Grade 4 · English Language Arts · Unit 14 of 17
Fair & Trustworthy Texts
Spot bias, stereotypes and sources you can trust
What your child practises
Practises noticing diversity and inclusion in stories, telling fact from opinion, spotting stereotypes and bias, and deciding whether a source can be trusted.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: ELA.4.B3.1, ELA.4.B3.2, ELA.4.B3.4 · diversity and inclusion in texts, trusting sources, stereotypes and bias, and supported opinions
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which sentence shows a stereotype?
- Some people learn computers later.
- Old people can't use computers.
- My grandpa uses a tablet.
Show answer
Old people can't use computers.
Hint: It is a broad unfair claim.
Question 2
A story only shows boys as brave and girls as scared. This is…
- fairness
- bias
- balance
Show answer
bias
Hint: It treats groups unfairly.
Question 3
A book shows children of many cultures playing together. What does it show?
- A map
- Diversity and inclusion
- Only winning
Show answer
Diversity and inclusion
Hint: Different people, together.
Question 4
Which statement is fairer?
- No one lives there.
- Many people in the North live in houses and apartments.
- Everyone lives in igloos.
Show answer
Many people in the North live in houses and apartments.
Hint: Use words like many and some.
Question 5
Which source is more trustworthy for facts about whales?
- A science book written by an expert
- A rumour
- An unsigned post
Show answer
A science book written by an expert
Hint: Experts check their facts.
Question 6
After reading a biased story, what should a thoughtful reader ask?
- Can I stop?
- Whose voice is missing?
- Is it tall?
Show answer
Whose voice is missing?
Hint: Notice who is not heard.