Vocabulary: part 1
What is the difference between high school and college in the United States?
High school- the last 4 years of required school, for children ages 15-18.
College- higher education, like university. Students can attend college after finishing high school.
What is progress?
Moving forward or moving closer to a goal or destination,
Pull Apart The Prompt (Identify the Do/What)
Prompt:
Write a paragraph on the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the text
Do: write, use
What: a paragraph on the central idea of the article, at least two details from the text
Pull Apart The Prompt (Identify the Do/What)
Prompt:
Describe the benefits provided by Social Security. Use evidence from the text.
Do: describe, use
What: the benefits provided by Social Security, evidence from the text
What is a resume?
A document that summarizes an individual's work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments.
What is a career?
A job or type of work someone does for a long time.
What is a degree?
A certificate you get when you finish college.
Pull Apart The Prompt (Identify the Do/What)
Prompt:
Compare and contrast two different forms of government. Include details from the text and the video.
Do: compare and contrast, include
What: two different forms of government, details from the text and the video
Pull Apart The Prompt (Identify the Do/What)
Prompt:
Explain the problem in the article and why it matters, using examples, facts, and details from the text.
Do: explain, using
What: the problem in the article and why it matters, examples, facts, and details from the text
What is a cover letter?
A brief, one-page document that accompanies your resume when applying for a job
What is income?
The money you earn from your job.
What is an investment?
Something you give time or money to now, hoping it helps you in the future.
Turn the Prompt Around (Write a Thesis Statement)
Prompt:
If a visitor came to your school, and you were to show him or her around, where would you go? Write a short essay explaining three important places in your school, and why you would show them to the visitor.
There are several reasons every visitor to our school should see the biology lab, the gym, and the cafeteria
Turn the Prompt Around (Write a Thesis Statement)
Prompt:
Describe one way artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of new technologies transforms learning. Use evidence from the paragraph to support your response.
There are several important ways AI technology will transform learning.
What is the summary section of a resume?
It is a short paragraph about you. Say how much experience you have, your best skills, and what kind of job you want.
What is a seeker?
A person who is attempting to find or obtain something.
What is ordinary?
Normal; not being special or distinctive.
Turn the Prompt Around (Write a Thesis Statement)
Prompt:
Using the article and experiences from your own life, discuss the negative effects of playing violent video games.
Playing violent video games has many negative effects, including depression, anxiety, and increased violent behavior.
Turn the Prompt Around (Write a Thesis Statement)
Prompt:
Describe the health benefits of exercise. Use evidence from the text and your own life.
Exercise offers many health benefits, including increased energy and strength and a lower risk of disease.
What is the experience section of a resume?
This section shows your work history. Start with the job title, then the place, city, and dates. Use bullet points to show what you did and what you achieved. Use action verbs like "Managed," "Prepared," "Improved," and add numbers to show results. Start with your current or most recent job.