models, questions, and theories that result in enhanced clarity and comprehension.

III. Accompanying DepEd Educational Sites

Example of prejudice in history and modern times. (n.d.) Retrieved from:
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-prejudice.html.
Prejudice vs. Bias. (2018). Retrieved from: https://www.askdifference.com/prejudice-vs-bias/
Concepts:
BIAS is a tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing. It may
be a favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way
considered to be unfair. Most of the time, biases come from cultural contexts. People may develop
biases toward or against an individual, an ethnic group, a sexual or gender identity, a natural
viewpoint, or not having an open mind. Bias can come in many forms and is related to prejudice and
intuition.
GENDER BIAS: If someone has a bias about women, they can take two
different approaches. If they are biased towards women, they might
hire only women because they feel they make better employees for
some gender-related reason. Conversely, if they are biased against
women, they might hire a man over a more-qualified female candidate.

RELIGION BIAS: Biases toward certain religions can be manifested in two

different ways. If someone is biased toward their own religion, they will
think their beliefs and practices are superior to any other form of religion.
If, however, they are biased against a certain religion, they might show it
by making rude or insensitive comments or go as far as vandalizing
religious buildings.
PREJUDICE - Prejudice is a preconceived affective feeling towards a person or group member based
solely on his or her group membership. The word is often used to refer to preconceived, usually
unfavorable, feelings towards a person or people because of their sex, gender, beliefs, values, social
class, age, disability, religion, sexuality, race/ethnicity, language, nationality, beauty, occupation, The teacher relate
education, criminality, sport team affiliation or other personal characteristics. In this case, it refers to can this part of the
a positive or negative evaluation of another person based on his or her perceived group lesson to Araling
membership. Panlipunan
(Nasususri ang
RACIAL PREJUDICE: After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, any person of mga dahilan at
mahalagang
Japanese descent living in America was considered a suspect. As prejudices
pangyayaring
against the Japanese grew simply because they had a genetic link to an
naganap at bunga
enemy country, discrimination became evident as President Roosevelt had ng ikalawang
them rounded up and held in internment camps. digmaang
Pandaigdig.
AGEISM PREJUDICE: Making retirement mandatory or strongly encouraged at AP8AKD-IVb-2)
a specific age based on the prejudice that people of that age won't be as
productive or able to do their jobs.

IV. Activity Proper

Activity No. 1
Read the situations stated below and write down the first thing that you have thought of upon
reading each. You may write a reaction, a feeling, a description, or anything that comes first
into your mind. Lesson on
1. A girl wearing thick eyeglasses - __________________________ grammar and
2. Somebody who has an iPhone - ___________________________ sentence
3. Children begging for money in the streets - ___________________ construction will
be observed in this
Each of you might have answered differently in each item. It is because you all have part of the activity.
different experiences and opinion. What might appear right to you may appear wrong to
other people. This is where the concept of bias and prejudice comes in.

Activity No. 2 (Choose two activities only)

Biases and prejudices are found in many forms and aspects in the society.

a. A picture showing a black slave being chained and sold to

masters. Activity No. 2 can
Question/Task: Give your insights regarding the sufferings of people be integrated to
who attempted to live as human beings. American and
______________________________________________________ European
______________________________________________________ Literature. Also, it
tackles a topic in
history.
b. A quote from Nelson Mandela saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the world.”
Question/Task: Cite situations that prove the relevance and worth of this quote.
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 c. . A short poem from Shakti Gawain entitled “No Bullying.”
No Bullying
Anything in life that we don’t
Accept will simply make trouble.
For us until me make peace.
with it.
Question/Task: Have you ever experienced being bullied in school, at home, or in your
community? Share your stories.
______________________________________________________________ In activity 2b,
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d. . A stanza of the poem “The Fisherman” by Abbie Farwell Brown.

The fisherman goes out at dawn

When everyone’s abed,
And from the bottom of the sea
Draws up his daily bread.
Question: Escalante City What is your impression of him/her? Write at least 5 sentences.
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e. If you have internet access, watch the video of the Philippine folk dance on Planting
rice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEGBDaSm7NA

Question: What do you think is/are the role/s of farmers in our

society? Explain your answer.
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Note: Be careful and responsible in opening websites. There might be unintended advertisements which are not
suited for your age. It is best that you seek assistance from your parents or guardian.
V. Assessment

Directions: Read the following situations and understand the context of each. Then, answer the
questions that follow.
A judge in a local beauty pageant is the uncle of one of the candidates. Given the criteria for
judging, the candidate ranks second only to her contender. Everyone was surprised when at
the end of the contest, the candidate rose to first place after her uncle changed his scores in
the last minute.
1. The scenario illustrates a/an ______________________.

a. bias b. prejudice c. discrimination d. opinion

2. Which factor affected the favor given by the judge?

a. personal relationship c. religious affiliation
b. community membership d. set of criteria
 For the upcoming Barangay Day, the people of Brgy. Lubi-lubi were gathered by their
barangay captain to plan for the activities to be done on the day of the celebration. One of
the proposed activities is the Amateur Singing Contest to be participated by both young
people and adults. When the prize was discussed, the barangay captain suggested that the
prize for the adult category must be larger than the prize for the youth category.

3. The scenario illustrates a ______________________.

a. bias b. prejudice c. discrimination d. opinion

4. What do you suggest in making the situation get rid of favors and biases?

a. Encourage the people not to vote the captain in the next election.
b. Cancel the contest and prize money.
c. Let the majority decide about the prize money allocation for both categories.
d. Convert the prize money into a new project in the barangay.

5. Prejudices are determined also by social norms and standards. In the 18th century, which
norm was challenged by the characters in the novel?

a. For a couple to be married, they must be of the same religion.

b. Wealthy men must also marry women of influence.
c. Children of slaves must not play with children of masters.
d. Same sex marriage is prohibited.

VI. Reflection
How should you respond to a friend’s biased or prejudiced statement which is the total
opposite of what you believe in?
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Prepared by:

JOHN MOSES A. BAJANDE

Subject Teacher