Authors
This poet wrote the poem “The Second Coming,” and was born in Ireland.
W.B. Yeats
Formerly known for her signature green hair, this artist is the youngest person every to win a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Billy Eillish
Which of the following is the most reliable source of the choices here?
A) Ms. Sarno
B) A snap my friend sent me
C) A tic tok video
D) Reddit
E) The New York Times
The New York Times
This movie was intended to the the last in the Avengers series, and came out in 2019
End Game
This author wrote his novel in response to Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, which he felt was a racist book. Born in British occupied Nigeria, he was raised in a culture in transition, and later lived in America.
He is known for founding the idea of post colonial criticism.
Chinua Achebe
A band that pioneered a new genre, they are known for the hits “One More Time,” and “Lose Yourself to Dance.”
Daft Punk
Name one reason why a database is more reliable than google. (because my teacher said so doesn’t count.)
This 2010 mind bender starring Leonardo Dicaprio follows a plot about dreams in which he tries to implant an idea in someone else’s head.
Inception
This famous influential author wrote over 40 plays and 154 sonnets. Born in Stratford Upon Avon, his poems were played for both royalty and commoners in the Globe theatre and continue to be performed today all over the world.
Shakespeare
This artist is known for such hits as “Tear Drops On My Guitar, 1989, and Back to December.”
Taylor Swift
What two criteria is it most important to look for when analyzing an author’s credibility?
Education and job experience
This 2014 sci – fi space movie starring Matthew McOnahay won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Interstellar
This author wrote the essay that we read 1st semester, “On Civil Disobedience.” A famous peace activist, he advocated for nonviolent protest and helped India achieve its independence from Great Britain.
Ghandi
Name two of the four original members of the Beatles
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison
Name three criteria you should look for when evaluating a website or an organization.
How long it has been around, how many members, their vision/mission/purpose, do they have editors or staff writers, what are the editor/writer's credentials, how is it funded
This animation studio is known for its short films, but also put out the animated hits “Soul,” “Inside Out,” and “Onward,” in 2020.
Pixar