Long quiz grade 8.pptx Examining Bias COVID19

Independent Assessment

1. LONG QUIZ EXAMINING BIAS

2. Independent Assessment 1 Examine each of the following sentences. Then, draw a sad face (®) if it shows bias and smiling face (©) if not. Fruits and vegetables are both healthy, but eating fruits is healthier than eating vegetables. The Philippines fail to handle COVID-19 cases effectively that is why many people get infected by the virus. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus. Schooling is not a priority during this pandemic, so the government must consider the academic freeze immediately. Everyone is responsible for his or her own health. We should do our responsibilities for us to survive the pandemic

3. Independent Activity 2 Study the following sentences. Write the words) which make the sentences look biased. Do this in your answer sheets. Men are superior to women in any given field of work. They cannot be equal no matter what the women do. Among all other professions, teaching is the most valued one because teachers mold all professionals. All TV stations produce variety of programs which cater their viewers, but GMA 7 produces the best programs of them all. Filipinos are the most hospitable Asians compared to other neighboring counties like Thailand. Private schools offer quality education compared to publio eduation institutione .

4. Independent Assessment 2 Read each paragraph; then, choose the best answer to the question that follows to find out if you can identify bias. Pfizer is strongly protective against COVID-19 and has no reported serious side effects. Some recipients experienced flu-like reactions - including fever, fatigue or muscle aches - - especially after the required second dose. It's a sign that the immune system is reviving up, able to recognize and fight back if the real virus comes along. The author shows bias for: A. COVID-19 C. Fatigue B. Pfizer D. Vaccine 2. Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used by over 10 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Filipinos become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular. The author shows bias for A. eating more vegetables B. avoiding cholesterol C. eating "health foods" D. becoming a vegetarian

5. 3. Demand for online courses has increased in the carly 2Ist century among college students. Online classes don't offer the same immediate and regular access to instructors and classmates as traditional face-to-face classes. The communication typically takes place through e-mail and in virtual discussion forums. Students sometimes misconstrue that online classes require less time and effort than traditional courses The author seems biased against A. 21st century C. online classes B. students D. face to face classes 4. Mobile phones are necessity nowadays. Many people no longer seem to be able to just enjoy the moment anymore without the need to video, photograph, or write abeut it on social media. People get engrossed by their phones when they walk around. They collide with things, bump into people, or even worse, step into the road without looking. The author shows bias against A. using mobile phones C. editing videos B. taking pictures D. upgrading mobile phones

6. 5. The effort of dumping crushed dolomite on a reclaimed part of Manila Bay is not the best way of spending government money. The dumping of dolomite in Manila Bay has effectively covered part of the intertidal area used by the birds, thereby reducing their habitat. Mangrove rehabilitation, on the other hand, is a cheaper nature-based solution that can contribute in biodiversity conservation and in climate change adaptation The author shows bias against A. Manila Bay B. Use of dolomite in the Manila Bay C. Mangrove rehabilitation D. Climate Change

7. Independent Activity 3 Read the following paragraphs, then try to determine whether there is bias. Then answer the questions that follow. Reading for pleasure is a waste of time. People who spend hour upon hour reading don't get to live in the real world. They don't really learn anything that is useful about how to deal with everyday people and problems. Also, teachers always make us read things that are boring. Is the bias negative or positive? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________. What words, phrases or sentences make the paragraph biased or not biased? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

8. 2. It would have been much easier if schools would not require uniforms. You wouldn't get caught up on looks and would learn the skills you need easily. I disagree with this. I think that school uniforms would put restrictions on our creativity. We dress the way we do for a certain reason. Clothes give us expression and the ability to use color and patterns. The first impression we get of people is usually clothes, facial expression, and language. If we all wear the same thing, we don't get to really see what people are like on the inside. Usually, girly girls wear pink and frilly things. Boys meanwhile preferred pants and shirts. Clothes don't distract us from learning the studies we need to, it simply let us inspire our imagination and lights up our worlds. - Anonymous writer on Teenink.com A. Is the bias negative or positive? ________________________________________________________________________. B. What words, phrases or semtences make the paragraph biased or not biased? ________________________________________________________________.

9. 3. Eating tomatoes is one of the best things you can do. These beautiful, red fruit not only thrill your taste buds and brighten your plate, they help light disease. Studies show that people who eat tomatoes, and lots of them, lower their risks of cancer because tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. - Tomato Farmers of America A. Is the bias negative or positive? ___________________________________________________________________. B. What words, phrases or sentences make the paragraph biased or not biased? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

10. Read the following scenarios and decide if the situation shows bias or not. If the scenario is biased, write the support sentence/s; if not biased, write the sentence that presents facts. 1. Jollibee is the best fast food restaurants in the Philippines. The food is very delicious and affordable, the staffs are accommodating, and they value the execution of necessary safety guidelines. Biased/Not biased? Support sentence/s: 2. Radio is far better than television just as reading is better than watching. There is a great difference of radio broadcasting from a watching a television. First, it is better to listen than to watch. This is because listening motivates you to imagine and imaginative skills will be developed. Biased/Not biased? Support sentence/s: 3. People are using cellphones everywhere in schools, leading some school systems to ban them during the academic day. Cellphones don't contribute to learning and are potentially a distraction, "says Thomas Sherman Tech professor of education. "There are already enough distractions; there's no need to add another." Biased/Not biased? Support sentence/s: