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9.21 Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Bias Worksheet

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This Intro to Lit English worksheet provides structured practice on 9.21 Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Bias. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Author’s Purpose, Point of View, and Bias - Analyze how authors establish purpose and viewpoint; detect loaded language, selection/omission of facts, and other signals of bias. (CCSS RI.9–10.6; TEKS §110.36(c)(8)(A), (8)(G), (11)(G); FL ELA.9.R.2.3–2.4; VA 9.RI.3B; GA ELAGSE9–10RI6; TN 9–10.RI.IKI.8)

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Intro to Lit

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Two summaries discuss the same city housing report. Summary A: 'The report projects a 4,000-unit shortfall by 2030 and suggests mixed strategies, including accessory dwelling units and zoning changes.' Summary B: 'The report proves we must remove all zoning rules now. Anyone who disagrees is protecting landlords.' Neither summary explains the report's assumptions about population growth or migration.

Which statement best describes the main bias problem in Summary B?

AIt is more accurate because it uses stronger language.

BIt is neutral because it mentions zoning.

CIt is unbiased because it is shorter than Summary A.

DIt turns a projection into an absolute demand and attacks opponents' motives.

Solution & Explanation:Summary B uses extreme claims ('remove all rules now') and motive attacks instead of discussing assumptions and evidence, which increases bias and reduces fairness.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A newspaper op-ed argues that the city should stop funding the public festival because it is 'a waste.' The writer lists one year when rain reduced attendance and highlights a single vendor complaint. The op-ed does not mention the festival's economic impact study, which found increased weekend sales for nearby businesses, and it does not disclose that the writer owns a competing venue that hosts events on the same weekend.

Which issue most strongly suggests the op-ed may be biased?

AThe op-ed uses the word 'attendance.'

BThe op-ed mentions rain.

CThe writer's undisclosed financial interest in a competing venue.

DThe op-ed is printed in a newspaper.

Solution & Explanation:Conflicts of interest can shape arguments. If the writer benefits from the festival's cancellation, readers should question the selection of negative details.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A report on student device use claims that laptops in class reduce attention. It cites observation notes from one teacher and quotes a student who admits to watching videos. The report does not describe how often off-task behavior occurred across classes or whether laptops improved note-taking for others. It also does not compare laptop classes to classes without laptops.

Which critique best explains how the report's evidence selection creates bias?

AIt includes a quote, which always causes bias.

BIt highlights negative examples without showing frequency or comparison groups.

CIt mentions laptops, which are neutral objects.

DIt is biased because it is written in a report format.

Solution & Explanation:Anecdotes can be true but unrepresentative. Without frequency data and a comparison group, the report may overemphasize rare behavior and ignore benefits.

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