English 9 Name: ______Logic Unit Identifying Bias: Annotation and Analysis

Read the article below, then follow the steps to annotate and analyze it.

Article #1: Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces yet another suspension by the NBA for his dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in the first quarter after receiving his second . Rodman then proceeded to head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him just above the left eye. In typical fashion, Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed around the court, pausing briefly to knock over a water cooler in front of a group of stunned young boys before finally leaving.

Step 1: Annotating for Bias 1. Chunk and Hug the articles o Divide into chunks o Highlight main ideas o Underline important details o Get each chunk in your own words in the margins

2. Circle all the words that use connotation to show bias. Make sure you’ve circled at least 3 words.

Step 2: Analysis of Article #1: Respond to the prompt below in one paragraph.

How is this article biased? In other words, is this article in favor of Rodman or opposed to him? Support your answer with connotative words and phrases from the text.

1. Write your paragraph on the back of this sheet.

2. Make sure your paragraph includes o A topic sentence answering the question. o At least three detail sentences supporting your position, each citing one of the connotative words you chose. o A closing sentence restating your position.

2. You should be quoting the text in each detail sentence of your paragraph. Use the words you circled in the article to support your position, and use quotation marks around each one. English 9 Name: ______Logic Unit Identifying Bias: Annotation and Analysis

Read the article below, then follow the steps to annotate and analyze it.

Article #2: forward Dennis Rodman faces a suspension by the NBA for his wild and theatrical behavior in Saturday night's game at . Rodman was given his notice of leave with 1:31 left in the first quarter of Saturday's game after receiving his second technical foul. Rodman appeared to have bumped an official during a heated discussion over the foul. Consistent with past heroics, and to the delight of the Chicago faithful, Rodman then removed his shirt as he paraded around the court before finally exiting stage left into his team's locker room.

Step 1: Annotating for Bias 2. Chunk and Hug the articles o Divide into chunks o Highlight main ideas o Underline important details o Get each chunk in your own words in the margins

3. Circle all the words that use connotation to show bias. Make sure you’ve circled at least 3 words.

Step 2: Analysis of Article #2: Respond to the prompt below in one paragraph.

How is this article biased? In other words, is this article in favor of Rodman or opposed to him? Support your answer with connotative words and phrases from the text.

3. Write your paragraph on the back of this sheet.

4. Make sure your paragraph includes o A topic sentence answering the question. o At least three detail sentences supporting your position, each citing one of the connotative words you chose. o A closing sentence restating your position.

3. You should be quoting the text in each detail sentence of your paragraph. Use the words you circled in the article to support your position, and use quotation marks around each one.