People, Places, and Things
The state this article takes place in
Kansas
True or False: Inconsistencies and discrepancies are synonyms
True
This vocab word means "to state or express"
indicate
The attitude of the article
The overall attitude is one of caution due to the amount of questions about Robertson’s educational background.
This letter was the last to be added to the English alphabet
The letter J
Who wrote this article?
Six students from the high school's newspaper
"inquiry" is another word for....
question
Name some synonyms for "reputable"
respected, creditable, reliable, trustworthy
Describe a subjective perspective
based on, or influenced by, personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
True or false: Australia is wider than the moon.
True
Who is Dr. Amy Robertson?
The incoming principal
This word means "intentionally false and meant to harm or deceive"
Fraudulent
explain "evidence"
facts, examples, and expert opinions that support a claim
Another way to say "fact vs feeling"
objective vs subjective
This is the only part of the human body that can't heal itself
teeth
Who is Marjorie Giffin
a teacher at Pittsburg High School
another word for "legally acceptable"
valid
define "objective"
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering or representing facts
describe an objective perspective
a viewpoint or approach that is unbiased, impartial, and based on facts and verifiable evidence
Jennifer Lopez inspired the creation of this Google tool
Google Images. The tool was launched in 2001 in response to demand for pictures of the singer in her famous green Versace dress.
Explain a diploma mill
A business that sells fake college degrees
Explain "accreditation"
the process of being officially recognized or qualified; authorization
use "legitimacy" in a sentence
"it is difficult to judge the legitimacy of the rumor"
why is being objective important in articles like "Booster Staff Investigates"?
The McSpaghetti, introduced in the early 1970s, was a Spaghetti dish which included pasta, marinara, meatballs, and cheese topping. It was discontinued in 1980, except in these 3 places
(though I've never seen it offered at the many Orlando McDonalds I've been to...)