Collaboration Rules
This is the rule that tells group members to listen when others are speaking and to wait for their turn.
This inventor is famous for the light bulb and the phonograph. Who is he?
Thomas Edison
According to the study guide, Cai Lung’s invention of paper helped society by allowing people to do this with knowledge and art. What is it?
People could spread knowledge and art across far distances
The word that means "useful" or "helpful"
Practical
Opinion writing should tell the reader what kind of statement?
A belief or view.
This rule reminds everyone to keep working on the assigned task and not get distracted.
Stay on Task.
She invented chocolate chip cookies. Who is this inventor?
The telephone was created in this year
1875
A shallow circular dish with a flat lid used for growing microbes is called a what?
Name two signal words or phrases students can use in opinion writing (from the study guide).
Examples: "I believe," "best," "worst," "most," "least," "my belief." (
This rule asks members to offer helpful ideas instead of saying negative things
Make suggestions in a positive, constructive way.
This inventor created Whiteout. Name her.
Bette Nesmith Graham
The wheel was created in this year ____. Give the year and tell whether it is BCE or CE.
3500 BCE
The phrase "invention breeds invention" means inventions do what?
List one requirement for opinion writing besides stating the belief (hint: you must use this to support your opinion).
Use information/evidence to support the belief.
This rule encourages everyone to share ideas and to support classmates when they need help.
Everyone contributes; help others and ask for help when you need it.
He invented the aqua-lung and is known for ocean exploration. Who is he?
Jacques Cousteau.
The airplane was created in this year
1783
Identify the type of sentence: "Are you coming to my party today?" (Name the sentence type and explain why.)
Interrogative — it asks a question and ends with a question mark.
Rewrite this opinion sentence to add a supporting reason: "I think 4th grade is the best grade.
"I think 4th grade is the best grade because we learn exciting projects and get to invent things."
Name two actions you should do that show you are asking good questions during collaboration.
Name two actions you should do that show you are asking good questions during collaboration.
Name two items George Washington Carver developed or worked with (Other than Peanuts & Peanut Butter)
sweet potato, soy beans, pecans, paints, dyes, plastics, gasoline (any two).
The year for the clock is _____ . Give that year and whether it is BCE or CE.
1400 BCE
Give the definition from the study guide for the word "pendulum."
Explain in a short sentence how you would convince someone to agree with your opinion using information from a text
"I would give two facts from the text as evidence and explain how they support my opinion."