Vocabulary
This word means to worsen
Exacerbated
This word means to weaken something over time
Erode
What is the author's tone toward absenteeism?
He is concerned/ not happy about the high rate of absenteeism
What is the main idea to paragraph 6
absenteeism has not been effectively addressed
( +100 bonus if text evidence is used: But schools are using reletivly little of the billions of dollars that they received in federal pandemic-recovery funds to address absenteeism. The issue has also attracted little attention from leaders, elected or otherwise, and education coverage in the national media has focused heavily on culture-war fights. )
Who is the actor that played Luke Skywalker
This word means something on a range/scope of qualifications.
Spectrum
This word's definition is an option or support
Recourse
What is McGillis' main idea for the article?
Absenteeism has long been a problem in the Detroit area, as in other places with high poverty rates, but since the coronavirus pandemic it has worsened dramatically.
(+100 bonus points -if stated paragraph 5)
What is the main idea to paragraph 13?
There are other reasons for students to be absent.
(+100 bonus points if use quote from paragraph)
What is the original location of the first Starbucks?
Seattle, Washington
This word means a force at the front of a military or naval force.
Vanguard
This word means to lightly push in a certain direction, figuratively or physically
Nudges
True or False: The following passage supports McGillis' main idea about absenteeism:
"This is a dynamic that Johnson has repeatedly encountered. When classes were virtual, students would log on some days, and some days they wouldn't."( paragraph 10)
True
False
(Bonus +100 if gives evidence from paragraph)
In the Truman Show, what is Truman's last line to the world?
"If I don't see ya, good afternoon , good evening, and good night!"
This word means a principal or belief of something
Tenet
Consequential
True or False, the following statement supports McGillis' main idea about absenteeism:
" The spectrum from in-person to virtual to nothing at all can get pretty fuzzy." (Paragraph 12)
False
What paragraph has the main idea that students are given opportunities to improve their attendance.
Paragraph 22
What chip was originally created in Disneyland?
Doritos
Fledgling
This word means skeptically humorous
Sardonically
True or False, the following statement does NOT support McGillis' main idea about absenteeism:
"Johnson is part of an increasingly popular approach to combatting truancy: she makes home visits to learn why children are missing school and then works with families and schools to get them back on track." (paragraph 4)
False
Which paragraph has the main idea that schools are closed frequently due to poor infrastructure?
Paragraph 26
What famous quote is President John F. Kennedy (JFK) known for ?
" Ask not what your country can do for you - but what can you do for your country"