Grade 8 Semester 1 Review 2024-2025

Which of the following is a correct reference to a book?

• Rogriguez, J. (2024). Understanding Different Types of People. New York, NY: Humanity Press.

• Johnson, L., & Anderson, R. (2019). Modern Chemistry.

• Advances in Biology. Chicago, IL: Science Press.Brown, T. (Ed.). (2021).

To check a source for bias, look to see if the information presented is one-sided or focused only on the author’s opinion

• TRUE

• FALSE

(a)   is something that can be proven to be true.

A logical reasoning to justify an idea, claim or perspective that is supported by evidence.

• Reasons

• Conclusion

• Argument

Which of the following is a correct reference to an online article?

• Johnson, L. (2024, April 10). "The future of renewable energy sources. Energy Today." Available online: https://www.energytoday.com/future-renewables (Accessed 02/12/24)

• Garcia, P. (2023) The role of education in economic growth. Education Insights

• Environmental Journal. https://www.environmentaljournal.com/climate-change-coastal-cities

A claim is a statement or ​ (a)   that something is true, typically without providing supporting evidence or proof.

• assertion
• fact
• information

Which of the following choices is a primary source of information?

• Text Book

• Biography

• Autobiography

A reason or set of reasons that oppose/go against an idea presented in an argument.

(a)  

A news that is presented as fact but is actually made up for a specific reason and often created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers into buying something or doing something.

• Real News

• Fake News

• Social Media News

Match the following perspectives

• Personal Perspective

• Andrew Tate says,  "Women are intrinsically lazy. There is no such thing as an independent female.”

• Global Perspective

•  The increased demand for seafood can lead to overfishing and harming ecosystems in the province of Kep.

• National Perspective

• Every child has the right to health, education and protection, and every society has a stake in expanding children’s opportunities in life.

• Local Perspective

• “Without peace and stability, sustainable economic development is unattainable,” said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.