Is the following statement a fact or an opinion:
Ms. Faulhaber's class goes to art once a week.
Fact
What's an example of how someone could NOT be humble?
Bragging
Which saying is sometimes used to mean that one invention can lead to the creation of further innovations?
Invention breeds invention.
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
What are two rules for good collaboration?
- Take turns talking and listening
- Make suggestions in a kind way
- Stay on task
What does the word producers mean?
Someone who oversees a TV show or movie.
What word belongs in the blank?
Arya brought an umbrella, _______ she still got wet from the rain.
Because, but, or so
But
Who invented braille, a way for blind people to read using their touch?
Louis Braille.
Is the following statement a fact or opinion:
Mrs. Webster's favorite college is Indiana University.
Fact
Give an example of something that is not practical.
Something not useful.
- sunscreen in the winter
- silverware with no food
- a car without gas
What are ways we can tell if something is an opinion?
Words like best, worst, and favorite.
What invention is Jacques Cousteau known for?
Aqua-Lung.
What is not a good thing to do during a pitch?
- Go off topic
- Look at the ground
- Talk quickly and quietly
- Not be prepared
What does it mean to be avid?
To have a strong desire for.
To have enthusiasm for.
What type of writing is often associated with words such as best, nicest, and greatest?
Opinion writing.
Which inventor and judge spent lots of time working with agriculture (crops and plants)?
George Washington Carver.
Why is it important to have multiple reasons when backing up an opinion?
With multiple reasons, it's more likely that your audience will agree with your opinion.
What are petri dishes used for?
Looking at bacteria.
What are both of Ms. Faulhaber's dogs' names?
Boomer and Stewie.
In what order were these inventions created?
Telephone, Wheel, Paper
Wheel, Paper, Telephone.