Workshop 1
What does it mean if you summarize something?
Take a longer text or story and shorten it using the most important points.
What is the definition of a drought?
A water shortage
What is the purpose of a Venn Diagram?
Compare and contrast 2 things.
What story does the main character get stoned to death?
The Lottery
What is the definition of participate?
To join others in an activity.
What does TIDE stand for?
Thesis Statement
Idea
Detail
Ending
What are 2 different meanings for present?
1. A gift
2. Occurring now
What does the latin root "liber" mean?
"Liber"=free
What is the name of the woman who announces the tributes in the Hunger Games?
Effie Trinket
What is the definition of ritual?
Custom that is always done in the same way.
What does the prefix "pre-" and "re-" stand for?
re- = again or back
What are 3 different causes of drought?
Low precipitation, changes in climate, water quality, high demand
What is the definition of a dystopia?
Imaginary place where people are controlled and do not have freedom.
What are 3 countries who have trouble with drought in "Decade of Drought"?
USA, Brazil, Spain, Africa, China
What is the definition of responsibility?
Something a person should do because it is the right thing to do
What is the definition of an activist?
Someone who works hard to bring about change in support of a cause.
If olive crops withered and farmers make money by selling crops. What inference can you make?
Farmers most likely lost money when their crops failed.
What is a synonym and an antonym?
Synonym= words with similar meanings
Antonyms- words with opposing meanings
How old was Kesz Valdez when he ran away from his family?
4
What is the definition of deplete?
To use up so there is nothing left
What was the 3 activists we discussed?
Malala Yousafi, James Kofi Annan, Kesz Valdez
How many steps are in the "Toilet to Tap" process?
4 (Water use, sewage treatment, new treatment plant, drinking water treatment)
Who wrote "The Lottery"?
Shirley Jackson
What year did Malala win the Nobel Peace Prize?
2014
What is the definition of tolerance?
The ability to respect other people's opinion without judging them