VOCABULARY
What word means “very interested in something”?
Fascinated
How old is Jay Greenberg?
12 years old
What is a prodigy?
A young person with exceptional abilities or talent.
What does nature refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?
Abilities or characteristics a person is born with.
What two things should you identify when taking notes?
Main ideas and details.
What word means “famous and admired by many people”?
Renowned
Where does Jay study?
At Juilliard
What special ability does Mike have?
He can do difficult mathematical calculations very
What does nurture refer to?
The influence of environment and experience.
What symbols can you use to organize examples and explanations in your notes?
Bullets or dashes.
What verb means “to review, correct, or change your work”?
Revise
How many full-length symphonies has Jay written?
Five
What did Mozart start doing when he was five?
Composing music.
Why do scientists study twins?
To understand the influence of nature and nurture on behaviors and abilities.
Why should you compare your notes with a partner?
To see how you can improve your notes.
What word means “belief in your own abilities”?
Confidence
What kind of prodigy is Jay Greenberg?
A musical prodigy
What did Akrit Jaswal do when he was seven?
He performed surgery.
Are the results of research about prodigies always conclusive?
No. They are often inconclusive.
Why do speakers emphasize certain words or phrases?
To show that an idea or piece of information is important.
What word describes something that happens naturally, without conscious thought?
Instinctive
Why doesn't Jay go back and revise his compositions?
Because he hears/creates the composition in his head before writing it down
Name THREE areas in which young children can show exceptional abilities, according to the radio show.
Math, music, and chess.
According to the interview, can genius be explained only by nature or only by nurture?
No. The issue involves both nature and nurture, and the research is not completely conclusive.
Name ONE way a speaker can emphasize an important word or phrase.
By stressing it, slowing down, or saying it more loudly and clearly.