Reading
Which is a NOT considered a good active reading practice?
A) Skimming the passage to get the general idea
B) Asking a classmate to summarize the passage for you
C) Taking notes about the passage and reviewing them
D) Questioning claims made by the author in the passage
B) Asking a classmate to summarize the passage for you
Find the signpost expression that limits or defines.
"The effectiveness of a lever only be assessed in terms of a particular use."
The signpost expression is:
"...in terms of..."
Which of the following are examples of Dr. King being a target of violence?
A) His home being bombed
B) His assassination
C) Threats on his life
D) His children being threatened
A) His home being bombed
B) His assassination
C) Threats on his life
Come up with a question asking for elaboration on MLK's life.
"Can you expand on..."
"You said/mentioned... how..."
Use "ardent" correctly in a sentence.
Use a dictionary. Which three words strongly collocate with the word "issue"
A) raise
B) revamp
C) controversial
D) faltering
E) policy
A) raise
C) controversial
E) policy
Which phrase best demonstrates a statement of opinion?
A) social activism
B) most renowned activists
C) outlines the principles
D) the consequences he faced
B) most renowned activists
What is implied by the statement that "the bus line was in the red almost immediately"?
A) The boycott was effective.
B) Bus riding was down.
C) Buses were not affected by the boycott.
D) There were no other transportation options.
A) The boycott was effective.
Paraphrase the following:
"Strong leaders frame a movement's message, ___________, and exploit opportunities."
"Strong leaders frame a movement's message, that is the main goal of the organization, and exploit opportunities."
(or something similar)
Use "by and large" correctly in a sentence.
What words are an example of a multiword unit, specifically, a complex preposition?
"But as a matter of values, we have decided that we will not hire a coach who yells at the kids on the team."
"But as a matter of... (values)" is the multiword unit, and a complex preposition.
Identify the verb tenses and whether they are active or passive voice.
"Susan (A) unravels arguments that (B) have been discussed about this subject and (C) moves beyond them by evaluating various factors."
(A) unravels arguments - Simple Present / Active Voice
(B) have been discussed - Present Perfect / Passive
(C) moves beyond them - Simple Present / Active
Listen to the conversation. Where you hear a drop in pitch and a lengthened end syllable? There are two words.
Student A: So, hey, I wasn't able to do the reading. What's the connection between Martin Luther King and Gandhi? Aren't they both credited with nonviolent social change?
Student B: Yeah, they both practiced the principles of nonviolence to heal and create justice.
Student A: I thought so.
Student B: They weren't the only ones, though. They're just two examples of leaders working toward breaking down the fear of civil disobedience.
"...to heal and create justice."
"the fear of civil disobedience."
Use a hedging device in the following statement:
"The sole purpose of a democratic government is to secure the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Example sentence: The sole purpose of democratic government seems to be to secure the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Use "laud" correctly in a sentence.
Choose the characteristics of a good critique.
A) Usually concentrates on the good aspects of the thing being critiqued
B) Applies the same criteria to all books, movies, events, etc., no matter their source
C) Attempts to fairly address the good and bad aspects of the thing being critiqued
D) Gives the writer a chance to express opinions without having to support those opinions
E) Uses clear criteria to analyze something
F) Often includes the language of hedging (being careful not to exaggerate) and certainty
G) Often includes speculation about what might have occurred under different circumstances (unreal conditionals)
The the characteristics of a good critique are:
C) Attempts to fairly address the good and bad aspects of the thing being critiqued
E) Uses clear criteria to analyze something
F) Often includes the language of hedging (being careful not to exaggerate) and certainty
G) Often includes speculation about what might have occurred under different circumstances (unreal conditionals)
Choose the correct verb tenses:
"She (describes / was described / has described) the government-led campaign that (used / was used / uses) to entice women to join the workforce and the financial hardships women (were faced / have faced / faced) after their husbands (left / were left / leave) for the war."
"She (describes) the government-led campaign that (was used) to entice women to join the workforce and the financial hardships women (faced) after their husbands (left) for the war."
A) SMOs are groups of people who promote or resist social change.
B) Social Justice Organizations make a difference.
C) Relative deprivation theory has three key components.
D) Feelings of deprivation arise when a real expectation is not met.
E) Activists want a better life.
Fact:
A) SMOs are groups of people who promote or resist social change.
C) Relative deprivation theory has three key components.
D) Feelings of deprivation arise when a real expectation is not met.
Opinion:
B) Social Justice Organizations make a difference.
E) Activists want a better life.
What is the name of the language cue pattern that someone uses when the information they say is a fact?
"Step up walk down pattern"
Example sentence: Doctor King visited the White House.
Who is considered "oratorical" and why?
Which phrase has the strongest connotation?
A) opposed the state's taxation system
B) the whitewashed stone walls
C) supports educating others
D) lofty philosophy of resistance
D) lofty philosophy of resistance
Read the "research assignment". Choose the three topics that are narrow enough for the assignment.
Research Assignment: Research job opportunities for women in the 21st century. Analyze areas where women have achieved equity with men and / or areas in which they are still lagging behind men in the workforce.
A) Women in the US military 2000–2015
B) Women CEOs
C) Women in the workforce 2000–2015
D) Women entrepreneurs who have started businesses
E) Women who don't work
F) Salary inequities
The three topics that are narrow enough for the assignment are:
A) Women in the US military 2000–2015
B) Women CEOs
D) Women entrepreneurs who have started businesses
Name two signals you can hear when a speaker is done with their thought.
Any of the following are OK:
- A drop in intonation
- A slower pace or lengthening of the last syllable
- A turn-taking signal or cue (...you know, that's my idea, what do you think?)
What was Dr. King's purpose in referring to the story of Rip Van Winkle?
Dr. King uses Rip Van Winkle to illustrate the importance of staying connected and aware during periods of social change. It shows how when one is complacent, one may miss something significant.
Explain "resource mobilization theory"