What is clean out clutter, put heavier things on bottom, keep extra paper and pencils etc.
100
To prepare well for a test you should...
What is Find a good place to study, start studying the first day of class- take good notes and do your homework, review your notes, study with a friend who want to seriously study...etc.
100
What is the formula to write a thesis statement
What is Topic + opinion + body idea 1 + body idea 2 + body idea 3.
For Bonus points make a thesis statement about birds.
100
List 2 non-verbal clues
What are eye contact, body language, posture, voice and variations, facial expressions, gestures, silence.
100
What is the best animal.
What is the cat! Not dogs!!!
200
What does “abbreviate” mean? Give 2 examples
What is make shorter. Abr.= Abbreviate ST=State
200
The day of the test you should...
What is show up 5 minutes early, set an alarm, go to the bathroom before you get to the classroom, do any last minute reviewing, eat a good breakfast, think positive.
200
True or False- It is not plagiarism if you change one word.
What is False. Using someone else's words but then "changing a little bit" is still plagiarism. Your writing= your ideas= your words.
200
To build a good relationship with someone, you should
What is Do try to understand the person or use empathy, do share your feelings, establish trust, do take responsibility for helping the friendship develop
200
John Green from the videos (slavery, candy etc.) talks at the perfect speed. True or False.
What is True- he does not talk too fast!
300
Before a lecture what should you do to be ready to take notes?
What is read the book chapter, review previous notes, make sure to have paper (organized) and pencil, know what kind of notes you want to take, study vocab that may be used
300
If you feel anxious/ stressed during the test you should...
What is take one slow deep breath to help calm you down, go fast- slow and take your time, try to maintain a positive attitude, dont pay attention to other people
300
Why are place like Wikipedia, ask.com, askyahoo.com etc not great research sites.
What is anyone can get on to change/ make an answer- so it is hard to know if it is true.
300
True or False- When you are on-line it is important to not share too many details or personal information.
What is FALSE!!! Beware of what you say on-line.
300
Arty had a valid reason to sue Jalen.
What is false- no he did not have a good case.
400
After a lecture what should you do with your notes?
What is study them. re-read, look up terms you didnt know, organize, if necessary re-copy them etc.
400
During the test you should...
What is write clearly so the teacher can read your answers, keep a positive attitude and stay relaxed, do the easy problems first- then go back and finish the other problems
400
True or False- When you use information from a source you must write down where you found the information
What is True!!! If you do research you must have a work sited page
400
It is important to assert yourself- ways to do that include
What is avoid language that can lead to arguments, be clear about what you want out of the discussion, use a clear, calm and firm voice that is not high pitched.
400
Do mermaids exist.
What is I dont think so- but it would be cool if they did.
500
What are 3 different ways to take notes?
What is Cornell notes, picture notes, using bullet points, ABC notes etc
500
After the test you should
What is look over the test to make sure there are no grading mistakes, save the test as study material for the midterm or final exam
500
Describe the best way to do research.
What is start with your questions, look up the information in many places, write down the information in your own words, write down where you found the information, summarize the information found for each question.
500
How do you show respect to others?
What is listen, do not interrupt, speak kindly to and about them etc.
500
What is the best study skills class Ms. Hunsaker has ever taught.