Vocabulary
What is the definition of "Academic?" Use it correctly in a sentence.
Of/relating to academic study, such as in a university.
What is the reproducibility crisis?
Scientists in many fields are having trouble reproducing the results of science experiments.
What is "voice" when we talk about writing?
It means the tone, feeling, intended audience, author's particular word choice, etc.
What is an adverb? What other parts of speech can it modify?
Modifies verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, whole phrases
What is the Capitol of Germany?
Berlin
What is the first step of the Scientific Method?
Asking a Question.
Student response
1. Who is the audience
2. What are we trying to do (purpose)
What is the difference between a Compound Subject and a Compound Predicate?
Subject is about who/what did something; predicate is what happened and who/what it happened to. Compound means there are two or more things/people included in that segment.
What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
A fruit comes from the flower of a plant. Anything else is considered a vegetable.
What are three of the factors causing Climate Change?
What neurological condition does Greta Thunberg have, and how does it affect her work?
Aspberger's Syndrome
What is a Matrix Chart? What is it even for?
A Matrix chart helps us examine different parts of a paragraph etc. independently, for example separating voice from author's opinion
How are comparative adjectives and adverbs formed? How about superlatives?
-er and -est; etc.
How many districts does Shanghai have, and what are their names?
There are 15: Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Putuo, Jing'an, Hongkou, Yangpu, Minhang, Baoshan, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxiang, Pudong, Chongming
What are some reasons someone would spread Fake News?
Political gain, Financial gain, as a prank or hoax, etc.
What do experts think will happen with Fake News? Will it get better or worse, and why? Give me an idea of the range of opinions.
49% say it will get better, 51% say it will get worse (for various reasons)
Why is proper word choice important when writing?
i.e. Nuclear physics for kindergarteners
Give three examples of irregular comparative adjectives.
up to students
Which country in the Western Hemisphere is furthest South?
Give me three words: One using -less, one using re-, and one using mis-.
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What is the overarching theme to our Unit 2 readings? Give it to me in 1-2 sentences.
The overarching theme is media literacy, and the importance of differentiating between facts and opinions etc.
If we are trying to convince someone that we are right in a persuasive essay, is it more important to use facts or emotional appeals? Or should you use both? What should be the balance? State your opinion clearly and with good evidence and logic.
student response
Explain the Proximity Rule for Compound subjects.
If there is a singular subject next to the verb, the verb is singular; if the plural subject is next to the verb, the verb is plural.
Which countries border China to the North?
Russia and Mongolia