When addressing biases in informational texts, which practice helps students understand multiple viewpoints?

• A. Reading only one source
• B. Ignoring bias
• C. Discussing multiple viewpoints and signaling bias language
• D. Focusing on pictures

Answer: (C)

Understanding bias and multiple viewpoints helps students build a fuller picture when reading informational texts. The best practice is to discuss multiple viewpoints and signal bias language, because it invites students to compare different sources, notice what is emphasized or omitted, and recognize how wording reveals preference or point of view. This supports critical literacy and helps students judge credibility rather than taking everything at face value. Reading only one source limits perspective; ignoring bias leaves hidden assumptions unexamined; focusing on pictures neglects the textual arguments and language that reveal bias.