Research Process
True or False
An interview from an expert in the field is considered a reliable source.
True
How is the passage, Eating to Fight the British, structured?
(Answers can vary)
Description
Which sentence provides the best evidence to support the author’s claim that women “contributed to the war effort in significant ways”?
A. Emily’s family, like other patriots, wanted to support the fight for freedom against Britain.
B. In case the letter was lost or damaged, the general knew it was important that Emily remember every detail.
C. Since no remnants of the letter were found, Emily was declared free of suspicion.
D. Thanks to Emily Geiger’s courage and quick thinking, the forces of General Greene and General Sumter successfully joined against Lord Rawdon.
D. Thanks to Emily Geiger’s courage and quick thinking, the forces of General Greene and General Sumter successfully joined against Lord Rawdon.
How should you avoid plagiarism?
A) Cite your sources
B) Read the article
C) Make a long bibliography
D) Number your sources
A) Cite your sources
Which sentence shows Bias?
A) "Some people prefer dogs as pets, while others prefer cats."
B) "Dogs require more attention and care than cats."
C) "You don't need to take a cat outside to use the bathroom because it uses a litterbox."
B) "Dogs require more attention and care than cats."
Read the sentence from the passage.
As a precaution, he verbally shared its contents with Emily.
Based on the prefix “pre-,” what does the word precaution mean?
A. something done that is the opposite of avoiding danger
B. something done wrongly while avoiding danger
C. something done again to avoid danger
D. something done ahead of time to avoid danger
D. something done ahead of time to avoid danger
Which of the following is NOT a reliable signal of credibility for an article or website?
A) Authors Credentials
B) Illustrators Credentials
C) date of publication
D) Analyzing whether its non bias
B) Illustrators Credentials
What text feature can be added to help the reader better understand the information?
Illustrations
Map
Bold words
Illustration
Read the sentence from the passage.
Without a second thought, she asked to see the general.
How does the author’s use of the phrase “without a second thought” best help to shape the meaning of the sentence?
A. It helps the reader understand that Emily felt angry at the British army.
B. It helps the reader understand that Emily had a great deal of courage.
C. It helps the reader understand that Emily knew General Greene well.
D. It helps the reader understand that Emily looked forward to an adventure.
B. It helps the reader understand that Emily had a great deal of courage.
When analyzing a video for reliability, what should it have?
A) Have a lot of views (popularity)
B) Have an unbiased speaker
C) Have an unbiased audience
B) Have an unbiased speaker
A student is writing a report about castles in the United Kingdom and found the following source.
Many castles in the United Kingdom have fallen into ruin at some point in time. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.
Which sentence in the source best reveals the author’s bias?
A. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history.
B. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes.
C. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.
C. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.
What does the section “Mission Accomplished” help the reader understand about Emily?
A. She was hoping to continue to work as a spy against the British until the war was over.
B. She remained committed to helping the Americans even after she was almost caught.
C. She wanted to be honored for her bravery in the fight for American freedom.
D. She was willing to face any danger from the British enemies.
B. She remained committed to helping the Americans even after she was almost caught.
A student made a plan for a research report. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?
Research Report Plan Topic: home computers
Audience: teacher and classmates
Purpose: to inform
Research Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced?
A. a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new
B. a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”
C. a book titled "Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers"
D. a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers
C. a book titled "Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers"
How does the text structure of the section “Stepping Up When Others Refuse” contribute to the meaning of the passage?
A. It compares the leadership qualities of General Greene with those of General Sumter.
B. It describes the features of the camp that General Greene had established on land near Emily’s family.
C. It indicates the solution of getting a message to American troops by having Emily serve as the messenger.
D. It indicates the effect of the Revolutionary War was that the British believed many Americans were spies.
C. It indicates the solution of getting a message to American troops by having Emily serve as the messenger.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the inference that General Greene was willing to do whatever was necessary to win against the British?
A. Therefore, he wanted General Thomas Sumter and his soldiers to join him.
B. General Greene discussed this problem with one of Emily’s neighbors.
C. General Greene, realizing he had no other options, consented.
D. Quickly, he composed a letter to General Sumter outlining his plan.
C. General Greene, realizing he had no other options, consented.